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- 2023
- Bumblebee V
Bumblebee V
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Bumblebee V, the 2001 overall winner, returns to the Rolex Sydney Hobart in 2023 under new owner Paul Blakeley. This racer/cruiser hasn't been seen on the start line since the early 2000s and her new Sydney based crew will be representing the Royal Motor Yacht Club and be looking to perform on the trip South.
Competitor Details
Yacht Name | Bumblebee V |
Sail Number | 7441 |
Owner | Paul Blakeley |
Skipper | Paul Blakeley |
Sailing Master | Liam Johnston |
Navigator | Nicole Butcher (4) |
Crew | Benjamin Todter, Billy Gosper, Cameron Baillie, Christian McLennan, Cooper Chapman, Dallas Rose, Edwin Wray (1), Jack Andrew, James Whelan (6), Matty Walsh, Rory Blakeley, Sam Walton, Stacey Jackson (15), Todd McLennan, Tom Spithill |
State | NSW |
Club | RMYC |
Type | Murray-Dovell-Burns 62 |
LOA | 18.9 |
Beam | 4.8 |
Draft | 3.9 |