Wild Oats XI crosses finish line third after disappointing 2019 Sydney to Hobart campaign | sarah_keoghan
But by the time second-placed InfoTrack had finished up 49 minutes later, Black Jack, Wild Oats and Scallywag were still jostling for third place.
The shock news had many wondering whether something had gone awry on the supermaxi, which was sailing just weeks after it went through an extensive repair job following severe damage in early November. "We're not aware of anything other than the fact it's a soft [wind] patch," Billingham said. "The southerly change was always going to be soft and it's turned out to be super soft."
"Wild Oats XI is back in the hunt in the race after the fleet slow [sic] overnight," the post read. "The supermaxi is back to speed after facing light winds and is currently sailing at approximately 20 knots. The crew are working hard to make up ground in the race."
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