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Sydney-Hobart Race Fleet Sails Into Stormy Seas

More than 100 yachts set off on the annual Sydney-Hobart race Tuesday, with storms and hail threatening to lash sailors in one of the world's most gruelling ocean events.

International Business Times

Thunderstorms ahoy for Sydney to Hobart fleet

The 103 boats competing in the Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race were greeted by lightning, driving rain and bright sunshine as they prepared for their journey south.

AAP

Witt and SHK Scallywag's last shot at Syd-Hob glory

Sydney to Hobart veteran David Witt has flagged his decision to walk away from the bluewater classic after racing with SHK Scallywag this year.

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LawConnect nothing compared to Comanche: Beck

Christian Beck believes LawConnect is the David to Comanche's Goliath but stormy weather forecast for the Sydney to Hobart has given him a glimmer of hope.

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Nothing to prove for Syd-Hob favourite Andoo Comanche

Andoo Comanche skipper John Winning Jr knows his boat is fast and so does everyone in the Sydney to Hobart fleet - it's just a matter of getting there first.

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Syd-Hob's Scallywag retires, Comanche leads into night

SHK Scallywag retired from the Sydney to Hobart just hours after the start of the iconic race, leaving the three other supermaxis to push for line honours.

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30 skydives: How champion skipper prepared for Syd-Hob

While others were readying their boats, Andoo Comanche skipper John Winning Jr spent some lead-up to the Sydney to Hobart repeatedly jumping out of a plane.

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Sydney to Hobart yacht race: fleet sets off under dark skies after heavy storm threatens start

Bureau of Meteorology forecasts wild weather conditions but says quicker yachts likely to see less storm risk after they leave Sydney Harbour at 1pm on Tuesday

The Guardian - AU

John sailed the Sydney to Hobart yacht race with his father. Now he’s passing on the tradition to his sons

John Townley and his two sons will sail the 2023 Sydney to Hobart yacht race – 35 years after he first sailed it with his father

The Guardian - AU

Yachtie takes comfort from a serious display of speed

While Phillip Neil will be racing the Sydney to Hobart on luxury cruiser Drumfire, David Griffith has elected for a bare-bones operation on speedster Whisper.

AAP

Boxing Day miracle as Wild Thing set for Sydney-Hobart

Only weeks ago, Wild Thing 100's rivals were unsure she'd make it to the Sydney to Hobart start, now the upgraded supermaxi is ready to challenge for honours.

AAP

Raised at sea, Spaniard Simbad set for Syd-Hob debut

Plucked from the Canary Islands, Simbad Quiroga is a new addition to the LawConnect crew for this year's Sydney to Hobart and is intent on making his mark.

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Ferry impressive Sydney to Hobart gig for Merewether Heights local

'I'm looking forward to it a lot.'

Newcastle Herald

Comanche backed for Syd-Hob defence in any weather

With uncertainty over the Sydney to Hobart weather conditions, Andoo Comanche's skipper is confident his boat can thrive come rain or shine.

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Six of the best batteries to power J-Bird to Hobart

Conservation charity founders Annika and Ian Thomson will make the 628-nautical-mile trip to Hobart on board a boat powered by just six batteries.

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'Radio silence' over BBL clock call – Matthew Wade

There was confusion over a no-ball call against the Hobart Hurricanes in their Big Bash League win over the Melbourne Renegades.

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A night on the tequila led Charles to his Syd-Hob debut

If not for a night on the tequila off the coast of Mexico, Frenchman Charles Devanneaux would likely not be making his Sydney to Hobart debut this year.

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Rivals predict only a fleeting absence for Wild Oats XI

For only the second time since launching in 2005, the legendary Wild Oats XI is missing the Sydney to Hobart yacht race this year.

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Pluck of the Irish to follow Cinnamon Girl to Hobart

With three decades of offshore sailing experience, Irishman Cian McCarthy has decided it's finally time to have a go at the famed Sydney to Hobart race.

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Syd-Hob record unlikely to be broken in 2023: Smith

If two-time Sydney to Hobart winner Craig Smith was a betting man, he'd pick that the big race's line honours record will not be broken in 2023.

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Site chosen for Tasmanian AFL team's $70m training base

Parklands on Hobart's eastern shore have been chosen as the site of a $70 million high-performance training centre for the Tasmanian AFL club.

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Koa pulls out of Hobart only weeks after big win

In form ahead of Boxing Day, TP52 Koa has withdrawn from this year's Sydney to Hobart yacht race.

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Promise driving Sydney to Hobart's oldest boat Sylph VI

Retired naval officer Bob Williams will honour the memory of a beloved Sydney to Hobart veteran when he sets sail in Sylph VI on Boxing Day.

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Johnstons want fifth brother in 2024 Sydney to Hobart

Three of Anthony Johnston's brothers will join him aboard URM Group in this year's Sydney to Hobart - and he's hopeful of bringing another along in 2024.

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Chris Jordan in awe of WA's special talent Aaron Hardie

Aaron Hardie has showcased his brute power by scoring an unbeaten 85 off 45 balls in the Perth Scorchers' BBL win over the Hobart Hurricanes.

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