Rolex Sydney Hobart - Clear start for 628 miles blue water classic



2:04 AM Sun 26 Dec 2010 GMT
Rolex Sydney to Hobart start. After thunderstorm showers this morning, blue skies are appearing on the horizon. A large number of spectator craft braved the conditions to welcome the fleet and watch the start of this iconic 628 nautical mile blue water classic. Sean Langman?s Investec Loyal, carrying a who?s who of Australian sporting legends, suffered a mainsail problem before the start. After a period of visible tension onboard, a man was sent up the mast and that appeared to resolve the issue. The start was tricky with different breezes appearing all over the harbour. Bob Oatley's super maxi Wild ...


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