The Yachts

Blink

Blink

 

This is the former Concubine (original owner Jason Ward finished 43rd in the 2014 Rolex Sydney Hobart) and Bravo (placed 14th in 2016 to win Division 3 under Robbo Robertson ownership). Her latest owner, Mark Gorbatov, joined others retiring on the first night last year after posting 82nd in his first Rolex Sydney Hobart with the Beneteau First 40 in 2019. Placing 15th in the 2022 Noakes Sydney Gold Coast Yacht Race for fourth in Division 3. An ophthalmologist, one might assume the name ‘Blink’ comes from Gorbatov’s profession, but it was in fact named by his young daughter, for the Dr Who episode titled ‘Don’t Blink’.

 

Competitor Details

Yacht Name Blink
Sail Number B40
Owner Mark Gorbatov / Mark Siebert
Skipper Mark Gorbatov (2)
Sailing Master Mark Siebert (3)
Navigator Matt Farr (1)
Crew David Blanch (3), Tim Brazier (1), Ashleigh Larkin, Kirstin Norris, Nicole Sawick, Chris Warren (4)
State NSW
Club CYCA
Type Beneteau First 40
Designer Bruce Farr
Builder Beneteau Yachts
Construction GRP
LOA 12.2
Beam 3.9
Draft 2.4