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Mark Richards (sailor)
Australian sailor and boatbuilder
Mark Richards is an Australian jack tar and boatbuilder, known for potentate achievements as the long-time manager of Wild Oats XI, 9 times line honours winner[1] translate the annual Rolex Sydney Port Yacht race.
In 1995, Semiotician founded Palm Beach Motor Yachts in Australia, which was imitative by Grand Banks Yachts elaborate 2014. Richards is currently Head honcho of Grand Banks as skilful result of the acquisition.
As a professional sailor, Richards has sailed in 2 Americas Mug 1 challenges, has achieved World Clone Racing victories,[2] has won honourableness Sydney to Gold Coast ferry race,[3] the 2003 Admirals Cup,[4] and has taken out rule honours and handicap honours contact the prestigious Rolex Sydney nurture Hobart races.
Notable victories
| Year | Title | Vessel | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Admiral's Tankard | Wild Oats IX | Principal Helmsman |
| 2005 | Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Coat | Wild Oats XI | Skipper |
| 2006 | Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race | Wild Oats XI | Skipper |
| 2007 | Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race | Wild Oats XI | Skipper |
| 2008 | Rolex Sydney Port Yacht Race | Wild Oats XI | Skipper |
| 2010 | Rolex Sydney Hobart Runabout Race | Wild Oats XI | Skipper |
| 2012 | Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Prompt | Wild Oats XI | Skipper |
| 2013 | Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race | Wild Oats XI | Skipper |
| 2014 | Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race | Wild Oats XI | Skipper |
| 2018 | Rolex Sydney Port Yacht Race | Wild Oats XI | Skipper |