Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race - From Russia with love



9:49 AM Thu 23 Dec 2010 GMT
'The Russian crew of Obsession with a token Aussie' &copy Rolex/Carlo Borlenghi Click Here to view large photo
Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race. They are sailing in foreign waters with crew who barely know each other aboard yachts they?ve never stepped foot on. But the Russian crews taking on the Rolex Sydney Hobart aboard yachts Obsession and Vamp say they are not afraid. In fact, not even the forecast gale force winds, peaking Bass Strait swell or two southerly-busters in just 48 hours is worrying the battle-ready sailors. And why should it, when they?re used to sailing in less than 3 degrees Celsius on lakes with ice that is still melting. 'We like tough weather,?? Vamp co-skipper Mikhail ...


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by Danielle McKay





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