The Yachts

Konica Minolta

Konica Minolta

 

 This will be the first time since finishing second by 14 minutes to Grant Wharington’s Skandia in last year’s Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race that this 98-foot New Zealand super maxi, formerly called Zana, has had the opportunity to even the score. Nicorette skipper Ludde Ingvall will join the Konica Minolta crew while his new maxi is being built for launch prior to this year’s 60th anniversary Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race.

 

Competitor Details

Yacht Name Konica Minolta
Sail Number NZL10001
Owner Stewart Thwaites
Skipper Stewart Thwaites
Crew P Airey, S Benson, D Mead, M Bridge, G Cooke, A Cuddihy, D Barcham, A Daysh, B Faulkner, M Hannon, J Ferris, L Ingvall, R Keenan, C Malouf, S Meikie, M McDowell, B Peterson, A Nolan, R Shaw, J Smith, A Taylor, M Taylor-Smith, A Young, S Meikke
State NZ
Club Royal Port Nicholson Yacht Club
Type Maxi 30m
Designer Brett Bakewell-White
Builder Hakes Marine Construction
Construction Carbon Fibre
LOA 30m
Beam 5.25m
Draft 4.5m