Skandia (2003 yacht)
2003 Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race
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Skandia (rechristened Wild Thing and Arca in 2019) is a 100 ft maxi yacht built in 2003.[1] She was designed by Don Jones.[1] She won line hours in the 2003 Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race skippered by Grant Wharington.[2]
| Other names | Wild Thing Arca |
|---|---|
| Yacht club | Mornington Yacht Club |
| Nation |  Australia |
| Designer(s) | Don Jones |
| Builder | Hart Marine |
| Racing career | |
| Skippers | Grant Wharington |
| Notable victories | 2003 Sydney–Hobart (l.h.) 2004 Brisbane-Gladstone (l.h.) |
| Specifications | |
| Length | 30 m (98 ft) (LOA) |
| Beam | 4.9 m (16 ft) |
| Draft | 5 m (16 ft) |