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Rolex Sydney Hobart Race 2016 - Ichi Ban - Matt Allen Interview Video

by Dale Lorimer - Bow Caddy Media on 29 Dec 2016
Ichi Ban prepares to set their kite at the seaward mark off Sydney Heads- Rolex Sydney Hobart 2016 Crosbie Lorimer http://www.crosbielorimer.com
After being considered the pre race favourite by many for the overall handicap win on IRC - and having made their fastest run ever from Sydney to Tasman Island - the Ichi Ban team hit Storm Bay where it all went pear-shaped.

The Bow Caddy Team spoke to Matt Allen, owner and skipper after the race.

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