Osaka Cup 2007 -
COCORIN interland
Competitor Details
| Yacht Name: | COCORIN interland |  |
|---|---|---|
| Skipper/co-skipper: | Itaru Matsunaga | |
| Crew/co-skipper: | John Bankart | |
| Yacht Model: | Elliott 16m Schoomer | |
| Race Group: | Racer Class A | |
| Yacht Sail Number: | JPN3755 | |
| Club: | JSAF | |
| Port: | Shimizu Port | |
| Nationality: | Japan | |
| LOA: | 16m | |
| Bmax: | 4.48m | |
| Disp: | 11000kg | |
| Yacht sail area: | 15 | |
| Draft: | 3.1m | |
| Hull Colour: | white | |
| Finish Time: | 04h 51m 22s (UTC) April 27, 2007 |
Skipper/co-skipper Details
| Name: | Itaru Matsunaga | |
|---|---|---|
| Hobbies & Interests: | Yachting including management, maintenance, cleaning, planning and sailing itself. Also yacht insurance as a business | |
| Previous Osaka races: | None, this is the first time | |
| Reasons for Competing: | I have been involved in the past 3 races: my sailing master Mr Shigeo Saito joined 1987 race that impressed me to do the same by myself some day. My sister, Kaori, participated in 1991 race aboard "Raika" for which I helped her a Project Manager. I was involved in 2003 race with my business of yacht insurance. This is the time for me to do the race by myself and will manage somehow to be at the start line. | |
| Expectations: | This race is supreme and biggest dream, and the objective in my sailing. | |
| Looking forward to: | It is a challenge how good we can sail a 53 foot schooner. I wish to show the evidence that we can reach a dream. | |
| Years sailing: | 20 years since my father took me for sailing | |
| Favourite waters: | Around the west side of Izu Peninsula and Ogasawara Islands, particularly Chichijima | |
| Favourite sailing experience: | When my boat is sailing well with good sail trims and balance | |
| Sailing Achievements: | First place in 2005 Ogasawara Race and in 2006 Toba Pearl Race | |
| Additional Comments: | I am very grateful to my sister and crew who helped me in preparation and are delivering the boat at this moment |
Crew/co-skipper Details
| Name: | John Bankart |  |
|---|---|---|
| Hobbies & Interests: | 4WD and motorbikes. | |
| Email: | http://www.learn2sail.com.au/ | |
| Phone: | 0403 466 619 | |
| Previous Osaka races: | Yes in 2003 | |
| Why did you choose to compete? | For fun! | |
| Expectations: | To win. | |
| Looking forward to: | Cold beer at the equator. | |
| Years sailing: | Many years | |
| Favourite waters: | South Pacific. | |
| Favourite sailing experience: | Melbourne - Osaka 2003 | |
| Sailing Achievements: | Many... |
