Rolex Sydney Hobart, John Walker becomes the oldest finisher at 25

5:05 AM Tue 30 Dec 2008 GMT

'John Walker with his 25th year cake - Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race 2008' Crosbie Lorimer Click Here to view large photo

John Walker finsihed his 25th Sydney Hobart yacht race this afternoon and in the process became the oldest person to finish the race at the age of 86.

He was presented with a 25 year cake by CYCA Commodore Matt Allen as he stepped onto Constitution Dock.

Crosbie Lorimer was there to see the cake distributed by Walker to his crew in the boat's finest crockery, a full set of brown dog bowls!

John Walker dishing out the cake in the boats dog bowls - Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race 2008 - Crosbie Lorimer Click Here to view large photo

John Walker cuts the cake for his crew - Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race 2008 - Crosbie Lorimer Click Here to view large photo

Impeccable greeted at Constitution Dock - Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race 2008 - Crosbie Lorimer Click Here to view large photo

Impeccable footwear - Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race 2008 - Crosbie Lorimer Click Here to view large photo

by Crosbie Lorimer

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