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

Home 2022 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.

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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.