In the Press

7-18-2017

An R/P Icon Relaunches: Introducing the new Black Jack 100

July 18, 2017

Following design modifications by Reichel/Pugh and McConaghy Boats to the new Black Jack’s hull, appendages and sail plan, the Land Rover Sydney Gold Coast Yacht Race in nine days will be their first critical test and tune up for the 2017 Sydney/Hobart. Behind the scenes, Peter Harburg’s Black Jack campaign, headed by Mark Bradford and Alex Nolan, is putting in thousands of hours of detailed preparation for the Rolex Sydney Hobart in December. Follow the launch at Black Jack Yachting with images in thanks to Andrea Francolini Photography.

The Reichel/Pugh team designs for performance longevity and has unparalleled success at producing some of the worlds most distinctive, most enduring and consistently rewarding sailing yachts including designs that have continuously won major regattas over several decades.

Click to read more about RP Design No. 146’s complete history since 2003.

SAILING - Black Jack 100 on the truck<br /> 19/7/2017<br /> ph. Andrea Francolini/Black Jack

SAILING - Black Jack 100 on the truck<br /> 19/7/2017<br /> ph. Andrea Francolini/Black Jack

SAILING - Black Jack 100 on the truck<br /> 19/7/2017<br /> ph. Andrea Francolini/Black Jack