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Jasper Bruce

Wild seas to follow Syd-Hob retirements, Comanche leads

LawConnect (r) led the Sydney to Hobart race through the Sydney Heads, followed by Comanche. (Mark Evans/AAP PHOTOS)

The Sydney to Hobart fleet is bracing for a rough night at sea with reigning handicap winner Alive the first boat to retire from the iconic race rather than face the difficult conditions.

Line honours favourite Master Lock Comanche led the fleet into the night after overtaking incumbent LawConnect, which experienced a furling issue coming out of Sydney Harbour in a crisp north-easterly.

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