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Ichi Ban

Ichi Ban

 

CYCA Commodore Matt Allen is bringing his Jones 70 Ichi Ban to the start line for the fourth time.  The powerful 70-footer finished 3rd across the line in 2008 and 2007 Rolex Sydney Hobart and 2nd across the line in 2006 to Wild Oats XIIchi Ban’s scored the line honours win in last year's Brisbane Gladstone Race.  In the right conditions this modified Volvo 70 is capable of reaching speeds in excess of 35 knots - or 65 kilometres per hour.

 

Competitor Details

Yacht Name Ichi Ban
Sail Number AUS 03
Owner Matt Allen
Skipper Matt Allen (20)
Crew M Spies (32), D McGain (7), N Beadoin (2), T Braidwood, A. McLean, G Telford (12), P Airey (5), D Woods (3), R Case (24), S Lawson (4), C Humphries (2), A Meiklejohn (2), C Garnett (7), M Pammenter, A. Meiklejohn.
State NSW
Club CYCA
Type Jones 70
Designer Don Jones
Builder Hart Marine
Construction Carbon
LOA 21.50
Beam 5.68
Draft 4.5