Ambition

Ambition is the former Enterprise Next Generation which came to Australia from the Fast 40 circuit in the UK. It was modified for offshore racing before placing seventh in 2022 to win Division 2 for its previous owner. The GP42 was bought by Chris Dare in March. It will be co-skippered by him and 25-year-old son, Lockie, with whom he won the 2025 J/70 Australian Championship with his other Ambition.

Dare has owned various yachts and last contested the Hobart in 2009 as owner of Audi Centre Melbourne, when he declared 10 Hobarts were enough. However, Dare says, “This is our first Hobart together and I had my arm twisted by Lockie. We’re representing Tasmania – I moved there from Victoria. Lockie made the Sydney Hobart podium in 2023, finishing eighth overall to win Division 2 crewing on MRV.

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