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Race to salvage Huntress after Sydney to Hobart competitor beached on Cape Barren Island

A yacht abandoned during the Sydney to Hobart yacht race has washed ashore on one of Tasmania's most remote beaches after drifting for a week, with concerns for the area's culture and environmental significance.

The crew of Huntress, a 12-metre cruiser, enjoyed "36 hours of absolute champagne sailing" during the 77th Sydney to Hobart race before conditions changed dramatically.

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