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The Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race

Run for more than 70 years, the Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race has become an icon of Australian summer sport. This film tells the story of those who dare to take part.

Run for more than 70 years, the Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race has become an icon of Australian summer sport. The 26 December start in Sydney Harbour, a glorious spectacle watched by huge, enthralled crowds, has become an institution. With over 600 nautical miles of precarious ocean ahead before the boats reach Hobart, Tasmania, this is arguably sailing's greatest examination of skill and fortitude. This film tells the story of those who dare to take part.

24 minutes

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Sun 28 Jan 2024 19:30GMT

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