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  • Conditions take their toll on race fleet - 9 retirements Conditions take their toll on race fleet - 9 retirements
    • 27 Dec, 2004 01:32:00 PM

    Conditions take their toll on race fleet - 9 retirements

    The Tasmanian entry Quest Travelscene 66, skippered by John Bennetto, the yachtsman with the most number of Sydney Hobarts to his name – 43 – has retired.

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  • Race leaders nearing Bass Strait – boat for boat Race leaders nearing Bass Strait – boat for boat
    • 27 Dec, 2004 03:45:00 AM

    Race leaders nearing Bass Strait – boat for boat

    Race leaders Konica Minolta from New Zealand and Australia’s Skandia are this morning sailing towards Bass Strait in their extraordinary repeat boat-for-boat duel for line honours in the 60th anniversary Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race. The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a gale warning for waters south of Ulladulla

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  • Matt Allen - Skipper of Ichi Ban Matt Allen - Skipper of Ichi Ban
    • 27 Dec, 2004 01:20:00 AM

    Matt Allen - Skipper of Ichi Ban

    Matt Allen, skipper of Ichi Ban, prior to the start of the 2004 Rolex Sydney Hobart.

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  • Day 2 in photos Day 2 in photos
    • 27 Dec, 2004 12:00:00 AM

    Day 2 in photos

    A collection of photos from 27/12/2004

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  • Supermaxis ahead of race record in dash down coast Supermaxis ahead of race record in dash down coast
    • 26 Dec, 2004 08:56:00 PM

    Supermaxis ahead of race record in dash down coast

    At this stage of the race, the three boats were some 20 nautical miles further south than Nokia was when she smashed the race record in 1999.

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  • Nicorette steals start, but Skandia hits the lead out to sea Nicorette steals start, but Skandia hits the lead out to sea
    • 26 Dec, 2004 04:47:00 PM

    Nicorette steals start, but Skandia hits the lead out to sea

    “We are sailing in a 20 knot nor’easter…beautiful sailing, if only it could last,” said Skandia’s navigator, Will Oxley.

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  • Better news for Rolex Sydney Hobart skippers - but still a rough trip Better news for Rolex Sydney Hobart skippers - but still a rough trip
    • 26 Dec, 2004 10:13:00 AM

    Better news for Rolex Sydney Hobart skippers - but still a rough trip

    Even though the peak wind speed has been reduced “…it is still going to be cold, windy and miserable,” said Peter Dunda.

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  • Thousands to watch 60th anniversary start Thousands to watch 60th anniversary start
    • 26 Dec, 2004 07:01:00 AM

    Thousands to watch 60th anniversary start

    Again, like the 1945 race, the fleet can expect freshening north-easterly breezes as the boats sail down the New South Wales South Coast this afternoon and tonight.

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  • Day 1 in photos Day 1 in photos
    • 26 Dec, 2004 12:00:00 AM

    Day 1 in photos

    A collection of photos from 26/12/2004

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  • Terra Firma withdraws – 116 boats expected on line Terra Firma withdraws – 116 boats expected on line
    • 25 Dec, 2004 06:52:00 PM

    Terra Firma withdraws – 116 boats expected on line

    The Victorian yacht Terra Firma today withdrew from tomorrow’s 60th anniversary Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race, leaving a fleet of 116 boats expected to line up on Sydney Harbour for what promises to be a rugged race south.

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