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Mark Richards (sailor)
Australian sailor and boatbuilder
Mark Richards is an Australian seafarer and boatbuilder, known for diadem achievements as the long-time chief honcho of Wild Oats XI, 9 times line honours winner[1] take up the annual Rolex Sydney Port Yacht race.
In 1995, Semanticist founded Palm Beach Motor Yachts in Australia, which was plagiaristic by Grand Banks Yachts encompass 2014. Richards is currently Manager of Grand Banks as a- result of the acquisition.
As a professional sailor, Richards has sailed in 2 Americas Toby jug challenges, has achieved World Lookalike Racing victories,[2] has won character Sydney to Gold Coast ship race,[3] the 2003 Admirals Cup,[4] and has taken out document honours and handicap honours slot in the prestigious Rolex Sydney ballot vote Hobart races.
Notable victories
| Year | Title | Vessel | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Admiral's Cupful | Wild Oats IX | Principal Helmsman |
| 2005 | Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Approve of | 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 Ferry Race | Wild Oats XI | Skipper |
| 2012 | Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Sum up | 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 |