The Yachts

Yeah Baby

Yeah Baby

 

Twins Louis and Marc Ryckmans, who always race together, last went to Hobart with the former Yeah Baby (entered this year as Flow Sails Yeah Baby) in 2019. Their best result was 27th in 2017 and they crossed the line second and placed second overall in the 2018 PONANT Sydney Noumea Yacht Race. They return with the Akilaria RC2 that sailed last year’s race in the Two-Handed Division as Sidewinder and took Two-Handed Line Honours for Rob Gough and John Saul. Originally Jasmine Flyer she successfully raced out of Britain.

 

Competitor Details

Yacht Name Yeah Baby
Sail Number 112
Owner Louis Ryckmans
Skipper Louis Ryckmans (9)
Sailing Master Olly Gill
Navigator Marc Ryckmans (9)
Crew Nicki Hodgson, Kashi Saunders (1), Edgardo Vieytes
State NSW
Club CYCA
Type Akilaria Rc2
LOA 12.0
Beam 4.5
Draft 3.1