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Rolex Sydney Hobart: Wild Oats XI’s Historic Eighth Line Honours Victory (630nm)

December 29, 2014 · Posted by kate

SydneyHobart2014-logo-croppedCongratulations to the owners and crews of the Reichel/Pugh designed yachts that competed in the 2014 ROLEX Sydney to Hobart Race. Photo © Carlo Borlenghi

100’ Wild Oats XI – 1st to Finish – 8th Line Honors Win In 10 Years – Bob Oatley

40′ Chutzpah – 1st IRC Division 2 –  2nd Overall in fleet IRC  –  2nd ORCi Division 2 – Bruce Taylor

52′ Scarlet Runner – 1st in Division 1 ORCi – 2nd Division 1 IRC – Robert Date

Robert Oatley’s Reichel/Pugh designed and McConaghy Boats-built 100’ Canting Keel Super Maxi WILD OATS XI has claimed the Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race line honours for an eighth time in ten years at 15.03.26 hours today, in the time of two days two hours three minutes and 26 seconds. This goes down in the race’s 70 year history as the only yacht to ever achieve this amazing feat. Last year, Wild Oats XI matched the efforts of Morna/Kurrewa IV, the holder of seven line honours titles during the 1950’s and her last in 1960. Infographic courtesy of Rolex/KPMS.

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“The boys did a wonderful job in overcoming Comanche which led for the first night. I can’t believe I’m standing here today,” skipper Mark Richards said. “To win a Hobart is a great honour, but to win line honours for an eighth time – I’m so proud.” RSHYR media reported that Bob Oatley was effusive dockside as his yacht was brought to the dock by the Royal Yacht Club of Tasmania escort vessel: “It’s a miracle – and we will be back next year, yes, we’ll definitely be back next year,” a clearly emotional Oatley said. “She is the best boat in the world – she’s proved that.”

click to view the Rolex Line Honours Highlight Video

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Reichel/Pugh’s Sydney-Hobart History
Reichel/Pugh designed Maxis have taken First to Finish in 9 out of the last 10 editions of the race and currently hold the elapsed time record of 1 day 18 hours, 23 minutes and 12 seconds. Since 1996 RP Maxis have taken Line Honours 10 times including a record 4 times in a row by 100’ Wild Oats XI in 2005-2008. Wild Oats XI has taken Line Honours a record 8 times in ten years (2005-2014),  beaten by Reichel/Pugh-designed 100′ Alfa Romeo in 2009. The Current Race Record was set in 2012 by 100’ Wild Oats XI beating the previous record Wild Oats X1 set in 2005. Photo © Andrea Francolini

2013 – 100’ Wild Oats XI – 1st to Finish – B. Oatley – 7th Line Honors Win In 9 Years

2012 – 100’ Wild Oats XI – 1st to Finish/1st Overall in Fleet/Overall Winner Corrected Time – Bob Oatley (Trifecta Win and Course Record Set: 1 day 18 hours, 23 minutes and 12 seconds)

2012 – 63’ MiniMaxi Loki – 2nd Overall & 1st Division 1 – Stephen Ainsworth

2012 – 66’ delete ‘pocket’ Mini Maxi Black Jack – 3rd Overall & 1st Overall ORCi – Peter Harburg

2011 – 63’ MiniMaxi Loki – 1st Overall – Stephen Ainsworth

2010 – 100’ Wild Oats XI – 1st to Finish – Bob Oatley (Record 5 times Line Honors)

2010 – 51’ Secret Men’s Business 3.5 – 1st Overall – Geoff Boettcher

2009 – 100’ Alfa Romeo – 1st to Finish – Neville Crichton

2009 – 100’ Wild Oats XI – 2nd to Finish – Bob Oatley

2008 – 100’ Wild Oats XI – 1st to Finish – Bob Oatley (Record 4 times in a row Line Honors)

2007 – 100’ Wild Oats XI – 1st to Finish – Bob Oatley

2006 – 100’ Wild Oats XI – 1st to Finish – Bob Oatley

2005 – 100’ Wild Oats XI – 1st to Finish/1st Overall in Fleet/Overall Winner Corrected Time – Bob Oatley (Trifecta Win and Course Record Set: 1 day, 18 hours, 40 minutes and 10 seconds)

2005 – 100’ Alfa Romeo – 2nd to Finish & 2nd on Corrected Time in Fleet – Neville Crichton

2002 – 90’ Alfa Romeo – 1st to Finish – Neville Crichton

1996 – 80’ Morning Glory – 1st to Finish –  Dr. Hasso Plattner (Course Record Set: 2 days, 14 hours, 7 minutes, 10 seconds)

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Visit the builder’s websites at:

McConaghy Boats (builders of Wild Oats XI, Alfa Romeo 90 & 100, Loki and Morning Glory 80)

Hart Marine (builder of Chutzpah)

Composite Constructions Pty, Ltd. (builder of Scarlett Runner)

Westerly Marine (builder of 66′ Alive)


Reichel/Pugh Yachts currently for sale:

For Sale: Scarlet Runner

For Sale: Rambler 90’ the former Alfa Romeo

For Sale: Wild Joe 60’ the former Wild Oats


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