The Yachts

Illusion

Illusion

 

Recently purchased by Jonathan Stone, this 34-footer from Melbourne took out overall first place under the IOR handicap system in the rugged 1988 Sydney Hobart, then Victoria’s second only overall win in the ocean racing classic. Illusion is one of the smallest boats to win the 628 nautical mile race. 
 

Competitor Details

Yacht Name Illusion
Sail Number 5356
Owner Jonathan Stone
Skipper Jonathan Stone
Crew W Smith, W Pankanin, C Bowling, G Donohoe, M Vadas
State NSW
Club DBSC
Type Davidson 34
Designer Laurie Davidson
LOA 10.4
Beam 3.5
Draft 2.5