Sydney to Hobart sailors still awaiting their final PCR test results have been given the green light from the Tasmania government to begin the race on Sunday, but will be forced to retire and turn back from the race if positive | sarah_keoghan
With a significant number of boats still waiting on final results for crew members, the Tasmania government made the call last night to allow sailors to take part in the race and receive their results while en route to Hobart.Any crew member whose test results fail to come back in time for arrival in Hobart will be required to quarantine until they return a negative test result.
On the morning of race day, Commodore of race organisers the Cruising Yacht Club of Australia Noel Cornish thanked the Tasmania government for shifting the rules under the circumstances.
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