The Yachts

Yendys

Yendys

 

Geoff Ross purpose built this Reichel/Pugh 55, the first grand prix yacht out of McConaghy International’s new boatyard in China, to attempt a second overall win in the Rolex Sydney Hobart after claiming this honour with his former Yendys in 1999.  Ross has already recorded some notable results including 2nd in division in last year’s Rolex Trophy and IRC winner of the IRC Racing division at this year’s Audi Hamilton Island Race Week.  Yendys carries a sail number of 1836 - the year Geoff's ancestors first arrived in Hobart via convict transportation.

Listen to an interview with skipper Geoff Ross after the 2006 race

Link here (Flash) or here (ASF format) to Geoff Ross talking about his new boat prior to the 2006 race

 

Competitor Details

Yacht Name Yendys
Sail Number 1836
Owner Geoff Ross
Skipper Geoff Ross ( 12)
Navigator William Oxley (9)
Crew S Cotton (10), Sean Kirkjian (12), G Johnston (22), D Blanchfield (21), D Brooke (3), R Salthouse, S Nolan (4), M White (6), W Sykes (4), V Prentice (1), M Bradford (2), A Crowe (14)
State NSW
Club CYCA
Type Reichel Pugh 55
Designer Reichel Pugh
Builder McConaghy International
Construction Carbon
LOA 16.8
Beam 4.4
Draft 3.4