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Samantha Lock

Calmer waters for remaining Sydney-Hobart fleet

Sydney to Hobart organisers maintain that yachts were prepared for conditions in the Bass Strait. (HANDOUT/ROLEX SYDNEY HOBART YACHT RACE)

Remaining crews in the Sydney to Hobart yacht race are welcoming calmer waters as more boats cross the River Derwent finish line after two sailors lost their lives in rough weather at sea.

Celebrations for line honours winner LawConnect were muted early on Saturday morning, marred by the deaths during the fleet's first night of racing.

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