InfoTrack owner Christian Beck is the one supermaxi boss disappointed by the latest weather forecast for the Sydney to Hobart yacht race starting on Boxing Day.
The forecast is for light winds at the start with north to north easterly breezes of about 15 to 25 knots for most of the first couple of days and no heavy weather for the fleet of 85, which includes five supermaxis.
"I think a big heavy boat like InfoTrack, we really need a lot of wind, so it's a bit disappointing for us, really," Beck said.
Christian Beck of Infotrack. Source: AAP
"We can sort of bash through the really heavy stuff but there is nothing to bash through in this forecast..
Comanche skipper Jim Cooney was more content with what was being predicted.
"I am happy with the forecast," said Cooney, whose boat will be looking for back-to-back line honours wins.
Mark Richards, skipper of eight-time line honours winner Wild Oats XI described it as a wonderful forecast for the whole fleet.
"It's a nor-easter the whole way there and a few little challenging transitions to get through maybe," Richards said.
The Sydney to Hobart trophy. Source: AAP
Mark Bradford skipper of proven light winds performing supermaxi Black Jack said it was a great forecast.
"Everyone is going to get a go," Bradford said.
"It's particularly good for the fleet. It will get the fleet south pretty quickly and safely.
"Getting everyone there in one piece is the most important part of this."
David Witt, skipper of the one overseas supermaxi, Hong Kong's Sun Hung Kai Scallywag, said he said he was pretty happy with the forecast.
"Five boats can win and the weather is not really going to change that," Witt said..
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