The Yachts

Wasabi

Wasabi

 

Wasabi, owned by Ken Down, was designed and built on the Sunshine Coast by Jon Sayer and launched in December 2006. She was an entrant in the double handed Melbourne to Osaka Cup 2007 but unfortunately after only four days, most of that leading the fleet, she had to withdraw with damage sustained to her rudder. 

Ken will be joined by Shane Gaddes, who co-skippered with Ken in the Osaka Race, and three other Osaka competitors, Jon Sayer, Trent Justice and Joe O’Keeffe. Rounding off this very experienced crew is Darrell Spicer of the Sunshine Coast. Wasabi is also an entrant in the inaugural Brisbane to Keppel Island Tropical Yacht Race starting 3 August and will compete at Audi Hamilton Island Race Week.

 

Competitor Details

Yacht Name Wasabi
Sail Number AUS 88
Owner Ken Down
Crew Shane Gaddes, Trent Justice, Jon Sayer, Darryl Spicer, Joe O'Keeffe
State QLD
Club Mooloolaba
Type Sayer 12 MOD
Designer Jon Sayer
Builder Jon Sayer
Construction Infused Carbon
LOA 11.99
Beam 3.8
Draft 3.0