Illusion

 

In the rugged 1988 Sydney Hobart the 34-footer Illusion from Melbourne took out overall first place under the IOR handicap system, Victoria’s then second only overall win in the ocean racing classic. One of the smallest boats to win the 628 nautical mile race is returning after 18 years to contest the 2006 Rolex Sydney Hobart under new owners and with a new look following a major refurbishment last year. Graham’s son Daniel has recently turned 18 and will be undertaking his first Bass Strait crossing this year.

Competitor Details

Yacht Name	Illusion
Sail Number	5356
Owner	Graham Jackson (2)
Skipper	Graham Jackson (2)
Crew	J Latiolait, D Jackson, C Greenhalgh (2), C Hammond, D Castleton, D Krivohlavy, M Wright
State	NSW
Club	Royal Motor Yacht Club – Broken Bay
Type	Davidson 34
Designer	Davidson
Builder	Ken Jago
Construction	Foam Sandwich
LOA	10.36
Beam	3.35
Draft	2