Overview
About this vessel
Fresh from an extraordinary victory in the 2025 Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race, securing Overall Honours and the Double Handed IRC Division win, the JPK 1030 Min River stands at the pinnacle of modern shorthanded offshore racing performance.
Ordered new from France and commissioned with the direct input of Jean Pierre Kalbert, this yacht was meticulously optimised, tested, and configured prior to shipping to Australia. Every specification and option was selected with a single objective. To create the most competitive double handed offshore racing yacht possible for the demanding conditions of Australia’s East Coast and the challenge of the Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race.
JPK yachts are globally respected for their IRC focused design philosophy and exceptional short handed efficiency. They can be raced very competitively with crew, yet achieve peak performance without requiring a full IRC crew allocation.
Below deck, the layout is practical, efficient, and purpose built for offshore racing: Saloon bench seating with lee cloths, aft port galley with Jetboil, 12V fridge, and sink, starboard navigation station, aft pipe cots integrated with ballast tank structure, electric toilet aft to starboard.
Preparing a yacht to enter and compete successfully in the Rolex Sydney Hobart requires enormous commitment in time, engineering, and financial investment. Min River removes that journey, offering a fully proven and race ready platform capable of immediate success in Australia or internationally. For international buyers, this yacht provides a unique opportunity to compete in one of the world’s most iconic offshore races.
