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Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht - Aurora delivers Supermaxi set to debut

by Lauren Brittain on 11 Dec 2014
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Aurora Global Logistics, in conjunction with Peters and May, is proud to have been involved in the shipping and import clearance of the new 100-foot Supermaxi race yacht, Comanche, which is set to debut in the Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race on Boxing Day.

Possibly one of the most talked about entries for the 70th Anniversary Race, Comanche was built to break monohull sailing records. Designed by Guillaume Verdier Yacht Design/VPLP, to push the boundaries of technology with the ultimate goal of taking line honours this year. She is spiced with Australian flavor, with her co-owner being the former Australian supermodel, Kristy Hinze-Clark.



As the appointed Peters and May agent in Australia, Aurora played a pivotal role in transport negotiations, import clearance formalities and discharge formalities for the 100ft Supermaxi, her 45 meter mast and several shipments of parts and accessories required in preparation for her maiden event.

Contracts are also in place for her return journey to the East Coast of the USA following the Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race.

Kane Bygrave, Director of Aurora Logistics, said Aurora are pleased and honored to be involved with the transport and logistics required to get a yacht such as Comanche to the starting line of Australia’s most historical sailing event.

'There are very few experienced international yacht transport service providers available in the trade routes between Australia, Europe and the USA, however in conjunction with our network partners Peters and May, Aurora are able to offer a range of reliable transport options for private yacht owners, dealers, race teams and commercial craft alike.'

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