2013 Race Recap
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2013 Overall Winner Victoire. Image: Ian Mainsbridge
Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race 2013
The 2013 Rolex Sydney Hobart will long be remembered for its 22 international entries, 15 new boats showcasing the latest in technology, stars from Olympics, America’s Cup and Volvo Ocean Races, the Clipper yachts having their first shot and the high level of competition in the 94-strong fleet.
Bob Oatley’s Wild Oats XI left an indelible print when Mark Richards skippered her to a seventh line honours victory at 19.07.27 hours on December 28, matching the record of the yacht originally known as Morna (from 1946 to 1948) and then Kurrewa IV (1954, 1956,1957 and 1960).
The 94-boat fleet featured five 100 foot maxis, three Volvo 70s, seven former race winners and a seriously competitive lineup across the fleet. Several newly-launched boats came to the race as ‘dark horses’, having not yet competed or in relatively few races, and with veteran crew who had the experience to make them a threat; among these were Anthony Bell’s Perpetual Loyal (ex-Speedboat, Rambler100), Karl Kwok’s Botin 80, Beau Geste; Matt Allen’s Carkeek 60, Ichi Ban, and Jim Delegat’s Volvo 70 Giacomo.
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Race Program
Prior to each race Cruising Yacht Club of Australia publishes a separate official race program (with details of competing boats, the results of past races and articles about the race and its participants and other important events). The 2013 Edition is here.
Race Documents
Amendment 1 to the Sailing Instructions
Protest 1 - Request for redress by Dodo
Protest 2 - Request for redress by Chutzpah
Protest 3 - Request for redress by Titania of Cowes
Race reports
After each race, Cruising Yacht Club of Australia's magazine Offshore contains photo galleries, reports and articles on the race. Read on to access them.