Thinking About Competing In The 2015 Rolex Sydney To Hobart Yacht Race? Published in September 04, 2015 Go! It’s September. The tides are high, the days getting longer, the weather warmer and the craving for salt spray in the face re-ignited. Don’t ignore those feelings, there is still time to get yourself a new competitive boat for the 2015 Rolex Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race. Seriously though, if you have any sort of inclination to upgrade or even venture into new territory, you really should have a look at these 4 beauties! SYDNEY 38OD SLIPKNOT $149,900 The Sydney 38’s are proven performers in all categories of racing and this is not limited by the Hobart race. Just in last year’s race, two Sydney 38s (Zen and TSA Management) finished 5th and 6th respectively in IRC Overall, and 3rd and 4th in Division 4 BENETEAU FIRST 45 BALANCE $335,000 One of the fastest most successfully campaigned First 45s, with carbon rig. A boat that’s sail inventory is insanely comprehensive. When last raced in Hobart by its owner it achieved a 2nd place in Division 3. WELLBOURNE 50 YEAH BABY $395,000 Modified, raced well and truly tested, again a boat that is ready to race south. Last year she achieved a 4th place in the very competitive Division 1 against boats like TP52, Kers and Farr 55. COOKSON 50 PRETTY FLY III $735,000 When you talk Hobart over the past 2 years you can’t do so without mentioning the Cookson 50. 2013 saw this boats sister ship win both overall and Division 0. In 2014 this boat was 1st in Division 0. Unquestionably proven boats not just in this classic race and but many other offshore events. Call YOTI Race today for more information on any of these Sydney to Hobart contenders. – David Burt David heads up our YOTI Race division. Offical Rolex Sydney to Hobart website