| Launched | 2/12/1980 (date of contact) |
| Owner | John Ayliffe |
| Purchased | Feb 2009 |
| Contact | ayliffe@kin.net.au |
| Configuration | Tall racing rig, engine adjacent to mast |
| Colour | Flag Blue with gold cove stripe |
| Berthed | Kingscote, Kangaroo Island, SA |
| Sail Number | 4947 |
| Australian Registration | 853683 |
| State Registration | KW569N |
| Call Sign | VJN2902 |
| Builder | Swarbricks |
| Hull Number | 92 |
| Fit Out | Teak |
| Previous Owners | Bob Cruse (original owner, still listed as owner in 1985), Trevor Johnson & Kim Edwards, Frank & Ros Holder (listed as owners in 1991), Charles McHardie (2004-11/2007), Stephen Asprey (11/07-02/09) |
| Previous Names | Ascension II (11/07-02/09) |
The Yacht’s Story
The yacht was cruised from the West coast to the East by Frank and Ros Holder.
Steve Asprey purchased Morning Gold from James McHardie in November 2007. Renamed as Ascension II, she was registered with MHYC. Steve undertook additional work including stripping back and recoating all underwater surfaces. She was purchased in Feb 2009 by John Ayliffe and taken to her new home on Kangaroo Island, South Australia.
Photos
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Morning Gold in Pittwater, NSW. Photograph: CharlesMcHardie
Interior:
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