Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race – Resilience in the Face of Adversity

The Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race is renowned as one of the sport’s greatest challenges. In the 79th edition, competing crews were confronted with myriad challenges and variable weather conditions. A race marked by tragedy united the sailing community and was a showcase of human endeavour and teamwork. Celestial V70 claimed the Tattersall Cup as overall race winner while the Christian Beck-skippered maxi LawConnect took line honours for the second year in a row, completing the 628-nautical mile course down Australia’s south-east coast in 1 day, 13 hours, 35 minutes and 13 seconds. Organized by the Cruising Yacht Club of Australia (CYCA), in conjunction with the Royal Yacht Club of Tasmania, Rolex has partnered this offshore classic since 2002 as part of the brand’s near 70-year relationship with yachting. Discover more https://on.rolex.com/41v0rqR 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 offshore races such as the annual Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race and the bien