- The Yachts
- 2023
- Patriot
Patriot
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Jason Close’s J133, Patriot, returns this year for his third Rolex Sydney Hobart. Unfortunately his first race in 2018 saw Patriot’s rudder fail, resulting in a retirement. However, returning in 2019 for the 75th edition, Jason and his team finished in 9th overall. Last year, the yacht competed in the 50th Melbourne to Hobart Westcoaster, finishing 2nd overall, a result they hope to replicate, if not better, in this year’s Rolex Sydney Hobart.
Competitor Details
| Yacht Name | Patriot |
| Sail Number | SM133 |
| Owner | Jason Close |
| Skipper | Jason Close (4) |
| Navigator | Jack Fullerton (3) |
| Crew | Alexander Newman, Andrew McGrath (3), Cathryn Furey (3), Jack Furey (3), Luis Brito (2), Stuart Schafer (13), Tim Smith, Greg Coutts (4) |
| State | VIC |
| Club | SYC |
| Type | J133 |
| LOA | 13.3 |
| Beam | 3.9 |
| Draft | 2.3 |