Osaka Cup 2007 -
Dekadence
Competitor Details
| Yacht Name: | Dekadence |  |
|---|---|---|
| Skipper/co-skipper: | Philip Coombs | |
| Crew/co-skipper: | Peter Walsh | |
| Yacht Model: | DK 46 | |
| Race Group: | Racer A | |
| Yacht Sail Number: | ||
| Club: | Sandringham Yacht Club | |
| Port: | Melbourne | |
| Nationality: | Australia | |
| LOA: | 14.1m | |
| Bmax: | ||
| Disp: | 9 Tonne | |
| Yacht sail area: | ||
| Draft: | 2.99 | |
| Hull Colour: | White | |
| Finish Time: | 23h 56m 03s (UTC) April 29, 2007 |
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| Website: | http://www.coombsyachting.com/ |
Skipper/co-skipper Details
| Name: | Philip Coombs |  |
|---|---|---|
| Hobbies & Interests: | Sailing, golf, socializing (that's why I like the other two) | |
| Email: | phil@coombs.com.au | |
| Phone: | 0419 834 678 | |
| Previous Osaka races: | yes 2003 | |
| Reasons for Competing: | It is a race I have wanted to do for many many years. I love short handed sailing and this race is the pinnacle for two handed sailing in a non professional environment. | |
| Expectations: | After failing to finish 2003 our goal is to focus on finishing the race safely as our primary goal and doing well as our secondary goal. | |
| Looking forward to: | Arriving in Japan, enjoying the hospitality and to experience first hand this amazing country. | |
| Years sailing: | 34 years | |
| Favourite waters: | My favourite racing water is Port Phillip Bay and cruising grounds would be the Whitsundays. | |
| Favourite sailing experience: | Two handed sailing | |
| Sailing Achievements: | Sailing 70,000 plus ocean miles, over 6,000 two handed sailing miles, 7 Sydney Hobart Races, 3 Melbourne Hobart Races, Competed in 6 World titles in J24's and Etchells, Won a number of Club Championships, Won a few state based championships. But most of all love getting out on the water. | |
| Additional Comments: | In a sport that is slowly being dominated by professional sailors and major sponsors it is fantastic to see a true Corinthian event like the Osaka race. It is a fantastic event and should be protected for the future of the sport and its passionate sailors. |
Crew/co-skipper Details
| Name: | Peter Walsh |  |
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| Hobbies & Interests: | Sailing & Golf. | |
| Previous Osaka races: | Yes in 2003. | |
| Why did you choose to compete? | An ambition in life - one more box to be ticked. | |
| Expectations: | To get to the finish line after failing to finish last time! | |
| Looking forward to: | A hot shower at the end and touring Japan. | |
| Years sailing: | 50+ years | |
| Favourite waters: | The Pacific. | |
| Favourite sailing experience: | Yacht delivery from Alaska to Australia. | |
| Sailing Achievements: | 18 Sydney to Hobarts, Numerous Melbourne to Hobarts, Brisbane to Gizo, Darwin to Ambon, Darwin to Bali and many, many, many in between. | |
| Additional Comments: | Looking forward to the race ahead. |
