2004 Big Dogs
This year’s Mackinac Race will see at least two boats of over 80 feet on the starting line in Chicago.
Genuine Risk is an 89 footer built and just launched in Australia.
Genuine Risk is one of the new breed of maxis featuring a keel that cants from side to side. She also has rudders both forward and aft. Owner Randall Pittman has sailed a J 160 in past races.
The Devos family will once again have a first to finish contender. As usual the boat will sail under the Wind Quest name.
Wind Quest was formerly known as Zephyrus V. She was the first of the Max Z 86’s to launch. In early 2003 the RP design set a record in the Fort Lauderdale to Montego Bay race.
Before contesting the Mac races Wind Quest will be sailing the Bermuda race.
As has been typical in recent years, race records are at risk, maybe even a genuine risk.
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