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Duel in the dark as three-boat race for Sydney to Hobart win looms on Weds morning
There’s a tight tussle for line honours in the Sydney to Hobart yacht race as Black Jack, LawConnect and SHK Scallywag headed toward a possible “neck and neck” finish on the River Derwent.
Across Tuesday SHK Scallywag had closed the gap in third place as further retirements cut the original fleet of 88 yachts to 52, with harsh conditions forcing withdrawals due to damage or minor crew injuries - most coming on the first day.
The three super maxis were vying for the top spot heading down Tasmania’s east coast with the possibility of the duel continuing right up to Hobart.
On Tuesday morning, Black Jack had regained a six nautical mile lead on LawConnect.
“They are neck and neck at the moment,” Cruising Yacht Club of Australia Commodore Noel Cornish told media in Hobart.
Light winds for most of Tuesday then saw the leaders slow down, often being within sight of each other. Some of the race stragglers may not finish until January 4.
A Wednesday morning finish, likely before sunset, was expected.
“We are looking forward to a good day, and to where we will end up this afternoon and evening,” said Black Jack navigator Alex Nolan.
“Everyone is very well on board. Everyone is very happy. We are pushing it very hard.” Weather is critical in the 628-nautical-mile (1,200-km) race down Australia’s east coast to Hobart, one of the world’s most challenging ocean events.
Six men died, five boats sank, and 55 sailors were rescued during the 1998 event when a deep depression exploded over the fleet in the Bass Strait.
But this year, organisers also faced the trials of a global pandemic, which already nixed last year’s edition -- cancelling the event for the first time since it began in 1945.
Before the start, four yachts were forced to retire, leaving 88 entrants at the starting line, including 17 two-handed crafts, which are allowed to take part for the first time.
It was a sharp reduction from the 157 boats that set out in 2019. Though the first yacht to reach the finishing line grabs most public attention, the main prize for sailors is regarded as the handicap honours, which take account of the size of the yachts.
RETIREMENTS (As of 7.30pm, December 27)
Alive - hull damage
Ariel - Mainsail damage
Blink - torn main sail
Chancellor - sail damage
Crystal Cutter - mainsail damage
Denali - damage to hull
Enchantress - broken forestay
Extasea - engine issues
Gweilo - Forestay damage
Huntress - mainsail damage
Kialoa II - rig damage
King Billy - rigging damage
Mako - damaged mainsail
Mille Sabords - torn mainsail
Minerva - mainsail damage
Moneypenny - broken headstay
Nautical Circle - rigging issues
No Limit - heading to Sydney
Oskana - broken forestay
Oz Design Patrice Six - engine issues
Philosopher - heading to Sydney
TSA Management - mainsail damage
URM - damaged mainsail
Wax Lyrical - equipment damage
White Noise - window damage
Zara - uknown.
Zen - injured crew
Eora - broken backstay
Hip-Nautic - damaged mainsail
Inukshuk - autopilot issues
Kayimai - engine issues
Hells Bells - engine issues
Maverick - rudder damage
Program: Andoo Comanche wins Sydney to Hobart line honours
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Andoo Comanche has triumphed in a two-boat chase down the River Derwent to take out its fourth line honours in a late-night finish to the Sydney to Hobart yacht race.
The supermaxi crossed the finish line at 12:57am AEDT this morning with a time of 1 day, 11 hours, 56 minutes and 48 seconds.
ABC NewsRadio's Thomas Oriti spoke to Di Pearson, the Media Manager of the Australian Sailing Team.
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Crew of Andoo Comanche celebrate their line honours win in Hobart. December 28, 2022. ( ABC News: Maren Preuss )
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Rolex Sydney to Hobart, full Doyle Sails results.
A colourful sea of spinnakers showcased a captivating procession out of Sydney Heads for the start of the 2022 Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race on Boxing Day. 109 boats started the 77th edition of the race in 10-15 knots of breeze under the glorious sun and blue skies, belying the thick fog that blanketed Sydney at dawn.
