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Rolex Sydney Hobart and supermaxi action in video review

by Sail-World.com/nz 1 Jan 2018 10:54 GMT 1 January 2018
Wild Oats XI chases LDV Comanche as both boats chase the new race record in the 2017 Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race © Carlo Borlenghi / Rolex

Catch the highlights of the 2017 Rolex Sydney Hobart in this series of videos compiled by Rolex, and incorporating some of the most spectacular downwind sailing in offshore racing by the four top supermaxis in the world.

See these spectacular 100fters at full pace in the race that shattered the existing race record by over four hours.

Start

Line Honours Battle

Overall Honours

Downwind

A look back

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