Launched	1974
Owner	Victor Astakhov
Purchased	2008
Contact	avictor@inbox.lv
Configuration	Short rig with mark 1 keel and rudder, English deck moulding
Colour
Berthed	Riga, Latvia
Sail Number
Australian Registration
State Registration
Call Sign
Builder	Aquafibre, UK
Hull Number	364110
Fit Out	Unknown, was stripped bare internally when purchased by Victor in 2008
Previous Owners	Bill Parry, Bristol, UK
Previous Names	Originally named “Black and Blue”, then “Maningi Mali”, then “Matra”

The Yacht’s Story

Victor purchased the yacht “Matra” as a bare shell and deck from the UK in 2008 and has undertaken a total refit. He says that the yacht was totally bare inside upon purchase (see photos), so he really started from scratch, including fabricating a new deck, coach house and interior from timber. Victor is keen to hear from other owners (email above) and will welcome any ideas/comments and correspondence.