Elevate Your Racing Experience with Our Premier Yachts

by Jason Rowed, Race Yachts 4 Sep 08:00 NZST

Judel Vrolijk Mini Maxi Whisper © Rolex / Andrea Francolini

Race Yachts are thrilled to present our latest premium offerings in high-performance race yachts, available now through Race Yachts Brokerage. Whether you are looking to dominate offshore or inshore regattas, our collection features some of the most distinguished vessels on the market.

Don't Miss Out: These exclusive listings won't last long. If you are ready to elevate your racing experience, get in touch with us today to arrange a viewing or discuss your needs.

When only the best will do.....

New Builds & Brokerage

Judel Vrolijk Mini Maxi
Whisper
FOR SALE

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Have you heard? Whisper, the impressive high-performance mini-maxi from the renowned Judel/Vrolijk team, is now on the market. Designed to compete for the world's most prestigious trophies, she has excelled under both IRC and ORC, showcasing her capabilities in both inshore and offshore racing. Impeccably maintained and equipped with an extensive inventory befitting a true thoroughbred, Whisper is ready for her next challenge.

New keel designed 2020
New rudder blade built in 2023
Runner winch upgrade 2020
New, longer Bow sprit fitted
Optimised bulb weight 2023
Deck and mast re-painted 2023
Water Ballast Installation: 730L per side
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Photo credit: Rolex|Andrea Fracncolini - Bow Caddy Media

TP 52

FOR SALE

Celestial

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TP 52 Celestial - Optimised for optimum performance
Want to be up there amongst the front-runners? There is no doubt Celestial has proven herself to be one of the best of the TP52 fleet with a podium history that's hard to beat.
2024 Brisbane to Gladstone 1st Overall IRC
2023 Rolex Sydney to Hobart 2nd IRC Div 1
2022 Rolex Sydney to Hobart 1st IRC Overall & Div 1 IRC
2021 Brisbane to Gladstone 3rd overall and conventional ballast race record
2021 Rolex Sydney to Hobart 2nd IRC Overall & 1st Div 1 IRC/ORC
Celestial comes with Offshore and Inshore modes.
Twin wheels or tiller setup.
Offshore equipment removable.
Cat 1 safety equipment.
Watermaker, Starlink sat phone, life rafts.
Full North Sails Wardrobe.

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Photo credit Rolex | Kurt Arrigo

GP / Fast 40+
Enterprise Next Gen
FOR SALE

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Fresh from her class win in the Rolex Sydney Hobart, this GP 42 / Fast 40+ is one of the most exciting boats on the water.
Enterprise Next Generation known previously as "Tokoloshe" is an impressively upgraded IRC 42 from Botin and Carkeek that has been optimized for IRC. A brand new, offshore capable mast installed in 2020 on top of the huge upgrades in 2014 and again in 2017, this yacht has excelled as one of the best "all-rounder" FAST 40's on the UK circuit. Impressive IRC successes both inshore and offshore, including a 2nd in class at the 2015 Fastnet make this a very attractive boat. Winner of 13/14 races this year in the FAST 40 circuit, since new rig install in 2020.

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Asking price: $560,000
Photo credit LIndsay Preece

TP 52
Secret Men's Business
FOR SALE

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It's time to live your dream and race at the very top of the game. SMB's pedigree is second to none as the Australian IRC Champion 2023.
Built from the moulds of the TP52 super series World Champion Platoon.
Designed by the J/V office in Germany and built by Premier Composites.
SMB has been engineered and built to be offshore race capable.
The Hall Spars mast is setup to take Code 0's & also has a reefing system.
ECsix carbon rigging just serviced. This high performance machine has an enviable reputation for being exceptionally fast on the water. Request an inventory.......

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Photo credit Nic Douglass for @sailorgirlHQ

King 40
Soozal
FOR SALE

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With a world class reputation for their podium performance, this King 40 designed by Mark Mills is an absolute champion contender.
Soozal has such an outstanding results record, there are just to many to list...
From Twilight sailing to Sydney Hobarts, Soozal is for those who are truly competitive.
Professionally maintained with recent upgrades including:
Carbon mast refurbished, brand new standing rigging, excellent sail wardrobe by North Sails, push button powered racing winches, and the list goes on.
Match all these great features with a fantastic interior and sporty cockpit.
If you have that urge to step onto the podium, get in touch.

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Carkeek Fast 40+
Victoire
FOR SALE

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Victoire is a Carkeek Fast 40 built by the famous McConaghy Boats. This all-carbon and Nomex flyer has been campaigned successfully across the globe in all conditions. The Carkeek Fast 40 is specifically tailored for this racing class, featuring advanced hull designs, lightweight construction, and high-tech sail configurations to maximise speed and agility on the water. As Victoire she continues to perform at an impressive level with podium finishes at Hamilton Island Race Week, Airlie Beach Race Week and Lincoln Race Week, just to name a few. Recently relaunched from a full service including new antifoul, topsides polish, new propellor and all new bearings for her retractable propellor system.

