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Ethan James

Yacht damage, broken bones in squally Sydney to Hobart

Luxury cruiser Whisper was among a handful of yachts to cross the Hobart finish line on Friday. (HANDOUT/CRUISING YACHT CLUB OF AUSTRALIA)

Uncomfortable weather is showing no sign of letting up for a Sydney to Hobart fleet already battered by squally conditions that have damaged yachts and broken ribs.

More than 70 boats remained at sea late on Friday afternoon, with the day's first finisher not arriving until 1pm (AEDT) - some 29 hours after LawConnect claimed line honours victory.

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