The Spirit of Yachting

The definitive blue water classic, which for the past 73 years has enticed, captivated and challenged sailors from around the world. The Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race has become an icon of Australia's summer sport, ranking in public interest with such national events as the Melbourne Cup, the Australian Open tennis and the Boxing Day cricket test. It starts from Sydney Harbour and the 628 nautical mile sailing adventure full of drama, spectacle and camaraderie which is watched by hundreds of thousands of festive spectators, is one of the sports iconic sights.