The Yachts

Le Tiroflan

Le Tiroflan

 

Le Tiroflan is a fast, unforgiving racing yacht that has high expectations of her crew, the owner included! Recently bought by Chris Taylor, he and the crew have been working hard at learning what makes this boat go and what doesn’t. The crew describe themselves as fun-loving while trying to live up to Le Tiroflan’s expectations. The boat competed on the Class 40 circuit until 2019. Highlights include finishing seventh in the 2010  Route du Rhum and 13th in the 2014 edition. Le Tiroflan has also contested two Jacques Vabre races finishing fifth twice (2011 and 2013) and competed in the Quebec-Saint Malo race in 2012.

 

Competitor Details

Yacht Name Le Tiroflan
Sail Number FRA85
Owner Chris Taylor
Skipper Chris Taylor
Navigator Johnny Simonovski
Crew Andrew Cain, Michael Formosa (29), Brett Sheridan, Jason Swartz
State Australia
Club CYCA
Type Pogo 40
LOA 12.18
Beam 4.5
Draft 3.0