- The Yachts
- 2004
- Epsilon
Epsilon
Built by owner Michael Tromp in 1999 when he was only 28, he will again be joined for the yacht’s 4th Rolex Sydney Hobart by his father Jack and Uncle Fred.
Epsilon’s best result in this race was a 1st in division on the 2001 Sydney Hobart, the last time this boat campaigned the 628 nautical mile race.
Competitor Details
Yacht Name | Epsilon |
Sail Number | SA998 |
Owner | Michael Tromp (3) |
Skipper | Michael Tromp |
Navigator | Jack Tromp (3) |
Crew | M Birks (1), M Burrell, A Jordan (3), T Platt, F Tromp (3), M Christansen |
State | QLD |
Club | RSAYS |
Type | Van de Stadt 38 |
Designer | Van de Stadt |
Builder | Michael Tromp |
Construction | Cedar Epoxy Glass |
LOA | 11.5 |
Beam | 3.65 |
Draft | 1.9 |