The Yachts

Illusion

Illusion

 

Recently purchased by Jonathon Stone, this 34-footer from Melbourne took out overall first place under the IOR handicap system in the rugged 1988 Sydney Hobart, then Victoria’s second only overall win in the ocean racing classic. One of the smallest boats to win the 628 nautical mile race returned after 18 years to contest the 2006 Rolex Sydney Hobart under different owners. 
 

Competitor Details

Yacht Name Illusion
Sail Number 5356
Owner Jonathan Stone
Skipper Chris Bowling
Crew W Paninkin , S Mann , N Gosse , M Carolin , J Stone , C Bowling
State NSW
Club Double Bay Sailing Club
Type Davidson 34
Designer Laurie Davidson
LOA 10.4
Beam 3.5
Draft 2.5