Sydney to Hobart Yacht Towed to Safety as Arrivals Grow

Published on December 29, 2023

A retired and damaged Sydney to Hobart yacht has been towed by police to safety as a host of competitors cross the finish line after days at sea. More than a dozen boats arrived at Hobart’s Constitution Dock on Friday night, with 56 still sailing at 8 a.m. (AEDT) on Saturday. Tasmanian yacht Alive, which finished on Thursday, is expected to be crowned overall winner on handicap for the second time. The fleet has battled squally and interchanging conditions as well as a storm on the first night of the race on Boxing Day. A gale wind warning is in place for waters off Tasmania’s lower east and southeast coast when the majority of remaining competitors are placed....

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