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As part of the 2025 Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race, shortly after the start as the boat passed Bondi Beach LawConnect Owner Christian Beck and Australian swimming legend Ian Thorpe AM honoured those who lost their lives in the recent Bondi terror attack by scattering rose petals. Fifteen yachts representing the race’s organisers, the Cruising Yacht Club of Australia – one for every victim who sadly lost their life during the tragedy - were also part of the memoriam. A host of other competitors joined in honouring those lost on December 14, 2025.
Alpa 42, Built 1978 launched 1980, Centre cockpit cruiser designed by renowned Sparkman and Stephens, built by Alpa Ship yard with roots in the chemical industry providing assured quality when it comes to the Polyester resin used during construction. Chianti has benefited from a number of major upgrades in 2019 with her underwater fully hull stripped back to gelcoat and 5 coats of International Primacon, 2 coats of hard racing applied. Rig fully replaced in 2019. Set of lazy jacks, a full winter cover in 3 sections. The crafts Rudder was dropped, dried and refitted, gland repacked. New steering cable etc. 12v bluwave aircon fitted to feed aft cabin and saloon. A New Beta 75 installed 2016 (hrs 650), commissioned 2017, Borg Warner velvet drive gearbox factory refurbished 2016, new fuel tank. A Pro Combi Q c2,500 Watt Sinwave Charger/Inverter 2021, cockpit locker and cockpit side deck teak replaced with “tecdec” 2019. Major electrical refit in 2015, Sleeps 5 in 3 cabins plus 2 in saloon. €69,950 UK/EU VAT Paid. Original invoice held. Craft was in Greece before Brexit in 2019. https://www.williamsandsmithells.com/boats/alpa-42/