The Yachts

Antipodes

Antipodes

 

Antipodes has been based in Asia since 2012, successfully competing in all major Asian races, including winning her division at the Kings Cup and Raja Muda regatta. Geoff Hill’s boat also holds the race record for Darwin to Dili and Darwin to Ambon yacht races. Hill has competed in the Hobart with his own yacht and sailing with others. The 2022 Rolex Sydney Hobart will kick-start the Santa Cruz 72’s Australian racing program. The yacht is a custom 72-foot carbon hulled racer/cruiser that was completely overhauled and upgraded in 2012.

 

Competitor Details

Yacht Name Antipodes
Sail Number GBR2888L
Owner Geoffrey Hill
Skipper Geoff Hill (18)
Navigator Alan Tillyer
Crew Angel Balladares, Ralph Carlier (36), Grant Chessells (15), Clyde Freeman (18), John Hallam (12), Michael Heenan (22), Bradshaw Kellett (29), Craig Miller, Cornelio Olis, Bradley Owen, Natasha Parker, Jarrod Sallis (1), Guy Salter, Roger Segovia, Campbell Thornton (16), Bram Van Spengen
State Hong Kong
Club RHKYC
Type Santa Cruz 72
LOA 22.0
Beam 4.9
Draft 3.4