The Yachts

Jupiter (DH)

Jupiter (DH)

 

Jupiter is an optimised J/99 consistently delivering podium performances on the Australian offshore and short-handed racing circuits. Her inaugural major race achievement came when owner Ian Smith and Billy Sykes won the 2024 Pittwater to Coffs race overall after finishing second of just three finishers, leading to their also winning the double handed division.

She placed fourth in the Double handed division of September’s Flinders Islet Race co-skippered by regular double hander, John Cross who normally with his father Martin, but will do this Hobart with Smith, which they are in great form for.

 

Competitor Details

Yacht Name Jupiter (DH)
Sail Number MYC99
Owner Ian Smith
State NSW
Club Manly Yacht Club
Type J99
LOA 9.9
Beam 3.4
Draft 2.0