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Attitude
Shionning G-Force 1600 (MYCQ)
Allan Larkin
16.2m/7.5m
Catamaran
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Avalanche
Lidgard 53
Craig Molloy
15.9m / 8.9m
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M319
2017 is Avalanche’s Brisbane to Gladstone debut. She is an unknown quantity & other competititors will be watching her closely.
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Boss Racing
Saxby Special (QCYC)
Gary Saxby
11.5m / 7.2m
Cat
01
Boss has taken line honours in 2010 & 2013. After taking line honours in the Fairway Challenge and the Surf to City they will be looking for the trifecta.
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Fantasia
Seven Oceans 50 (MYCQ)
Andrew Stransky
15.6m / 8.5m
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AUS 641
Fantasia was 2nd on OMR last year and 4th the year before. They will be looking to continue the trend with a 1st place this year.
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Hasta La Vista
Crowther Hemlock (MYCQ)
Jim Fern/Lyle Stanaway
11m / 9.2m
Tri
009
Hasta La Vista has modified her floats since last year. They’re now larger & has provided a more favourable handicap & the increased buoyancy has provided improved performance.
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No Problem
Schionning Waterline (PCSC)
Ray Hobbs
11.6m / 6.5m
Cat
PC101
No Problem was the performance handicap winner in 2013 & 2016. With good winds they will have no problem challenging for another win.
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Plan B
Catana 471 (RQYS)
Ross Perrins
14.4m / 7.5m
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1210
The is Plan B’s Brisbane to Gladstone debut but Ross is a B2G veteran with a few wins under his belt. If the Wind picks up Saturday arvo she could be in with a chance on handicap.
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Renaissance
Schionning Waterline 1480 (MYCQ)
Mike Hodges
15.3m / 8m
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M1480
2014/2015 Club Champ Renaissance has had bow & stern mods which has helped improve performance. With strong winds this 2007/2008 OMR winner could do it again.
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Rushour
DC50 (MYCQ)
Drew Carruthers
15.4m / 7.56m
Cat
8
Rushour has had a complete rebuild. This will be her first ocean race and will be keen to show what she can do.
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Top Gun
Crowther C50
Darren Drew
15.3m / 9.1m
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AUS888
Top Gun was 2nd over the line in 2016 and will be looking to improve on that in 2016. Without the 2016 winner Morticia she must be line honours favourite.
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XL2
Crowther Super Shockwave (MYCQ)
Mike Peberdy
11.6m / 7.5m
Cat
RQ420
XL2 is a blast from the past. With significant upgrades and new sails she could challenge Top Gun and Boss Racing for line honours. 1993 was a clean sweep for XL2 when it won line honours, OMR and Performance Handicap. In 1995 it won OMR again.
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