2025 Rolex Sydney Hobart Overall Winner
Launched in April 2023 and arriving in Sydney in October 2023, Min River was purpose-built and optimised for highly competitive double-handed offshore racing.
Sailed and optimised by renowned offshore sailor Alexis Loison, every specification and option was carefully selected to create an exceptionally competitive offshore racing yacht capable of meeting the demanding conditions of the Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race.
The result speaks for itself: Min River won the 2025 Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race Overall, demonstrating her outstanding performance, reliability and competitive potential in one of the world’s most demanding offshore races.
While specifically optimised for double-handed IRC offshore racing, Min River is equally capable of delivering highly competitive results with a full crew or under ORC.
The yacht is presented in excellent condition. Over the past two years, she has been raced exclusively in the CYCA Blue Water Series, consisting of five races per year. Outside of racing, Min River has been kept under cover at her berth and carefully maintained.
A proven offshore race winner with exceptional pedigree, performance and versatility, Min River represents a rare opportunity to acquire a recently launched yacht with an outstanding racing record and the potential to compete at the highest level.
Price: Expression of Interest
Location: Sydney, Australia
Contact: Jiang Lin
Phone: +61449677380
Email: jiang@ababelle.com
Race results
- La Trinite to Cowes 2023 IRC two -Handed European Championship – 5th
- Sydney to Hobart 2023 IRC division 3 – 2nd;
- Sydney to Hobart 2023 IRC two handed division- 3rd;
- Sydney to Gold Coast Race 2024, IRC division 3- 1st;
- Sydney to Gold Coast Race 2024, IRC two handed division – 2nd
- Won the 2024 CYCA Blue Water Series Championship in IRC two handed division, IRC division3 and the Wild Rose division.
The boat is offshore race ready with top set up for competitive racing under IRC.
Rig & Deck
- Axon high-modulus carbon mast with carbon spreaders
- Carbon boom
- Carbon retractable bowsprit
- Harken Performa winches
- Rudder trimming system
- 300-litre water ballast system with rapid transfer and easy control
Electronics & Navigation
- NKE Gyro 3 autopilot with rudder feedback
- NKE Pad Pilot with remote control and receiver
- Man Overboard system
- 2 × NKE Multi Graphic Displays on the mast
- 2 × NKE Multi Graphic Displays in the cockpit
- NKE Compass 9X
- Ultrasonic speed and log
- Carbowind HR wind sensor
- GPS
- On-board computer with mounted PC screen
- NKE Interface / Wi-Fi
Communications
- Icom VHF radio
- Icom AIS
- GSM antenna
- Starlink Maritime providing worldwide coverage
Engine & Propulsion
- Volvo Penta D1 engine
- Racing Gori propeller
Power & Electrical
- 2 × 100 Ah lithium service batteries
- 1 × 30 Ah engine battery
- Battery monitoring system
- 2 × fixed solar panels
- Connection for 1 additional mobile solar panel
Interior & Comfort
Although Min River has been developed with a strong focus on IRC performance, additional equipment and comfort have been incorporated to make her equally practical for delivery passages and weekend cruising.
- Saloon bench seating with lee cloths
- Forward cabin with double size mattress
- Galley with Jetboil
- Sink with pressurised fresh-water supply
- Seawater pump
- Electric toilet
- Fridge / refrigeration unit
- 2 × fresh water tanks
- Transom swimming ladder
- Cockpit shower
- Cockpit speaker
The result is a highly competitive offshore racing yacht that retains a level of comfort and practicality rarely found in an IRC-focused race boat.
Sails
- 2 × North Sails 3Di Mainsails with one mainsail configured with 3 reefs, with the third reef able to serve as a trysail for easier short-handed handling
- J1.5 – North Sails 3Di
- J2 – North Sails 3Di
- J3 – North Sails 3Di, with reef (J4)
- North Sails Storm Jib
- A3 – North Sails All-Purpose Super Code 150, with reef (A5 configuration)
- A4 – North Sails All-Purpose Super Code 150 (biggest A sail)
- S2 – North Sails Super Code 75/90
- S3 – North Sails Super Code 150, with reef (S5 configuration)
Covers
- WeatherMax Marine boat cover
