Gusto 1

 

Built in Sydney, this Open 60 began its life as the Whitbread 60 Elle Racing before the hull was cut in half, long ways, and widened to suit an Open 60 hull. Its current Victorian owner has just completed a heavy programme including the Melbourne-Vanuatu, Vanuatu – Mackay and Hamilton Island Race Week. Gusto 1 is mostly race two handed but will carry the minimum crew of six for its first Rolex Sydney Hobart.

Competitor Details

Yacht Name	Gusto 1
Sail Number	B60
Owner	Brian Pattinson
Skipper	Brian Pattinson
Crew	P Giudice, R Incledon, G Brunt, G Buchan, R McColl (2).
State	VIC
Club	RBYC
Type	Open 60
Designer	Biddlecombe
Builder	Biddlecombe
Construction	Composite
LOA	18.25
Beam	5.5
Draft	3.5