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Asking price: $369,000

Sydney 36 Sports
Stormaway
FOR SALE

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This Sydney 36 is a proven race winner for many years both on Sydney Harbour and Pittwater.
She comes with a great inventory including North 3Di sails, B & G instruments, Harken winches and a Yanmar sail drive engine.
Race results: IRC WINNER
- CYCA Short Ocean Point score Div 2: 23/24
- Sydney Short Ocean Racing Championship 2023
- Sydney Combined Clubs 23/24
Recent antifoul and full engine service, rudder bearing service Feb 2024.
Whether its IRC racing at the top with a full crew or double handed, social sailing with friends or just hanging out on the water this Sydney 36 ticks all the boxes.

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Asking price: $115,000

Volvo Ocean 60
Merit - (In commercial survey)
FOR SALE

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This ocean-racing thoroughhbred is ready to earn it's keep. Merit comes complete with Commercial 1D survey certification, or in layman terms, can take paying guests. Worth noting she is ready to go for this years Sydney-Hobart race.
Merit racer presents in great condition due to an an extensive re-fit over the last few years. Her sail plan consists of swept-back spreaders and a single backstay, making her very user-friendly. In 2018 Merit was given a complete rebuild with $280,000 being invested. In 2023 over $100,000 was spent on further upgrades.
Full cat 1 Sydney to Hobart spec'd, or just head North and live the dream running charters in the Whitsundays perhaps?
Check out the inventory online via the links, it's extensive.

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Asking price: $299,000 REDUCED

Beneteau First 45
Racer Cruiser - Mankani
FOR SALE

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The ultimate Racer Cruiser is right here.

Super comfortable and super competitive, this First 45 is set to impress the family as well as the racing sailor. Sharing the same sleek profile and sophisticated temperament as its big brother, the First 50, the First 45 is designed to deliver maximum temptation and pleasure by offering a completely new vision of what cruising should be. A thoroughbred design with an innovative hull, this fast 14-metre cruiser achieves the perfect balance between style, power and safety. Secure exhilaration on this scale makes every sail an unforgettable event. So whether its racing up or down the coast of cruising around the whitsundays Makani has you covered and is set to impress.

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Asking price: $365,000

Brand New Australian Made
JPK 11.80 Racer Cruiser
FOR SALE (Hull #4 available)

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Modern - Fast - Competitive - Australian made

Our proud new builds are definitely something to keep your eye on, The JPK 11.80s, crafted by French naval architect Jacques Valer have certainly made a mark in the sailing world with some outstanding results to date.

Now proudly built in Australia, three just sold, the fourth now available.

This ultimate IRC/ORC racer cruiser has been placed on so many podiums we can't list them all, but I urge you to contact me to discuss their competitive pricing and specifications. Excellent pricing even includeds a carbon fibre mast and boom.....

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Photo Credit Rolex | Andrea Francolini

IRC - GP 42
Shining Sea
FOR SALE

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Shining Sea is fresh from her recent success of 2nd on line honours and 2nd IRC in the Adelaide to Port Lincoln race earlier this year, she is in excellent condition and has also been upgraded and optimised over the last few years. Hall Spars ultra high/high modulus carbon mast in 2020, Botin-designed deeper low vcg steel keel fin (3m) (2017), Botin-designed lighter bulb(2021), new rudder (2021), topsides and deck respray (2021), Seadek cockpit floor (2021). Match that with fantastic performance under IRC and ORCi,and she becomes an exceptional package.
She is fast, she is fun, and she is in fantastic condition. So much potential right here!

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Asking price: REDUCED $339,000

Pogo 40 GTE
Water Ballast - Short handed
FOR SALE

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Excellent short handed racer-cruiser with water ballast and a very extensive inventory. The Pogo 40 GTE design offers a balance of speed and comfort, making it suitable for long-distance cruising as well as competitive racing.
Its sleek hull design, modern rigging, and high-performance sails maximize speed under sail. Comfortable accommodations below deck include; sleeping quarters, a galley and a head, to ensure a pleasant experience during extended trips.
Overall, the Pogo 40 GTE is a versatile and high-quality sailboat designed for those who appreciate both performance and comfort on the water.
She has been professionally maintained and has benefited from all new sails (3Di), electronics, running rigging, and many other upgrades as noted on her extensive inventory.

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Asking price: $239,000 REDUCED

DK 46 Khaleesi
FOR SALE

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This DK 46 is an excellent dual purpose racer cruiser, with an exceptionally long list of premier race & regatta credits to her name. Khaleesi has been one of the top performing Division 2 IRC race yachts in Australia, and continually upgraded throughout her life, including a high modulus Hall Spar carbon rig new in 2017, featuring halyard locks. She also comes with an excellent sail wardrobe from Doyle Sails. Combine her performance and comfort and you have one of the best Racer Cruisers ready for her next winning adventures. Look at that impressive interior and recent cockpit refurbishment.

