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X-Yachts in the Sydney Hobart Race

by X-Yachts Australia 2 Jan 2023 09:34 UTC
XS Moment passes North head © Bow Caddy Media

We had three X-Yachts in this year's Rolex Sydney to Hobart yacht race - all three have arrived safely and have done us all proud.

Conditions this year were not perfect for yachts of our design, but we have achieved some good placings.

Toy Box 2 - Xp44

  • 42nd overall
  • 8th IRS Div 2
  • 6th ORCi Div 2
  • 13th Corinthian IRC

Patrice Six X-41

  • 58th overall
  • 12th IRS Div 3

XS Moment - Xp44

  • Had a mishap at the start and spent 50 mins doing repairs in the Harbour before heading South - two hours after the start XS Moment was in 92nd position
  • 52th overall at the finish!
  • 14th IRS Div 2
  • 13th ORCi Div 2
  • 25th Corinthian IRC

Really well done to the Owners, Skippers, and Crew.

Travel safely back to Sydney.

All the best you to you and your family for 2023!

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