King Billy

Phil Bennett skippered King Billy to 75^th overall in the 75^th race in 2019.  Built from King Billy Pine by Sailors Bay Boatshed (now known as Northside Shipwrights) in Northbridge, the aptly named boat was designed by Australian John King.  Bennett’s other Hobarts with King Billy were the 50^th in 1994 when she placed fourth in Division F, and in 1995 finished 50^th overall.  Along with the bulk of the fleet, he retired from the 1998 race.  The two returned for the 2015 Rolex Sydney Hobart and placed an excellent 14^th and second in the Corinthian division.  They have also contested four Lord Howe Island and 10 Pittwater Coffs races and has won the Gascoigne Cup twice.

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