The Yachts

Dekadence

Dekadence

 

Tasmanian yachtsman David Creese has just purchased this DK46 for his first Rolex Sydney Hobart.  A blend of youth and experience is combined in this all-Hobart crew.  Competing in its third offshore race under its new owner, Dekadence and her crew are hoping they can follow-up on their 2008 IRC win in the Launceston to Hobart race with their previous yacht, a Sydney 38, Creese PropertyDekadence recently completed the ORCV’s Melbourne to Stanley race, finishing 14th overall.

 

Competitor Details

Yacht Name Dekadence
Sail Number SM46
Owner David Creese
Skipper David Creese
Crew P Copeland (2), R Mannering, R Salter (3), D Calvert (5), D Short, H McCallum, S Hyland (3), P Turner (6), C Wardrop, C Gray (3), J Bendall, R. Lilley, D. Creese.
State TAS
Club Bellerive Yacht Club
Type DK46
Designer Mark Mills
Builder D.K. Yachts
Construction GRP
LOA 14.1
Beam 4.13
Draft 2.99