Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race 2024 – Resilience in Adversity

The official prizegiving for the 2024 Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race offered a poignant conclusion to an edition marked by tragedy and defined by resilience. Competing crews confronted myriad challenges and a range of weather conditions throughout the 628-nautical mile race. The race’s two main prizes were awarded to Celestial V70 as the overall race winner and to LawConnect for line honours. Trophies aside, this race was a showcase of human endeavour, of teamwork and of a united sailing community. Rolex has partnered with the race and its organizers, the CYCA, since 2002. The CYCA is supported in its efforts by the Royal Yacht Club of Tasmania (RYCT), race finishing partner. The race is an integral part of Rolex’s longstanding support and commitment to the offshore discipline in yachting. Next year marks the 80th edition of the Rolex Sydney Hobart, starting on Friday, 26 December. Discover more https://on.rolex.com/4gE8Uyh Rolex has always associated with activities driven by passion, excellence, precision and team spirit. The Swiss watchmaker naturally gravitated towards the elite world of yachting six decades ago and the brand’s enduring partnership now encompasses the most prestigious clubs, races and regattas, as well as towering figures in the sport, including ground-breaking round-the-world yachtsman Sir Francis Chichester and the most successful Olympic sailor of all time, Sir Ben Ainslie. Today, Rolex is Title Sponsor of 15 major international events – from leading