The Yachts

Impeccable

Impeccable

 

The CYCA’s three-time Ocean Racing Veteran of the Year, John Walker, will this year line up for his 24th Rolex Sydney Hobart and in doing so will be written into the history books as the oldest skipper ever to sail to Hobart at the age of 85.  John’s previous successes with Impeccable include winning the 2004 Sydney Mooloolaba and Gosford to Lord Howe Island races overall.  John has completed all 23 Hobarts, and recorded a 2nd and 3rd overall in the bluewater classic, on board this yacht.  Long term crewmember Felicity Nelson is lining up for her 13th race south.

Link here (Flash) or here (ASF format) to an interview with John Walker prior to the 2005 Rolex Sydney Hobart

 

Competitor Details

Yacht Name Impeccable
Sail Number MH106
Owner John Walker
Skipper John Walker (23)
Crew R Moore (16), F Nelson (12), M Scott (10), D McRae (9), M Doherty (9), D Thomas, H Newman
State NSW
Club Middle Harbour Yacht Club
Type 3/4 tonner IOR
Designer Doug Peterson
Builder Doug Brooker
Construction GRP
LOA 10.2
Beam 3.45
Draft 1.99