Images from Wild Oats XI Line Honours finish in Rolex Sydney Hobart

3:57 AM Sun 28 Dec 2008 GMT

'Rolex Sydney to Hobart 2008 - WILD OATS XI heads to the finish' Andrea Francolini &copy

Andrea Francolini was out on the Derwent River in Hobart this morning as Bob Oatley's Wild Oats XI made Rolex Sydney Hobart history, winning her fourth consecutive Line Honours victory.

Be sure to check out Andrea's website for more great images - www.afrancolini.com

Rolex Sydney to Hobart 2008 WILD OATS XI - Andrea Francolini&copy

Rolex Sydney to Hobart 2008. WILD OATS XI finishes - Andrea Francolini&copy

Rolex Sydney to Hobart 2008 - Finish of the race in Hobart - WILD OATS XI - Andrea Francolini&copy

Into the drink for some of the WILD OATS XI crew at the completion of the Rolex Sydney Hobart 2008 - Andrea Francolini&copy

Mark Richards (left) Wild Oats X1 skipper and Bob Oatley (right) owner with the Line Honours trophy. Rolex Sydney Hobart 2008 - Andrea Francolini&copy

Rolex Sydney to Hobart 2008. WILD OATS XI - Andrea Francolini&copy

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