In this year’s race, Doyle Sails was proud to support more than forty entries as they vied for victory throughout all divisions. Backed by many Doyle Sails lofts both in Australia and worldwide, it is a true testament to the outstanding performance and service delivered throughout the Doyle Sails network.
Congratulations to all yachts and crews that took part in this year’s iconic race, particularly those powered by Doyle Sails (highlighted in bold).
Line Honours
- Andoo Comanche
IRC Overall
- Enterprise Next Generation
- Alegria Republic
- South Brittany
- Midnight Rambler
- White Bay 6 Azzuro
ORC Overall
- Sun Fast Racing
Corinthian IRC
- Pretty Woman
Corinthian PHS
2 Handed IRC
2 Handed ORC
For full results, please visit the Rolex Sydney Hobart website here .
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Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race 2024
The Yachts - Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race
| Yacht Name | Sail Number | State / Country | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| GBR2888L | Hong Kong | Santa Cruz 72 | |
| SA332 | SA | Sydney 38 | |
| USA1180 | United States of America | Jpk 11.80 | |
| AUS110 | NSW | J99 | |
| 7777 | NSW | Cookson 12 | |
| NED5900 | QLD | Nautor Swan 38 | |
| PHI2286 | Philippines | TP 52 | |
| R33 | VIC | Caprice 40 | |
| SM888 | NSW | Hanse 505 | |
| 5038 | NSW | Sydney 38 | |
| FRA53081 | FRA | Jpk 11.80 | |
| CAY007 | NSW | Vplp Verdier 100 | |
| 6661 | NSW | Beneteau 40.7 | |
| B47 | VIC | Beneteau Oceanis 473 | |
| G69 | VIC | Murray- Burns-Dovell 37 | |
| S13 | VIC | Seaquest Rp36 | |
| RQ490 | QLD | Najad 1490 | |
| 7551 | NSW | McIntyre 55 | |
| RQ334 | QLD | Beneteau First 40 | |
| FB3 | NSW | Beneteau Figaro 3 | |
| SA982 | SA | Northshore 38 | |
| M133 | VIC | J 133 | |
| MYC99 | NSW | J99 | |
| R201 | TAS | Farr 51 | |
| CYC8 | NSW | Watney Circa 1904 | |
| 5898 | NSW | Illingworth 30 | |
| SYD1000 | NSW | Juan K 100 Custom | |
| FRA85 | NSW | Pogo 40 | |
| 294 | NSW | S&S 47 | |
| TYC4 | TAS | Dynamique 62 | |
| O100 | QLD | Oyster100 | |
| ST36 | TAS | Sydney 36 | |
| 424 | NSW | Jones 42 | |
| AUS 1 | NSW | Reichal Pugh 69 | |
| 7878 | NSW | Lyons 54 | |
| 0404 | NSW | Beneteau First 40 | |
| AUS 98888 | NSW | Reichel Pugh 63 | |
| AUS53 | NSW | Beneteau First 53 | |
| 020 | NSW | Sydney 36 Cr | |
| 545 | NSW | IC 45 MOD | |
| 7204 | NSW | Lutra Boc Open 40 | |
| 0122 | NSW | J122e | |
| GBR5672L | NSW | Shipwright 70 | |
| NZL6702 | QLD | Birdsall 72 | |
| F45 | WA | Jpk 45 | |
| 6952 | NSW | JV TP52 | |
| RQ447 | QLD | Beneteau First 44.7 | |
| 6499 | NSW | Sydney 36 | |
| 2208 | TAS | Mills 41 | |
| R1111 | VIC | Hick 10 | |
| 3322 | NSW | Sun Fast 3300 | |
| AUS72 | NSW | Reichel Pugh Maxi 72 | |
| 4411 | NSW | J99 | |
| AUS13 | NSW | JV 62 | |
| SM1245 | VIC | M.A.T 1245 | |
| ITA70 | NSW | Volvo Open 70 | |
| 07 | NSW | Dehler 46 | |
| 6559 | NSW | Sydney 47 | |
| 11744 | NSW | XP44 |
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Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race. YEAR RACETIME. IRC. PHS. Corinthian - IRC. Corinthian - PHS. 2-Handed IRC. 2-Handed PHS. 2-Handed Line Honours.
