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Ichi Ban continues with Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race campaign

by Sail-World.com on 1 Dec 2013
Ichi Ban on sea trials Dale Lorimer
Yachting Australia President and former CYCA Commodore Matt Allen continues his strong challenge for the Rolex Sydney Hobart’s most important handicap trophy, the Tattersall’s Cup.

His brand new 60 footer, designed by Shaun Carkeek and built by Dubai-based Premier Composite Technologies (PCT) has arrived in Australia:

Ichi Ban © Andrea Francolini Photography http://www.afrancolini.com/
Ichi Ban © Andrea Francolini Photography http://www.afrancolini.com/


Ichi Ban © Andrea Francolini Photography http://www.afrancolini.com/
Ichi Ban © Andrea Francolini Photography http://www.afrancolini.com/


Ichi Ban © Andrea Francolini Photography http://www.afrancolini.com/
Ichi Ban © Andrea Francolini Photography http://www.afrancolini.com/


Ichi Ban on sea trials © Dale Lorimer
Ichi Ban on sea trials © Dale Lorimer


Ichi Ban on her first sail off Lady Bay © Crosbie Lorimer http://www.crosbielorimer.com
Ichi Ban on her first sail off Lady Bay © Crosbie Lorimer http://www.crosbielorimer.com


C60 `Ichi ban’ team continues preparations for the 2013 Rolex Sydney-Hobart © Neil Cox
C60 `Ichi ban’ team continues preparations for the 2013 Rolex Sydney-Hobart © Neil Cox


C60 `Ichi ban’ team continues preparations for the 2013 Rolex Sydney-Hobart © Neil Cox
C60 `Ichi ban’ team continues preparations for the 2013 Rolex Sydney-Hobart © Neil Cox

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