The SOLAS Big Boat challenge 2009 onboard Lahana..Lahana is a fixed keel water ballast yacht that was built in 2003 in NZ and designed by Brett Bakewell White. She has previously raced under the name Konica Minolta and Zana, and is now owned by Peter Millard and his brother in law John Honan..The CYCA's SOLAS Big Boat Challenge, one of Sydney most spectacular sporting and harbour fixtures, has for 15 consecutive years marked the start of the Rolex Sydney Hobart lead-up events and this year...
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The SOLAS Big Boat challenge 2009 onboard Lahana..Lahana is a fixed keel water ballast yacht that was built in 2003 in NZ and designed by Brett Bakewell White. She has previously raced under the name Konica Minolta and Zana, and is now owned by Peter Millard and his brother in law John Honan..The CYCA's SOLAS Big Boat Challenge, one of Sydney most spectacular sporting and harbour fixtures, has for 15 consecutive years marked the start of the Rolex Sydney Hobart lead-up events and this year it will again fall in between the Rolex Trophy One Design Series and the Rating Series..The CYCA has this year decided to dedicate the event to raise awareness and funds for its SOLAS Trusts, which were established following the stormy 1998 Sydney Hobart Yacht Race when six lives were lost. .
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