Sydney Hobart 2009 winner retires from 2010 race



9:25 PM Mon 27 Dec 2010 GMT
'Two True, Andrew Saies? 2009 Tattersall Trophy winner - Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race 2010' Crosbie Lorimer Click Here to view large photo
Sydney Hobart morning update. This morning's radio sked has just been completed. Last year's handicap winner Andrew Saie's Two True has retired from the race. She had engine problems and would have been unable to make the Green Cape declaration and is currently in Twofold Bay Eden. Windsweeper is also heading into Eden, to drop off an injured crew member and intends to continue racing. As a result of the southerly buster and the later heavy storm, this race is much slower than recent Sydney Hobarts. The are no longer any wind warnings for any of the fleet. The Radio ...


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