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Event information | |
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Type | Yacht |
Dates | 26–31 December 1991 |
Sponsor | Kodak |
Host city | Sydney, Hobart |
Boats | 99 |
Distance | 628 nautical miles (1,163 km) |
Website | Rolex Sydney Hobart |
Results | |
Winner (1991) | Brindabella (George Snow) |
Succession | |
Previous | Ragamuffin (Syd Fischer) in 1990 |
Next | New Zealand Endeavour (Grant Dalton) in 1992 |
The 1991 Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race, sponsored by Kodak, was the 47th annual running of the "blue water classic" Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race. As in past editions of the race, it was hosted by the Cruising Yacht Club of Australia based in Sydney, New South Wales. As with previous Sydney to Hobart Yacht Races, the 1991 edition began on Sydney Harbour, at noon on Boxing Day (26 December 1991), before heading south for 630 nautical miles (1,170 km) through the Tasman Sea, past Bass Strait, into Storm Bay and up the River Derwent, to cross the finish line in Hobart, Tasmania.
The 1991 fleet comprised 99 starters of which 91 completed the race and 8 yachts retired.
Position | Sail number | Yacht | State/Country | Yacht type | LOA (Metres) | Skipper | Elapsed time d:hh:mm:ss | Ref |
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1 | C1 | Brinabella | ![]() | Farr Pocket Maxi | 19.60 | George Snow | 3:01:14:09 | [1] [2] |
2 | 7 | Hammer of Queensland | ![]() | Steinman Pocket Maxi | 20.51 | Arthur Bloore | 3:02:30:56 | [1] [2] |
3 | KA 1400 | Apollo | ![]() | Lexcen Maxi | 24.00 | Vincent D'Emilio | 3:04:51:00 | [1] [2] |
4 | 5444 | 2UE-Mitre 10 | ![]() | Steinman Pocket Maxi | 20.12 | Peter Sorenson | 3:05:01:25 | [1] [2] |
5 | SA 93 | Helsal II | ![]() | Adams Pocket Maxi | 20.03 | Keith Flint | 3:05:32:23 | [1] [2] |
6 | 5600 | Rager | ![]() | Elliott Pocket Maxi | 17.00 | Willi Knobelspies | 3:06:09:51 | [1] [2] |
7 | 262 | Helsal III | ![]() | Adams Pocket Maxi | 20.00 | James Yonge | 3:06:49:24 | [1] [2] |
8 | KZ 6572 | Icefire | ![]() | Mummery 45 | 13.70 | Peter Taylor | 3:06:57:35 | [1] [2] |
9 | M 16 | Oz Fire | ![]() | Mummery 45 | 13.70 | Douglas Coulter | 3:07:46:38 | [1] [2] |
10 | 5222 | Freight Train | ![]() | Frers Pocket Maxi | 18.82 | Damien Parkes | 3:09:29:00 | [1] [2] |
Position | Sail number | Yacht | State/Country | Yacht type | LOA (Metres) | Skipper | Corrected time d:hh:mm:ss | Ref |
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1 | 4527 | She's Apples II | ![]() | King Jarkan 12.5 | 12.73 | David Strong | 2:21:15:03 | [1] [2] |
2 | RQ 144 | Phoenix | ![]() | Johnstone J44 | 13.70 | Stephen Everett | 2:21:44:55 | [1] [2] |
3 | M 16 | Oz Fire | ![]() | Mummery 45 | 13.70 | Douglas Coulter | 2:22:56:03 | [1] [2] |
4 | KZ 6572 | Icefire | ![]() | Mummery 45 | 13.70 | Peter Taylor | 2:23:07:56 | [1] [2] |
5 | 3105 | Doctor Who | ![]() | Davidson 51 | 15.70 | Roger Jackman | 2:23:29:11 | [1] [2] |
6 | 3663 | Northwest Airlines | ![]() | Holland Two Tonner | 12.80 | Robert Steel | 3:00:52:04 | [1] [2] |
7 | B 23 | Kingurra | ![]() | Joubert 43 Cruiser-Racer | 13.01 | Peter Joubert | 3:01:17:40 | [1] [2] |
8 | 1137 | Fascination III | ![]() | Dubois One Tonner | 12.14 | Andrew Blakney | 3:01:28:36 | [1] [2] |
9 | 4715 | Never A Dull Moment | ![]() | King Jarkan 12.5 | 12.50 | Colin Wilson | 3:01:41:28 | [1] [2] |
10 | 1979 | Vendetta | ![]() | Giles Moody 44 | 13.04 | Charles Reid | 3:01:48:30 | [1] [2] |
Position | Sail number | Yacht | State/Country | Yacht type | LOA (Metres) | Skipper | Corrected time d:hh:mm:ss | Ref |
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1 | IR 8000 | Atara | ![]() | Farr 43 | 13.10 | Harold Cudmore John Storey | 2:20:05:11 | [1] [2] |
2 | KA SM2 | Ultimate Challenge | ![]() | Dubois One Tonner | 12.20 | Lou Abrahams | 2:20:07:01 | [1] [2] |
3 | 400 | Sanctuary Cove Queensland Maid | ![]() | Farr One Tonner | 12.20 | Robert Robertson | 2:20:15:44 | [1] [2] |
4 | KA 4000 | Salamanca Inn | ![]() | Farr One Tonner | 12.10 | John Fuglsang | 2:21:10:23 | [1] [2] |
5 | 4440 | Another Concubine | ![]() | Farr One Tonner | 12.22 | John Parker | 2:21:16:27 | [1] [2] |
6 | 4117 | Sheraton Hobart | ![]() | Farr 40 One Tonner | 12.20 | Ian Smith | 2:21:45:47 | [1] [2] |
7 | A 40 | Intrigue | ![]() | Castro One Tonner | 12.20 | Donald Calvert | 2:21:45:52 | [1] [2] |
8 | 4918 | Nuzulu | ![]() | Steinman Half Tonner | 9.66 | Ed Psaltis Peter Ward | 2:22:20:51 | [1] [2] |
9 | 4343 | Wild Oats | ![]() | Farr 43 | 13.10 | Bruce Foye Roger Hickman Lance Peckman | 2:22:25:25 | [1] [2] |
10 | F 611 | Emeco Once A Jolly Swagman | ![]() | Davidson One Tonner | 12.12 | Alan Brierty | 2:22:32:23 | [1] [2] |
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