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Hamilton Island Wild Oats prepares for highly-anticipated return in Noakes Sydney Gold Coast

Hamilton Island Wild Oats prepares for highly-anticipated return in Noakes Sydney Gold Coast

Mark Richards will skipper the Oatley Family's legendary 100-foot maxi, Hamilton Island Wild Oats (formerly named Wild Oats XI), in the 2022 Noakes Sydney Gold Coast Yacht Race.

This is the boat's first race since the 2019 Rolex Sydney Hobart, with the Oatley Family keeping her in the shed since the COVID-19 pandemic emerged. 

Now the six-time Line Honours winner is back and bidding to reclaim her crown, with a thrilling battle ahead against Black Jack and Andoo Comanche.

Richards is confident Hamilton Island Wild Oats will make a seamless return to the race track and be ready to battle for another major win to add to her illustrious list.

Watch the full interview with Richards above.