Rolex Sydney Hobart 2010 - Ray Roberts to campaign 2007 winner Rosebud
by Rob Mundle/Sail-World.com on 15 May 2010
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Ray Roberts, a long time and enthusiastic supporter of ocean racing in the Asia Pacific has purchased one of the most successful yachts on the international offshore scene, the STP 65 Rosebud.
Rosebud, designed by Bruce Farr and previously owned by American Roger Sturgeon, won the 2007 Hobart race on overall IRC handicap and has claimed victories across the US, in the Mediterranean and at Cowes Week in England. Roberts will rename her Evolution Racing.
Roberts has had Rosebud sent to New England Boatworks in the US so minor hull damage, which came when the yacht was dismasted during last year’s Middle Sea Race out of Malta, can be repaired, and keel modifications can be made. Once she’s back in the water Roberts will contest the North American IRC championships mid-year before shipping her to Australia in time for the 2010 Rolex Sydney Hobart race.
‘The Hobart race and Audi Hamilton Island Race Week are my two favourite events in Australia,’ said Roberts, who also campaigns a TP 52 racer extensively on the Asian circuit. I’m certainly looking forward, as always, to Race Week this year with my Cookson 50 Evolution Racing, but even more so next year with the new boat.’
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