BREAKING Comanche has claimed SydneytoHobart line honours after a drama-filled finished to the race.
The masterstroke tactic paid off as Comanche sailed past its competitors and claimed line honours on Saturday morning in the 75th edition of the famous race.
It wasn’t smooth sailing for the race leader however as they entered the Derwent River and were brought to a complete standstill as the wind died. Comanche sat waiting with the crew praying the wind would pick up, it did but only for a short time and the supermaxi was once again left treading water.Literally just stopped!
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