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Mark Richards (sailor)
Australian sailor and boatbuilder / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Mark Richards is an Australian sailor and boatbuilder, known for his achievements as the long-time skipper of Wild Oats XI, 9 times line honours winner[1] of the annual Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht race.
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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.