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Ethan James

'Deer in headlights' aboard Syd-Hob winner LawConnect

First-time crew Paul Kimber and Yehan Gunaratne helped LawConnect win Sydney to Hobart line honours. (Ethan James/AAP PHOTOS)

Office worker Paul Kimber has watched many Sydney to Hobart yacht races, usually while enjoying Christmas leftovers and family catch-ups.

On Boxing Day night this year, he was clinging to a railing aboard eventual line honours winner LawConnect as the 100ft supermaxi navigated an electrical storm.

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