Rolex Sydney Hobart Race 2012
© Rolex / Carlo Borlenghi
WILD OATS XI at sunset on first day of 68th Rolex Sydney Hobart
WILD OATS XI at sunset on first day 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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