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Asking price: $249,000
Photo credit: Andrea Francolini

9m Canting Keel Racer
Launched 2019
FOR SALE

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Massive price reduction
This 9m Carbon fibre canting keel rocketship was launched in 2019 and used only a dozen times. Excellent condition, designed by Fred Barrett, Carbon mast and boom, Doyle sails and B & G H5000 instruments. Transport cradle available as well.
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Was~~$179,000~~ REDUCED $99,0000

Reichel Pugh DK 43
Minerva
FOR SALE

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Minerva is a Reichel Pugh 43 built by DK Yachts, and later modified by Mark Mills to add a bulb keel optimised for IRC racing. The current owner added a further 300kg to the bulb in 2014 under the supervision of Andy Dovell. A nicely versatile yacht, Minerva has a competitive IRC handicap of 1.152 and is well-maintained and functional for both racing or cruising. She's more than 1.90m headroom, sleeps 8 while racing (4 each side) and 2 in the bow when not racing, and boasts comforts of a separate galley (twin gas burners, sink and cold box), nav station, and enclosed head. Floorboards are wood veneer over foam. Recently Anti-fouled and extensive maintenance by Noakes. You'll get a lot of bang for your buck with this performance package.

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Asking price: $125,000

Welbourn IRC 52
Windsikher
FOR SALE

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This Welbourn IRC 52 is ready and waiting for some podium IRC racing. A true fan-favourite of the Asian yachting scene, Windsikher has an impressive score card. Currently located in Langkawi and ready to race the next regatta in Asia, or simply sail her home. She comes with great pedigree and a fantastic inventory.

Hydraulic push button winch package.
North sails wardrobe.
Updated Keel fin 2017.
Updated Bow sprit 2018/19.

Great opportunity to mix it at the front of the fleet at the right price.
Includes shipping cradle, a 20 foot aircon container (workshop) with good set of tools and boat spares, and a 40 foot container with aircon and racks for storage of all racing and delivery sails.
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Priced to sell $149,000 USD
Photo Credit Guy Nowell

Farr 40
Aramax
FOR SALE

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Aramax is a great example of a Farr 40, setup for both IRC and class racing. She has been maintained well and has a nice list of upgrades added over the last few years, including new Harken winches in 2021, new B & G and Garmin instruments in 2022 and an amazing North Sails wardrobe. Fast easy to sail and affordable are the key ingredients to the Farr 40.

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Asking price: $159,000

Elliot 35 Super Sport
Canting Keel Racer
FOR SALE

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A Canting Keel rocket ship, short-handed or fully crewed racing.

Ocean Ranger III is an Elliott 35SS. Built in New Zealand by Yachting Developments, she is the second 35SS to launch, after the famous Crusader. Formerly known as Bushido, she has won most double-handed races in New Zealand before moving to the US as Inigo Montoya where she was sailed double-handed, including in the Newport to Bermuda 121. Now in WA, she sails as Ocean Ranger III, fully crewed and 3 up. Ready to go, she could well be the double-handed line-honours champion for the next Sydney to Hobart. Recent upgrades include: B&G processor, Toughbook, sail wardrobe designed by One Sails a new 20HP Yanmar diesel engine.

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Reduced price:$220,000 REDUCED

McConaghy MC 38
Game on 2
FOR SALE
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Price slashed to $199,000
Get your winning Game On with an MC38. She's in excellent condition so you wont be disappointed. Built new as Maserati for Neville Crichton and is now named Game On 2. There is more to the MC 38 than just class racing, as demonstrated by her impressive IRC and AMS results card. Heaps fun, Game On 2 comes with Twin wheel steering, excellent inventory including H5000 instruments and a storage/transport cradle with high and low modes.
2023 Australian IRC Championships 3rd IRC
2023 Adelaide to Lincoln race 3rd AMS
2023 Lincoln Race week 3rd IRC 2,3rd AMS
2021 Adelaide to Lincoln race 5th IRC
2021 Lincoln race week 2nd IRC Div 2

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Asking price: REDUCED $199,000

TP 52 Quest
FOR SALE

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A rare opportunity to own a proven, well-maintained race yacht.
Quest, a two-time Sydney Hobart winner, is a testament to reliability and performance, having completed all 10 of the Hobart races she started. Not only is she a formidable offshore competitor, but Quest also demonstrates her prowess in inshore regattas. Most recently, she delivered an exceptional performance at the TP52 ACT 4 in Pittwater, securing 3rd Overall IRC and 2nd Overall TPR. Whether for regattas or the Sydney to Hobart, Quest is fully prepared and waiting for you.
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Asking price: $395,000 Reduced
Photo credit: Wendell Teodoro for @sailorgirlHG

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