Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race 2019 – 29 December – Intrepid Competitors, Passionate Spectators

As the 75th Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race moved into its fourth day, finishers had been arriving in a steady trickle rather than a flood. At around midday the situation changed when a building wind on the Derwent River pushed a flurry of yachts to the finish and a rapturous reception in Hobart. All eyes were on the overall standings and who might secure the Tattersall Cup, awarded to the fastest yacht on handicap. The Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race is one of the most respected offshore races in the world. Supported by Rolex since 2002, it is organized by the Cruising Yacht Club of Australia and the 2019 edition has attracted a substantial fleet of 157 yachts all willing to take on one of the toughest sporting challenges. Maintaining commitment to the very end is essential in this contest of determination and skill. Yachts must be pushed to the limit and achieve their full potential for their crews to stand a chance of lifting one of sailing’s greatest trophies. Discover more https://on.rolex.com/2VNuKel 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 Ainsl