Jeanneau's in the Sydney Hobart 2019

[MalcolmP]

Good luck to the fleet of Jeanneau's in this years Sydney Hobart, which is now underway:

www.rolexsydneyhobart.com/the-yachts/2019/crush/   Sun Fast 3600
www.rolexsydneyhobart.com/the-yachts/2019/maverick/  Sun Fast 3600
www.rolexsydneyhobart.com/the-yachts/2019/mister-lucky/  Sun Fast 3600
www.rolexsydneyhobart.com/the-yachts/2019/spirit-of-freya/  Sun Fast 36
www.rolexsydneyhobart.com/the-yachts/2019/encore/  Sun Odyssey 49

plus a Dynamique 62, built by Henry and Nelly Jeanneau's children Chantal, Yann and Franck
www.rolexsydneyhobart.com/the-yachts/2019/magic-miles/ Dynamique 62

There is also an impressive fleet of no less than 25 Beneteau "cousins"
 


finally the largest of the "cousins" is the CNB 76 www.rolexsydneyhobart.com/the-yachts/2019/charlotte/

You can track them all (as well as the wind conditions) here:

gis.ee/sh/?fbclid=IwAR1nOUTQCDchlP6elYU2o-O-njPBslI4MhYAliupZi_UD8tDjE-sh7PRo2w

[rene460]

It was an impressive start with five of the world’s six super maxis in close racing on the start line.  Comanche started a bit behind those first across the line, possibly worried about being carried over the line by the following tide, but let the others duel it out then almost casually overtook them all before the first hour of racing was over.  Reported as doing around thirty knots!  Spectacular!

Impressive to see the windward rudders clear of the water, and that was only the pre-start jostling.  Twin rudders obviously work on the big boats as well as small.

Spirit of Freya was looking good in the telecast, I didn’t know it was a Jeanneau, thanks Malcolm.  Unfortunately the commentators compared it with its namesake which had an amazing record many years ago.  Being a Sunfast it might surprise them.  The lighter conditions expected for the leaders later tonight might favour the smaller guys who will still have good pressure, so they could do well for the main trophy which is awarded on handicap.

Should be some good racing for the next few days.

rene460

[ianqv]

Many thanks for this.
Sadly not one mention of the race on (UK) TV channels.
Thank God for you tube!

Dec 26, 2019 9:45:15 GMT MalcolmP said:

Good luck to the fleet of Jeanneau's in this years Sydney Hobart, which is now underway:

www.rolexsydneyhobart.com/the-yachts/2019/crush/   Sun Fast 3600
www.rolexsydneyhobart.com/the-yachts/2019/maverick/  Sun Fast 3600
www.rolexsydneyhobart.com/the-yachts/2019/mister-lucky/  Sun Fast 3600
www.rolexsydneyhobart.com/the-yachts/2019/spirit-of-freya/  Sun Fast 36
www.rolexsydneyhobart.com/the-yachts/2019/encore/  Sun Odyssey 49

plus a Dynamique 62, built by Henry and Nelly Jeanneau's children Chantal, Yann and Franck
www.rolexsydneyhobart.com/the-yachts/2019/magic-miles/ Dynamique 62

There is also an impressive fleet of no less than 25 Beneteau "cousins"
 


finally the largest of the "cousins" is the CNB 76 www.rolexsydneyhobart.com/the-yachts/2019/charlotte/

You can track them all (as well as the wind conditions) here:

gis.ee/sh/?fbclid=IwAR1nOUTQCDchlP6elYU2o-O-njPBslI4MhYAliupZi_UD8tDjE-sh7PRo2w

[MalcolmP]

Yes Ianqv they would be quick to report it if there was a disaster again.

As far as the media are concerned the only good news is bad news 😥

[MalcolmP]

Most of the Jeanneau's are now around 40nm to the finish, closely packed too

www.rolexsydneyhobart.com/standings/

[MalcolmP]

No podium finishes unfortunately, but massive congratulations in any event to the Jeanneau fleet, now all safely finished, except Spirit of Freya the lone Sun Fast 36 which currently has just 11nm to go



www.23hq.com/Jeanneau/photo/64231279/original
 

[rene460]

Spirit of Freya was the first boat to finish in the new year at just 1 minute after midnight local time.  Probably even saw most of the fireworks.

She also managed to claw up one place from Malcolm’s post to finish 150.  Well done to the crew.  

Just to finish that race is always a great achievement to be long remembered by the crew.

It was a good race this year, with 154 out of 157 entries finishing, the three retirements were due to rudder problems, I believe from hitting solid floating objects.  They should have had the Sailbleu’s emergency on board though the motor would not be allowed.

Rene460

[MartyB]

Just read a report one of the BIG boats Scallywag, went from 1st OA to 4th to finish, as they hit a shark, had to drop sails going backwards, lost 4 miles.......

ftw.usatoday.com/2019/12/shark-affects-world-famous-yacht-race?fbclid=IwAR1CXxld2fj72YZpuOOxKHgEf-aafTS1bwx0zTG1gxNTgZBdEUvAWb_utpA

marty

[rene460]

Backing up must be quite a feat in a one hundred footer.  I bet the shark has a bruise or two.

She was still only three minutes behind Wild Oats and still 15 minutes ahead of the other super maxi.  And averaged 14.7 knots over the 650 mile course despite the hiccup.

The final times tend to reflect the usual fickle winds on the Derwent River for the last leg into the finish.  The winners have to excel in all weather for that race

rene460