The Yachts

Ichi Ban

Ichi Ban

 

Yachting Australia President and past CYCA Commodore Matt Allen launched his latest Ichi Ban – a Carkeek 60 – just one month prior to last year’s Rolex Sydney Hobart. Built in Dubai and arriving in Australia in November, Allen had limited time to fully test the boat, but she still impressed finishing eighth overall and third in division in the blue water classic.

Allen has since campaigned Ichi Ban in many regattas and offshore races and has achieved some notable results this year, including taking line honours and winning overall the CYCA’s Sydney Newcastle Race in February. He also finished third in division at the Sydney Harbour Regatta and at the Festival of Sails, and fourth in the Australian IRC Championship. This is his first tilt at the Gold Coast race, and gun navigator Adrienne Cahalan is along for the ride, joining a cast of stars.

Allen chose the Carkeek design for a very specific reason. “We designed it to be a fast, powerful yacht with plenty of sail area. Its structurally sound - so that I can campaign it in major ocean races most of the time - and spend about a third of the time competing in regatta-style racing,”he said.

 

 

Competitor Details

Yacht Name Ichi Ban
Sail Number AUS01
Owner Matt Allen
Skipper Matt Allen
Crew A Pratt, A Merrington, C Garnett, D Conigrave, D McGain, G Maguire, J Dann, J Rae, S Nolan, T Ryan, T Sellars
State NSW
Club CYCA
Type Carkeek 60
Designer Carkeek Design Partners
Builder Premier Yachts