Mark Richards (sailor)

Mark Richards is an Australian sailor and boatbuilder, best known for his achievements as skipper of Wild Oats XI, 9 times line honours winner[1] of the annual Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht race.

Wild Oats XI in the 2011 Sydney to Hobart race, skippered by Richards

In 1995, Richards founded Palm Beach Motor Yachts in Australia, which was acquired by Grand Banks Yachts in 2014. Richards is currently CEO of Grand Banks as a result of the acquisition.

As a professional sailor, Richards has sailed in 2 Americas Cup challenges, has achieved World Match Racing victories,[2] has won the Sydney to Gold Coast yacht race,[3] the 2003 Admirals Cup,[4] and has taken out line honours and handicap honours in the prestigious Rolex Sydney to Hobart races.

Notable victories
Year Title Vessel Position
2003 Admiral's Cup Wild Oats IX Principal Helmsman
2005 Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race 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 Hobart Yacht Race Wild Oats XI Skipper
2010 Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race Wild Oats XI Skipper
2012 Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race 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 Hobart Yacht Race Wild Oats XI Skipper

References
  1. "Historical Facts - Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race 2016". www.rolexsydneyhobart.com. Retrieved 26 March 2017.
  2. "Wild Oats XI - Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race 2016". www.rolexsydneyhobart.com. Retrieved 26 March 2017.
  3. "Wild Oats XI wins Sydney to GC yacht race". News. Retrieved 26 March 2017.
  4. "Australians sink Spanish to win Admiral's Cup - smh.com.au". www.smh.com.au. Retrieved 26 March 2017.
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