Skandia

 

Since taking line honours in last year’s Rolex Sydney Hobart and more than 30 other races since then, including the Kong Kong to Vietnam Race, Wharington has lightened and modified his 98-foot super maxi. He will sail with a reduced crew of 14 to Hobart in an attempt to achieve a second consecutive line honours win. Arch rival Konica Minolta (Zana), is regarded as the major threat to Wharington’s ambitious plan.

Competitor Details

Yacht Name	Skandia
Sail Number	M10
Owner	Grant Wharington
Skipper	Grant Wharington
Crew	G Taylor, I Johnson, P Merrington, J Rae, P Cosman, B Jones, A Hawkins, M Fullerton, A Henderson, W Oxley, I Walker, M Bartlett, M Kroening
State	VIC
Club	Mornington Yacht Club VIC
Type	100 SuperMaxi
Designer	Don Jones / Fred Barrett
Builder	Hart Marine
Construction	Composite
LOA	29.97
Beam	4.99
Draft	4.81