Built to compete on the international 45’ circuit circa 1997, Rush has contested most of the major Victorian races and regattas and is returning for her third Rolex Sydney Hobart with a Victorian crew that is largely unchanged from last year.  Owners and father and son, Ian and John Paterson, are hoping to improve on last year’s result.

Name Rush Race name Rush Launch year 1997 Sail number B45 Owner Ian and John Paterson Skipper John Paterson (7) Crew P Greenwood (6), J Vander Slot (2), R Tyson (8), M Bunyard (2), T Ratcliffe (3), J Connors, A McCole, E Murphy, M Bushby, R Melville, T Cembala Club Royal Brighton Yacht Club State VIC Type Corel 45 Designer Bruce Farr Builder Caroll Marine Construction Kevlar IRC TCC 1.226 LOA 13.81 Beam 4.1 Draft 2.95

. Skandia's return in rugged race across Bass Strait