TEAM: Signal 8
- OWNERS: Jamie McWilliam, Matt Hanning, Patrick Pender
- YACHT NAME: Signal 8
- DESIGNER: Jason Ker – Ker 40*
- BUILDER: McConaghys 2011; Hull mods by Corby Yachts 2017
- SAIL NUMBER: HKG2300
- BOW: 15
The team are primarily based in Hong Kong but with global (particularly, Irish) connections. Their Corinthian status is enhanced by the presence of some mates good enough to be professionals.
Team Members:
- Bow: Ewan O’Keeffe IRL
- Mast: Simon Hanning AUS
- Pit: Mick McCool HKG
- Sewer: Violette Fung HKG
- Trim: Graham Curran IRL
- Trim: Matt Hanning HKG
- Main: Andy Pilcher NZL
- Helm: Jamie McWilliam HKG
- Tactics: Jamie Boag HKG
- Nav: Chris Frost GBR
- Grinder: Aaron Power IRL
Support Team: John, George and Lara McWilliam