Rolex Sydney Hobart Race 2012
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Wild Oats XI leads fleet out of harbour after start of 68th Rolex Sydney Hobart
Wild Oats XI leads fleet out of harbour after start of 68th Rolex Sydney Hobart
The 628-mile offshore classic got underway in 20-25 knots at Sydney Heads on Dec. 26. Robert Oatley’s Wild Oats XI 100-foot maxi Wild Oats XI secured Line Honours, Overall Winner and Race Record. The boat, skippered by Mark Richards, finished with a time of 1 day, 18 hours, 23 minutes, and 12 seconds, slicing 16 minutes and 58 seconds off her own record.
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