Talk: First to Hobart, Nine Times
FIRST TO HOBART, NINE TIMES
An evening with Graeme Taylor & Friends
Join us for an unforgettable night of ocean racing stories from the pointy end of the fleet.
Featuring Graeme Taylor (Andoo Comanche, Wild Thing) – two-time Australian Sailing Male Sailor of the Year. Impressively he's competed in 29 Hobarts, achieved 9 Line Honours, 1 Overall and 1 Race Record.
From locally designed, built and sailed Mornington boats to maxis like Wild Oats, Black Jack and Master Lock Comanche, he’s lived the journey from Corinthian dream to world-class winning.
Graeme will be joined by Cam McKenzie (Co-Skipper, Ginan) and Stuart Hutchison (Antipodes, former MMYC Commodore).
Hear what it truly takes to cross Bass Strait and finish at the front -
the preparation, pressure, teamwork and the leadership and the moments where races are decided.
From the Sydney to Hobart and Melbourne to Hobart, this is a rare insight into elite offshore sailing, the pathway from inshore to ocean racing, and the mindset of those who compete at the highest level.
Facilitated by Melissa Warren
MYC Sailing Manager
1× ORCV Westcoaster • 2× Sydney to Hobart
ORCV Next Gen Lead
Not a lecture.
Not a highlight reel.
Real stories from sailors who’ve lived it.
📅 Friday 30 January
⏰ 7:00pm (following the Members Draw) upstairs in The Function Room
📍 Mornington Yacht Club
An evening with Graeme Taylor & Friends
Join us for an unforgettable night of ocean racing stories from the pointy end of the fleet.
Featuring Graeme Taylor (Andoo Comanche, Wild Thing) – two-time Australian Sailing Male Sailor of the Year. Impressively he's competed in 29 Hobarts, achieved 9 Line Honours, 1 Overall and 1 Race Record.
From locally designed, built and sailed Mornington boats to maxis like Wild Oats, Black Jack and Master Lock Comanche, he’s lived the journey from Corinthian dream to world-class winning.
Graeme will be joined by Cam McKenzie (Co-Skipper, Ginan) and Stuart Hutchison (Antipodes, former MMYC Commodore).
Hear what it truly takes to cross Bass Strait and finish at the front -
the preparation, pressure, teamwork and the leadership and the moments where races are decided.
From the Sydney to Hobart and Melbourne to Hobart, this is a rare insight into elite offshore sailing, the pathway from inshore to ocean racing, and the mindset of those who compete at the highest level.
Facilitated by Melissa Warren
MYC Sailing Manager
1× ORCV Westcoaster • 2× Sydney to Hobart
ORCV Next Gen Lead
Not a lecture.
Not a highlight reel.
Real stories from sailors who’ve lived it.
📅 Friday 30 January
⏰ 7:00pm (following the Members Draw) upstairs in The Function Room
📍 Mornington Yacht Club
Friday 30 January 2026 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM (UTC+11)
Location
Mornington Yacht Club
1 Schnapper Point Drive, Mornington VIC 3931
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Talk: First to Hobart, Nine Times
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