Comanche has claimed line honours in the 75th Sydney to Hobart, after making the most of overnight winds to break free of a five-strong supermaxi pack. 9News
Comanche has claimed line honours in the 75th Sydney to Hobart, after making the most of overnight winds to break free of a five-strong supermaxi pack.
Comanche earlier broke away from a five-strong pack of supermaxis down Tasmania's east coast having taken a wider route across Bass Strait on Friday.There was some drama in the River Derwent though, with Comanche brought to a complete halt as the wind just disappeared. Fortunately the wind picked up enough for Comanche to sail into Constitution Dock to win line honours.
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