The Yachts

Rush

Rush

 

Rush went to Hobart last year and finish 49th overall under IRC and 10th in Division 2. The Patersons are avid sailors and have entered their 16 year-old Corel 45 in the majority of major Victorian offshore races for years, including putting in a regular appearance at Australia’s oldest keel boat event, currently known as Festival of Sails, each January.

Rush is contesting her sixth Rolex Sydney Hobart, with a best place of fifth in IRC Division 2 in both 2008 and 2009. Among the regular crew which has a multitude of ocean racing experience, is Andrew McCole, who contested the 2007 Melbourne Osaka double-handed yacht race, withdrawing after hull damage occurred.  

 

Competitor Details

Yacht Name Rush
Sail Number B45
Owner Ian & John Paterson
Skipper John Paterson (11)
State VIC
Club Royal Brighton Yacht Club
Type Corel 45
Designer Bruce Farr
Builder Caroll Marine
Construction Kevlar
LOA 13.81
Beam 4.1
Draft 2.95