The Yachts

Avalanche (DH)

Avalanche (DH)

 

This year marks the yacht's fifth Sydney Hobart and the fourth with owner James Murchison. Launched in 2015, the Hick 40 first competed that same year, with its designer, Robert Hick, on board.


Racing double handed in the 2022 and 2023 races Murchison returns with Francis as his co-skipper again. Following last year’s Hobart, Avalanche participated in the Noakes Sydney Gold Coast Yacht Race, where it finished eighth in IRC Division 1 and 12th in the DH division.

 

Competitor Details

Yacht Name Avalanche (DH)
Sail Number 2400
Owner James Murchison
Skipper James Francis (14) & James Murchison (15)
State NSW
Club SYC
Type Hick 40
LOA 12.3
Beam 4.1
Draft 2.5