The Yachts

Sirene

Sirene

 

This year marks Bill Henson’s first Sydney Hobart and also Sirene’s. Henson ordered the yacht from JPK in Lorient, France, with the intention of sailing it back to Australia. Following the 15,000-nautical-mile delivery to Western Australia, Sirene is now ready for the 2024 Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race. Designed as a cruiser/acer, Sirene underwent her first major test in the 2021 Rolex Middle Sea Race, taken it on her journey to Australia, where Henson, a past Commodore of Fremantle Sailing Club, gained valuable experience with his new yacht.

 

Competitor Details

Yacht Name Sirene
Sail Number F45
Owner Bill Henson
Skipper Bill Henson
Navigator Alex Sait
Crew Maire Connolly (2), Tim Cross, Iwona Cydejko, Hanna Cydejko, Todd Giraudo (4), David Mcdonald, John Rayner (1), Kenneth Riley (2)
State WA
Club FSC
Type Jpk 45
LOA 13.8
Beam 4.5
Draft 2.6