Boettcher wins Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race



1:35 AM Thu 30 Dec 2010 GMT
'Patrick Boutellier, Rolex Australia presents a Rolex Yachtmaster and Tattersalls Cup to Geoff Boettcher, owner of SECRET MENS BUSINESS 3.5, Sail n: YC 3300, Owner: Geoff Boettcher, State: SA, Division: IRC, Design: Reichel Pugh 51' &copy Rolex/Carlo Borlenghi Click Here to view large photo
Sydney Hobart - On his 22nd attempt, South Australian yachtsman Geoff Boettcher has finally achieved his longheld dream, winning the Cruising Yacht Club of Australia?s Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race overall. In being announced the overall winner at 12.00pm today, Boettcher?s Secret Men?s Business 3.5 becomes the second consecutive South Australian yacht to win the race, and only one of five South Australians to win since the race?s inception in 1945. Boettcher and his crew, including former America?s Cup navigator Steve 'Reggie' Kemp, realised late last evening that their chances of winning the coveted Tattersall?s Cup was increasing as the ...


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