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The 2023 Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race will go down in history as a "Big Boat" race with the top three yachts all being over 60ft and early finishers. The smaller boats in the race encountered head winds of 35-45kts and rough seas - making it impossible to finish ahead of their deadlines to take the top trophy, the Tattersall Cup.
Sydney to Hobart yacht race: LawConnect wins Sydney to Hobart line honours after two-way river battle. Topic: Sailing. Wed 27 Dec Wednesday 27 December Wed 27 Dec 2023 at 7:22pm.
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The 2023 Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race, sponsored by Rolex and hosted by the Cruising Yacht Club of Australia in Sydney, was the 78th annual running of the Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race.It began on Sydney Harbour at 1 pm on Boxing Day (26 December 2023), before heading south for 628 nautical miles (1,163 km) through the Tasman Sea, Bass Strait, Storm Bay and up the River Derwent, to cross the ...
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Andoo Comanche wins the Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race, skipper John Winning Jnr. Picture: Chris Kidd Source: News Corp Australia. Staff writers with AFP from Fox Sports. December 28th, 2022 9:00 am.
Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race Results. SYDNEY TO HOBART YACHT RACE. This renowned yachting challenge was initiated in 1945 and begins each Boxing Day (26th. December) when competitors leave Sydney Harbour on a 628 nautical mile challenge to Hobart in Tasmania. There are 2 divisions. The International Measurement System (IMS), based on a computer ...
The Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race is an annual event hosted by the Cruising Yacht Club of Australia, starting in Sydney, New South Wales, on Boxing Day and finishing in Hobart, Tasmania. The race distance is approximately 630 nautical miles (1,170 km). [ 1] The race is run in conjunction with the Royal Yacht Club of Tasmania, and is widely ...
View all comments. Andoo Comanche has won line honours in the 77th edition of the Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race, marking a triumphant return for the super maxi. The 100-foot yacht crossed the River ...
This is a list of Winners for the Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race since 1945. [1] Line honours winners. Year Sail number Yacht State/country Yacht type LOA (Metres) Skipper Elapsed time d:hh:mm:ss ... Race cancelled due to the Covid-19 Pandemic. [6] 2021 AUS001 Ichi Ban: Botin TP52: 15.90 Matt Allen IRC 4:10:17:39 2022 9535 Celestial [7] Judel ...
Finish sweetens bitter taste of last year's retirement in the Rolex Sydney Hobart It was all about settling unfinished business for the New Caledonia entry, Eye Candy, in the 78th Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race, after a disappointing retirement on debut last year. Posted on 30 Dec 2023 Mistral has what it takes to win race
There's a tight tussle for line honours in the Sydney to Hobart yacht race as Black Jack, LawConnect and SHK Scallywag headed toward a possible "neck and neck" finish on the River Derwent.
The Cruising Yacht Club of Australia (CYCA) is pleased to invite eligible boats to enter 2024 Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race. The 79th edition of the historic 628-nautical mile blue water classic will start on Sydney Harbour at 1300 hrs AEDT on Thursday 26 December 2024. Full Story.
Andoo Comanche has triumphed in a two-boat chase down the River Derwent to take out its fourth line honours in a late-night finish to the Sydney to Hobart yacht race.
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A colourful sea of spinnakers showcased a captivating procession out of Sydney Heads for the start of the 2022 Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race on Boxing Day. 109 boats started the 77th edition of the race in 10-15 knots of breeze under the glorious sun and blue skies, belying the thick fog that blanketed Sydney at dawn. In this year's race ...
Key. Unless otherwise flagged, all positions are obtained by a report from a GPS transceiver on the yachts. Flags. No Report Position unknown; Deduced Reckoning
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