The Rolex Sydney Hobart Race is due to set off on boxing day once again in 2022, with an impressive 111 boats due to take to the startlineSydney sailors are counting down the days \u2013 not until December 25, but the 26, for the much-anticipated Rolex Sydney Hobart Race.
\nThe blue riband offshore classic was cancelled for the first time in its 76 years in 2020, but bounced back in 2021 and will go ahead one more this year with an impressive fleet of 111 boats entered for the 2022 Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race, which begins on Sydney Harbour at 1pm Monday 26 December.
\nAs is often the case in the Rolex Sydney Hobart Race, the bulk of the fleet is made up of Australian boats and teams, but there are 8 international boats participating this year, including entrants from Germany (Orione), Hong Kong (Antipodes), Hungary (Cassiopeia 68), New Caledonia (Eye Candy and Poulpito), New Zealand (Caro), the United Kingdom (Sunrise) and the United States of America (Warrior Won).
\nAt the sharp end of the fleet, four 100-foot maxis will lead the charge for Line Honours \u2013 Andoo Comanche, Black Jack, Hamilton Island Wild Oats and LawConnect. On current form, Andoo Comanche is likely to be favourite to cross the finish line first.
\nThe start of the Sydney Hobart Race meansa congested Sydney Harbour. Photo: Rolex \/ Carlo Borlenghi
\nBlack Jack won Line Honours in the 2021 Rolex Sydney Hobart, while Andoo Comanche holds the race record (1 day, 9 hours, 15 minutes and 24 seconds) and Hamilton Island Wild Oats (formerly Wild Oats XI) has the most Line Honours wins in race history, with nine.
\nTwo-handed entrants will for the first time be eligible to win the Tattersall Cup (the prize given to the winner of the race on handicap). A total of 21 two-handed boats are preparing to race, including those that finished second and third respectively in the race\u2019s inaugural Two-Handed Division last year \u2013 Crux (Carlos Aydos\/Peter Grayson) and Speedwell (Campbell Geeves\/Wendy Tuck).
\nHow to follow the 2022 Rolex Sydney-Hobart Race
\n\u2022 In Australia
\nSydney is expected to send off the fleet in style when the race starts at 1300hrs (local time) on Saturday, 26 December.
\nSpectator boats can watch the start from the eastern channel and follow the fleet down the Harbour to the Heads. Spectator boats wanting to remain in the Harbour may remain in the western side. Exclusion zones will be in place from 1200-1400.
\n\u2022 On television
\nThe race start will be broadcast live via the Seven Network, through 7Mate around Australia.
\nLive coverage will also be webcast on the Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race website, with replays available shortly after. See\u00a0https:\/\/rolexsydneyhobart.com\/
\n\u2022 On social
\nFollow the event on twitter for race updates and via\u00a0Facebook
\n\u2022 On race tracker
\nThe live race tracker will be viewable at\u00a0https:\/\/rolexsydneyhobart.com\/tracker
\n\u2022 Play along on Virtual Regatta
\nThere is also a Virtual Regatta edition for the race, allowing you to virtually pit yourself against thousands over the same course, see\u00a0https:\/\/www.virtualregatta.com\/en\/offshore-game\/<\/p>\n
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The Rolex Sydney Hobart Race is due to set off on boxing day once again in 2022, with an impressive 111 boats due to take to the startlineSydney sailors are counting down the days \u2013 not until December 25, but … <\/p>\n