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title: Wauquiez 45s makes quick tracks to Hobart
description: Following the recent Sydney to Hobart race, we were fortunate to speak with Rod West on his experience sailing his Wuaquiez Centurion 45s 'Esprit'.
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# [Wauquiez 45s makes quick tracks to Hobart](https://docklines.ensignyachts.com.au/wauquiez-45s-makes-quick-tracks-to-hobart)

 Written by [Ensign Yachts](https://docklines.ensignyachts.com.au/author/ensign-yachts) | Jan 16, 2023, 2:53:00 AM

Following the recent Sydney to Hobart race, we were fortunate to speak with Rod West on his experience sailing his [Wuaquiez](https://ensignyachts.com.au/wauquiez-range/) Centurion 45s 'Esprit'. 

"We had a GREAT race with the boat performing brilliantly. We were 3rd in our Division for much of the race but I blew my big spinnaker and dropped off the pace a little. These boats are outstanding. Strong, sea-kindly, and a delight to sail even as we surfed down the big swells during the gail conditions at 19kn!" 

"It was my 8th Sydney-Hobart, but I have to say I have NEVER done it in a more well-behaved and sea kindly boat. We beat many much newer and sportier boats than I expected. They are a classy and very safe yacht!"

 

See more about [Wauquiez's exciting new models](https://ensignyachts.com.au/wauquiez-range/). 

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