Rolex Sydney Hobart - Images from Greg Maunder of start

12:49 PM Fri 26 Dec 2008 GMT

'Telcoinabox Merit chasing down Chutzpah and Limit' Greg Maunder &copy Click Here to view large photo

Greg Maunder was amongst the action on the water for the start of the 2008 Rolex Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race. Here is a selection of his images.

Helsal IV and She - Greg Maunder&copy Click Here to view large photo

Impeccable, Isabella and One For The Road - Greg Maunder&copy Click Here to view large photo

Jazz Player and Dutch entrant Pinta M - Greg Maunder&copy Click Here to view large photo

Wild Oats XI leading the fleet out of the Heads - Greg Maunder&copy Click Here to view large photo

Helsal III - Greg Maunder&copy Click Here to view large photo

A tight start - Greg Maunder&copy Click Here to view large photo

by Greg Maunder

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