Who won the Hobart yacht race?
Who won the Hobart yacht race?
Neville Crichton’s Alfa Romeo from New Zealand, won the protracted line honours clash of the eight super maxis in the 65th edition of the Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race, ending the four-year dominance of Wild Oats XI, the race record holder from NSW, owned by Bob Oatley and skippered by Mark Richards.
What time does Launceston to Hobart yacht race start?
Pleasannt sailing conditions have been forecast for the start of the 285 nautical Launceston to Hobart Yacht Race from Beauty Point on the Tamar River at 1.30pm today.
Where does the Launceston to Hobart yacht race start?
Beauty Point
The Launceston to Hobart yacht race is a 285 nautical mile race, commencing at Beauty Point on the Tamar River, with competitors sailing out of the Tamar River, east along the northern coast of Tasmania (eastern Bass Strait), through Banks Strait and south down Tasmania’s East Coast, through Mercury Passage between …
Has anyone died in the Sydney to Hobart race?
Stormy weather In 1998 the race became a major disaster, when wild storms took their toll. The 115-yacht fleet sailed into the worst weather in the Sydney to Hobart’s history. Six sailors died and just 44 yachts survived the gale-force winds and mountainous seas to finish the race.
What is America’s Cup sailing?
The America’s Cup, informally known as the Auld Mug, is a trophy awarded in the sport of sailing. It is the oldest international competition still operating in any sport. Any yacht club that meets the requirements specified in the deed of gift has the right to challenge the yacht club that currently holds the cup.
Who won the 1998 Sydney to Hobart?
Sayonara
1998 Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race
| 54th Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race | |
|---|---|
| Defender | Brindabella |
| Number of Yachts | 115 |
| Coordinates | 33°51.35′S 151°12.40′ECoordinates: 33°51.35′S 151°12.40′E- 42°52.7′S 147°19.58′E |
| Winner | Sayonara |
Who won the Hobart yacht race? Neville Crichton’s Alfa Romeo from New Zealand, won the protracted line honours clash of the eight super maxis in the 65th edition of the Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race, ending the four-year dominance of Wild Oats XI, the race record holder from NSW, owned by Bob Oatley and skippered…