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Sydney-Hobart Finish 2011

Thursday, December 29th, 2011

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The Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race has been run and won for another year (well nearly, still waiting for the outcome of a protest that is still in session at the time of writing this. This year saw a number of happy differences from last year:

  • A close race between two maxis up the Derwent River.
  • Large Gennaker sails being used – the wind was coming from the south.
  • Wild Oats XI did not cross the line first again.
  • An Evening Finish.

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Big Boat Racing

Thursday, January 14th, 2010

Dekadence Near the finish

One of the great things about Christmas time in Hobart is when all the ocean racing boats sail in for the Sydney-Hobart Yacht Race. It is sad that these days a lot of the faster boats turn around and head back to Sydney within hours to participate in the Sydney-Coffs Harbour Race, which happens early in the new year.

If they don’t head back, then there is usually a good chance they will participate in the King of the Derwent Yacht Race held usually around the 2nd January each year.

This year I had the pleasure of watching the event from the deck of the Cartela, giving me plenty of opportunity to take some photos.

There are a selection of images I have taken of the event. Please click on the image for a larger version.

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