Images from the start of the 2009 Rolex Sydney Hobart Race

'Start of 2009 Rolex Sydney Hobart Race' &copy Rolex/Daniel Forster

Dockside before the Rolex Sydney Hobart start - &copy Rolex- Kurt Arrigo

Three supermaxis in a row, Alfa Romeo (NZL), ICAP Leopard (GBR) and Wild Oats (AUS) Start of 2009 Rolex Sydney Hobart Race - &copy Rolex- Kurt Arrigo Click Here to view large photo

Start of 2009 Rolex Sydney Hobart Race - &copy Rolex-Daniel Forster

ALFA ROMEO, Sail Number: NZL80, Skipper: Neville Crichton (NZL) Start of 2009 Rolex Sydney Hobart Race - &copy Rolex- Kurt Arrigo Click Here to view large photo

Start of 2009 Rolex Sydney Hobart Race - &copy Rolex- Kurt Arrigo

Start of 2009 Rolex Sydney Hobart Race - &copy Rolex- Kurt Arrigo

Start of 2009 Rolex Sydney Hobart Race - &copy Rolex- Kurt Arrigo

Start of 2009 Rolex Sydney Hobart Race - &copy Rolex- Kurt Arrigo

Start of 2009 Rolex Sydney Hobart Race - &copy Rolex-Daniel Forster

Start of 2009 Rolex Sydney Hobart Race - &copy Rolex-Daniel Forster

by Kurt Arrigo and Daniel Forster

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