Sydney to Hobart

Congratulations to Gordon Ketelbey and the crew of Zen for taking out the Sydney 38 division of the 2013 Sydney to Hobart yacht race in a time of 3 days 23 hours and 42 minutes. The race was especially difficult for the smaller boats with several complex weather patterns crossing the rhumb line creating a huge challenge for navigators. Out to sea paid off with Stephane Howarth’s Mille Sabords holding down a strong second placing, with Mondo third, TSA Management fourth and Audacious fifth.
The 38s once again showed their toughness with over 10% of the overall fleet withdrawing due to boat or crew damage. All of the 38s made it safely.
All of the crews enjoyed the delights of Hobart on New Years Eve and are now turning their thoughts towards their respective Nationals campaign as several of the interstate boats return via Geelong to take part later this month.
See you in Geelong!