The Sydney Hobart Yacht Race is the story of one of the world's greatest sporting challenges.. One evening in May 1945, a small group of Sydney sailing enthusiasts decided that their planned post-Christmas cruise south to Hobart would be more enjoyable if they made it a race. In fact, after the tragic events of the 1998 race, there are more and more conditions of entry to protect the safety of participating crews. Each Boxing Day (26 December) a flotilla of sleek yachts races out of Sydney Harbour, following Australia's east coast down to Tasmania, where the yachts arrive in the city of Hobart in the days leading up to New Year's Eve. Richard Bennett has photographed every Sydney-Hobart Yacht Race since 1974. It was hosted by the Cruising Yacht Club of Australia based in Sydney. How long does the Sydney to Hobart race take? How did I prepare for the race? The 1993 Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race was the 49th annual running of the Australian "blue water classic" Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race. Richard has been photographing the Rolex Sydney to Yacht Race since 1975. The two have been close for a long time though, so it’ll still be a great race. The Sydney to Hobart yacht race has been sailed every year since 1945. The current race record is 1 day, 9 hours, 15 minutes and 24 seconds. Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race 2021, Dates, Times, Course Route & Tracker. This year's Sydney Hobart yacht race will take place, but the kaleidoscope of colour on Sydney Harbour on Boxing Day is likely to look a little different this year due to COVID-19. By Andrew Bain. About the Book . The Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race is an occasion as much as a race. The course of the Sydney to Hobart is 628 nautical miles. Depending on the size and shape of the boat, the race can take anywhere from a day and a half to complete up to three full days. / -33.85583; 151.20667 Coordinates: 33°51.35′S 151°12.40′E  /  33.85583°S 151.20667°E  / -33.85583; 151.20667. Kicking off on Boxing Day, the Sydney to Hobart yacht race pits the world’s very best elite sailing yachts against each other to make it from the NSW capital to Hobart in the fastest time possible. Considered to be one of the most difficult sailing events in the world, the Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race takes around 1.5 days to complete. His images are synonymous with the race itself. It’ll be quite different with just two 100s. Line honours these days always go to one of the maxi yachts but any entrant can be the handicap winner. 22 Dec 1949 - Hobart Race Already Has A Record Of Adventure - Trove (nla.gov.au) Our Yachting Correspondent, who will take part in this year's Sydney-Hobart race aboard Suzanne II. 3 min read Australia's gruelling Sydney to Hobart yacht race was called off for the first time in its 76-year history on Saturday because of an … Taking on any big challenge involves an element of preparation, and the Sydney to Hobart is no exception. It is a handicap race over a gruelling 628 nautical miles. The Tasmanian landscape is Richard's still-life passion, ocean racing is his action forte. InfoTrack ’s just got better and better.” The Boxing Day start of the Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race will be broadcast live on the Seven Network throughout Australia and Live and On-Demand on the 7plus app From 9 yachts in 1945, today over a hundred boats take part each year. Just make sure you take the safety aspects of the race very seriously.