The Yachts

Extasea

Extasea

 

Paul Buchholz will be back for his 12th journey south in 2023 after sitting out in 2022.  The Cookson 50 should be well positioned if classic Hobart conditions prevail.  The veteran Victorian offshore sailor has previously had huge success in the offshore discipline, and over a period of 13 years, dominated the local offshore sailing scene in Victoria, winning every race with his previous yacht, a DK46.  From 2011 to 2015 the team took Line Honours in the Melbourne to Hobart Yacht Race four times.  Having now owned the yacht for 5 years, Paul and his team will be looking for a strong result in this year’s race. 

 

Competitor Details

Yacht Name Extasea
Sail Number G10007
Owner Paul Bucholz
Skipper Paul Buchholz (10)
Sailing Master Dustin Popp (1)
Navigator Tim Holzer (4)
Crew Charlie Ryan-kane, Hugh Sweeney, Mick Doherty (1), Andrew Burggraaff (2), Tim Waller, Benjamin Doak (1), Helen Mcrae, Christopher Howe, Luke Mcgregor, Simon Gunner, Dale Laurie (3)
State VIC
Club RGYC
Type Cookson 50
LOA 15.2
Beam 4.3
Draft 3.3