Dismissed by some as 'rich people and their toy boats', the Sydney to Hobart yacht race is actually a gruelling test of skill, teamwork and boat design. Here's a guide on how to watch, and enjoy, the event this Boxing Day.
From its beginning in 1945, the Sydney to Hobart yacht race remains one of the pinnacles for sailing competitors.
If you know what to look for, the S2H can be an enjoyable experience, so here are some tips as to getting the best out of it. Even though the race fleet will be fewer in numbers due to COVID , there will still be a gazillion sails — competitors, officials, media and spectators — running around the water ahead of the firing of the starting cannon.Once the race is on, it's a bolt to The Heads and into the open water of the South Pacific.How can I watch it?
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