This Feline Is Cruising in a Historical Boat Race (He’s Not Actually in It to Win It)

Have you ever fulfilled a feline with sea legs? Or a feline that likes water even a bit? Meet Oli, a feline with an enthusiasm for cruising.

Oli is making history. He is the very first cat to take part in the Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race 2023.

Oli’s owner, Bob Williams, a former naval officer, is at the helm for their entry into this year’s race. Bob has invested his life sailing around the globe, and he likes to take loveable Oli with him. “I think Oli rather likes the boat life,” he shared in a current interview.

Bob, alongside co-skipper Chris Warren, is presently taking part in the race from Sydney, Australia to Hobart, Tasmania. The race started on Boxing Day (December 26), and they are wishing to get here before New Year’s Eve. You can track their progress on the race’s official site.

They are cruising on the earliest boat in the race, Sylph VI, a 40-foot (12-meter) yacht built in 1960. Bob has sailed worldwide 2.5 times in this boat, including a current circumnavigation of the globe, which saw him sail around the globe in 193 days, cruising via all the terrific capes. Sylph VI has cruised in the Sydney Hobart race six times, however the last time was in 1972.

“She’s an older, much heavier boat. We might be at the back of the fleet, however we’re just here to have a good time and participate,” said Bob.

The competitors is open to smaller boats with two-handed skippers along with bigger very yachts with up to 24 team. Over 100 yachts are taking part in the race, which has been an Australian sporting custom because it began in 1945. With a racing distance of 630 nautical miles (1,170 km), it is one of the world’s most difficult offshore luxury yacht races with varying conditions at this time of year.

Best of luck to Bob, Chris, and Oli on their historical race.

Meet Oli, a feline with a passion for sailing. Oli is participating in the Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race 2023. Here’s his story.

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