Brisbane to Gladstone Yacht Race winner a 56-year-old handmade vessel named Wistari

It was the first time a local had won the Brisbane to Gladstone Yacht Race in decades and to do it Scott Patrick literally sailed through a storm.

But when he hoisted the Courier Mail Cup last night, he thought only of his father, Noel.

Scott Patrick sails the Wistari yacht, date and location unknown.

Scott Patrick skipper of the Wistari. (Supplied: Patrick Family)

Noel Patrick built the winning 56-year-old yacht, named Wistari, with bits and pieces he gathered from around the port city.

"The hull's made out of war surplus ply that was used to make mosquito bombers," Scott said.

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