| Launched | 13/6/79 (date of contract) |
| Owner | Jim and Margaret Putt |
| Purchased | |
| Contact | james.putt@bigpond.com.au |
| Configuration | Short rig with mark 1 rudder and keel |
| Colour | White hull and cream deck |
| Berthed | Fremantle Sailing Club, berth B51 |
| Sail Number | F 117 |
| Australian Registration | 852988 |
| State Registration | |
| Call Signs | VM3706, VK6BLR |
| Builder | Swarbricks (built by owner under Swarbrick supervision) |
| Hull Number | 75 |
| Fit Out | Jim Putt |
| Previous Owners | None |
| Previous Names | Nil |
About the Owners
Jim and Margaret had Morning Tide built in 1979, she was completed and launched in 1982. Morning Tide competed in many local races and cruises in the 1980s, including the 1986 Bali Race. After their retirement in 1990 Jim and Margaret decided to set of on a circumnavigation. They spent 7 years cruising the world. Their story is told in Margaret’s book, you can read it by clicking below:
Photos
Port Douglas, Qld. Photograph: Jane Laws
