In 2004 John Walker was named the CYCA’s Ocean Racing Veteran of the Year for the third time.  John’s previous successes include winning the 2004 Sydney Mooloolaba and Gosford to Lord Howe Island Race Overall.  Now aged 84 and the oldest skipper in the fleet, John has completed all 22 Hobarts, and recorded a 2nd and 3rd Overall, on board this yacht.  This year John will equal the record set by Alby Burgin for the oldest skipper to race to Hobart.

Link here (Flash) or here (ASF format) to an interview with skipper John Walker prior to the 2005 Rolex Sydney Hobart