Protagonist and Willow withdraw after crew members test positive, while Min River owner pulls out after injuring hand
Yachts sail out of Sydney harbour at the start of the 2019 Sydney to Hobart yacht race. The race was called off for the first time in 76 years in 2020 but is back this year.Yachts sail out of Sydney harbour at the start of the 2019 Sydney to Hobart yacht race. The race was called off for the first time in 76 years in 2020 but is back this year.A late flurry of withdrawals from the Sydney to Hobart fleet has continued, with two boats pulling out on the morning of the race start.
Hearing the starting gun will be the sweetest sound for race officials and at least one prominent yachtsman, who was left devastated, shattered and hollow by the cancellation of the 2020 edition. “It’s something that’s been a massive part of your life and to lose it through no fault of your own, or just external forces.
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