Show us your Cat 143 USA and Australia
In this special episode of Show Us Your Cat, we’re heading Down Under for the Nacra 50th Anniversary: Australian Edition.
Join Joe from JoyRider TV as we take a close look at the stunning restoration of a 1982 Nacra 5.2, rebuilt by John and Bronte Forbes just in time for the anniversary regatta at Lake Macquarie, NSW.
From chalky hulls and fishing-line tramp stitching to a gleaming, race-ready time capsule — this is a true labour of love and a living piece of Australian sailing history.
You’ll also meet the legends who brought Nacra to Australia and see what fifty years of catamaran innovation looks like in action.
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year of boat (a rough guess if you don't know exactly)
Where you sail - is it a club where you keep your boat or do you have to tow it on a trailer.
who you sail with
when you got the boat
any work or modifications or new parts you've added
how many years cat sailing
what do you like to do with your boat (examples - racing, going for speed, family sailing, adventure etc)
future plans
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