Trophies and Prizes
The Audi A4 Avant
Sporty, elegant and versatile.
The all-new Audi A4 will be officially launched in Australia in April 2008, and this latest model is the eighth generation from the successful German luxury carmaker.
Characterised by sporty exterior styling, with high levels of equipment, safety and comfort, the new Audi A4 is longer, wider and more grown-up. It is completely new from the ground up, with powerful yet fuel efficient new turbo diesel (TDI) and petrol-direct injection (FSI) engines . The new Audi A4 is destined to be even more popular than it’s highly-successful predecessor when it arrives in Australia..
In line with the company’s commitment to the sport of sailing at the highest level, and in particular, the Audi Sydney Harbour Regatta, Audi will proudly present the overall winner of the Regatta with the award-winning new Audi A4. The winning yacht will actually own one of the very first new A4 models to arrive in Australia.
Such is the international success to-date of this new model, following it’s European launch, that it has already won several motoring and consumer awards.
The new Audi A4 will be presented to the winner of the ASHR at the official presentation ceremony on 3 March 2008 at MHYC. Audi’s managing director, Joerg Hofmann, will present the new vehicle.
Class Winners will also be awarded a Perpetual Trophy, individually designed and handcrafted by award winning artist John Woulfe.
Competitors scoring a 1st, 2nd and 3rd overall in their class will receive an individual trophy.
Artist Bio - John Woulfe
John is a shipwright with 34 years experience, having served his apprenticeship from age 15, working with older shipwrights that taught him traditional methods. It was during this time that John found his passion and appreciation of specialised timbers such as Huon Pine, Australian Red Cedar and Jarrah etc.
Originally John began building these finely detailed sculptures to be used as trophies, which he donated to a number of sailing races and clubs that he was associated with. The trophies received such a strong reaction that soon he was being commissioned to undertake larger pieces.
John's collection of works began with sails being carved from solid slabs of Australian Red Cedar. His boats new blend the three mediums of timber, stainless steel and sandstone and he launched his first collection at Hamilton Island Race Week in August 2004.
John's work is highly sought after, often taking several months to complete a piece. His work is represented in the collections of Peter Mason: Chairman AMP, Wayne Kirkpatrick CEO Hamilton Island and Marcus Blackmore. Blackmores Johns work can also be viewed in The Promenade Gallery Star of the Sea Resort, Terrigal, Crowne Plaza Resort Terrigal, Naturally Australian The Rocks , M Gallery Avoca John has been invited to exhibit his works in the Central Coast Regional Gallery in July/August 2006
John is the WINNER of CROMWELLS ART PRIZE 2005 his work "Hobart Bound" a wall mounted sculpture that is 3m x 1.2 m representing the start of the Sydney to Hobart will now be part of a touring exhibition throughout Australia, London, Paris and USA
Artist Statement
Living in such a beautiful area with views of the bay and boats inspires me each day, I love sailing and enjoy the challenge of taking a beautiful piece of timber and using my boat building expertise to turn it into a unique sculpture that people can appreciate forever.
John has approximately 18 pieces in his collection at the moment varying in both size and price ranging from $1000 to $20,000.
To arrange to view these pieces please call Christine on 4360 2228 or 0407 779672
