Sean Langman's Maluka finishes first in Division 4B in Rolex Fastnet Race

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• 30 Jul, 2023 11:02:00 AM

Sean Langman's Maluka finishes first in Division 4B in Rolex Fastnet Race

Sean Langman, Managing Director of Noakes Group - sponsor of this Noakes Sydney Gold Coast Yacht Race - has successfully completed the 50th edition of the Rolex Fastnet Race this week, to arrive in Cherbourg, Normandy.

Langman and his dedicated crew, including Pete Langman, Josh Alexander, Gordon Maguire, and Peter Inchbol - sailed his 28-foot 1932 Ranger Maluka around the Fastnet Rock.

Rolex Fastnet results are now officially released with Maluka coming 1st on IRC Division 4B, and listed as 123^rd on IRF Overall.

Langman who won the Noakes Sydney Gold Coast Yacht Race in 2022 aboard Moneypenny, was thrilled to take on this bucket list race in Europe with his son Peter.

Credit: Suellen Hurling / Live Sail Die

Langman lovingly rebuilt Maluka  - a huon pine boat and had it shipped from Australia to the Royal Cork Yacht Club in May. Maluka (originally names Maluka of Kermandie) represented the Port Huon Yacht Club in southern Tasmania, where Sean Langman has extended his business interests.

His journey, by all accounts, has been a highly rewarding one.

Many will remember that Langham sailed Maluka in the 2006 Rolex Sydney Hobart and was the first boat under 9.5m LOA to finish. 

Credit: Suellen Hurling / Live Sail Die