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- The Yachts
- 2016
- Takani
Takani
This will be Takani’s debut in the 384 nautical mile race to the Gold Coast. In the last 12 months, the Hanse 495 contested the 2015 Sydney Hobart, but was among the disappointed when she retired after sustaining rudder damage. A shame, as Jim Whittle celebrated his 50th Birthday on Boxing Day and was hoping for a victory to match that celebration. The year before was better when he sailed Takani to 12th overall under PHS and eighth in Division 2. The boat is a luxurious and comfortable Hanse 495 from Pittwater, which came into Debbie and Jim Whittle’s lives in August 2012 and they named her after their children; Taylah, Kasey and Nicholas. Veteran yachtsman Bill Ratcliff takes up the navigating role again, and his daughter, Katrina, returns to the sport after a long absence to sail with her dad.
Competitor Details
Yacht Name | Takani |
Sail Number | 6981 |
Owner | James Whittle |
Skipper | James Whittle |
Navigator | Bill Ratcliff |
Crew | D Salter, K Ratcliff, M Ryan, R Moore |
State | NSW |
Club | RPAYC |
Type | Hanse 495 |
Designer | Judel Vrolijk |
Builder | Hanse Yachts |
Construction | GRP |
LOA | 15.4 |
Beam | 4.8 |
Draft | 2.4 |