And lost. Australian maxi yacht WildOats XI beat the 100-foot Comanche by 49minutes. The legendary boat managed to win the prestigious Rolex Sydney Hobart race for the eighth time. "Comanche" led the entire first day, but was caught in a zone of weak winds in Bass Strait. A total of 117 boats raced in the Rolex Sydney Hobart, which traditionally starts towards the end of the year, five of which were 100ft maxi-sailboats. The regatta was held for the 70th anniversary edition.
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It's not just old men who go into battle
Newcomer «Comanche» challenged Sydney Hobart Race legend Wild Oats XI sailboat
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Rolex , Carlo Borlenghi, Rolex , Daniel Forster
