Maritimo Launches its new TP52 yacht – the Maritimo 11
The Maritimo 11 is a strong contender for this year’s Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race.
Representing the Gold Coast and Queensland in the iconic 2022 Rolex Sydney-Hobart Yacht Race, the Maritimo 11
The 628 nautical mile course is often described as the most gruelling ocean race in the world, attracting sailors from around the world and the cream of Australian entries. Maritimo 11 will compete in the 52-foot grand prix racing yachts class, against 12 other contenders, including two champion internationals.
The 15.85-metre Maritimo 11 is a meticulously refurbished, Reichel Pugh-designed TP52 — a champion racing yacht brought to Australia from Mexico by Maritimo founder, Bill Barry-Cotter, who saw untapped potential that could be utilised in the company’s racing division. The thorough refit included new sails and all navigation equipment to bring her up to the latest safety and racing standards.
The TP52 was originally designed for the Transpac Race from Los Angeles to Honolulu and is a lean, light-weight yacht with few creature comforts for crew. There are around 80 of these carbon fibre yachts racing in all parts of the world, and they are extremely competitive.
Maritimo 11 sets off south for the Sydney Hobart race
The TPs have dominated Australian ocean racing, including the Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race, in recent times and seem to enjoy a sweet spot under the IRC Handicap Rule that determines the overall winner of the race.
Maritimo is a proudly Australian manufacturer and is unique as the only luxury motor yacht builder in the world with a dedicated racing division and world championship race team all in-house.
“We are extremely proud to be a Gold Coast manufacturer, with more than 300+ employees and motor yachts that are prized around the world,” states Tom Barry-Cotter, Managing Director at Maritimo.
“A testament to the skills and craftsmanship of our tradespeople, Maritimo 11 will be flying the flag for the Gold Coast in the 2022 Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race.”
Michael Spies, veteran of 44 Rolex Sydney Hobart Race, is at the helm and his crew of 14 includes Bill Barry-Cotter’s brother, Kendal, several champion sailors and Navigator Murray Spence.
(L-R) Bill Barry-Cotter, Kendal Barry-Cotter, Tom Tate and Tom Barry-Cotter
Maritimo 11’s crew has an impress tally of 198 Rolex Sydney Hobart Races between the crew of 14.
14-year-old aspiring Olympic sailor, Addison Newlan, who is supported by Maritimo in a yacht racing program, will be on Maritimo 11 on the sail down to Sydney.
Addison raced with the crew during Hamilton Island Race week and will be part of the Maritimo 11 delivery crew but will have to wait a few more years before she can compete due to the event’s age requirement of 18 but being part of the highly experience crew as they sail this strong contender south is an exceptional opportunity for the 14-year-old.
The Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race has become an icon of Australia's summer sport and will start at 1pm Boxing Day. The starting line on Sydney Harbour will attract thousands of pleasure crafts and many thousands of spectators around the foreshores.
Aspiring Olympic sailor Addison Newlan
Following the Boxing Day start, you can track the progress of Maritimo 11 on the official race tracker.
Quick facts
MARITIMO 11
| Length | 15.85m (52') |
| Beam | 4.34m (14'3") |
| Designer | Reichel Pugh USA (designers of Wild Oats IX) |
| Builder | Green Marine UK |
| Hull material | Carbon fibre/Nomex |
| Draft | 3.4m (11'2") |
| Total sail area | 410sqm |
| Total displacement | 7800kg |
| Hull weight | 1500kg |
| Top speed | 30 knots |
| Average daily run | 320 nautical miles per day |
Crew
| Michael Spies | Gold Coast | 44 Sydney Hobart Races |
| Kendal Barry-Cotter | Gold Coast | 11 Sydney Hobart Races |
| Neil Sherring | Gold Coast | 3 Sydney Hobart Races |
| Stewart Graham | Gold Coast | 3 Sydney Hobart Races |
| Steve Jackson | Gold Coast | 3 Sydney Hobart Races - sailmaker for Maritimo |
| Matt Levings | Gold Coast | 0 Sydney Hobart Races (former 1500m Commonwealth Games swimmer) |
| Ben Lockyer | Brisbane | 0 Sydney Hobart Races |
| Peter Jones | Brisbane | 25 Sydney Hobart Races |
| Rick Roberts | Brisbane | 25 Sydney Hobart Races |
| Peter Sheldrick | Sydney | 30 Sydney Hobart Races |
| Peter Britt | Foster NSW | 15 Sydney Hobart Races |
| Scott Kaufman | New York expat Australian | 16 Sydney Hobart Races (former Olympian) |
| Murray Spence | Whitsundays | Navigator - 21 Sydney Hobart Races |
| Mike Hughes | Perth | 16 Sydney Hobart Races (more than any other West Australian) |
Supplied by Maritimo