Bowline

Ian Roberts last graced the race with Bowline in 2022 and placed 79th overall, after sailing her to 33rd in their first Sydney Hobart in 2021. A former winner of the Haystack Island race in South Australia, the Beneteau First 44.7 has been campaigned in club races in SA for the last three seasons both inshore and offshore. Crew have been selected for their experience and aptitude for offshore races, some with over 40 years’ experience and others who have just begun to sail offshore, fulfilling the owner’s commitment to stimulate offshore racing programs in local waters. The boat is the former Le Billet, which had a good track record.

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