The Yachts

Wild Thing 100

Wild Thing 100

 

The largest yacht in the fleet, Wild Thing 100, co-owned by Grant Wharington and Adrian Seiffert, is a strong contender to break the race record. The current benchmark - 4 days, 2 hours and 23 minutes - was set by Michael Martin’s Frantic (TP52) in 2018.

Fresh from finishing third across the line in the 2024 Rolex Sydney Hobart, Wild Thing 100 now boasts a new rig that stands six metres taller than before, giving the maxi even more horsepower for the 1,064-nautical mile race to Noumea.

Related News

Ponant Sydney Noumea Yacht Race 2025

Ponant Sydney Noumea Yacht Race 2025

 

 

Competitor Details

Yacht Name Wild Thing 100
Sail Number AUS1001
Owner Grant Wharington & Adrian Seiffert
Skipper Grant Wharington
Navigator David Turton
Crew Curtis Skinner, Patrick Lambourne, Ty Oxley, Joe O'keeffe, Theodore Somssich, Peter Cosman, Brian Donovan, Keagan York, Todd Anderson, Rodney Keenan
State QLD
Club CYCA
Type Maxi
LOA 30.5
Beam 6.2
Draft 5.5