Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race 2019 – 26 December – 75th Anniversary Edition Is Underway

First held in 1945, the Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race is one of the world’s great ocean races. Since 2002, the 628-nautical mile offshore challenge has formed a significant part of Rolex’s relationship with yachting which dates back more than 60 years. The 157 crews participating this year will all draw upon the same reserves of excellence and determination that have characterized those who have gone before them. The 26 December race start from Sydney Harbour is a fixture both respected and anticipated the world over. The 75th running of this epic sporting moment matched the immense reputation of the race, rewarding the crowds gathered on the land and water with a tremendous and memorable spectacle. Discover more https://on.rolex.com/3xEc9hZ 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 biennial Rolex Fastnet Race, to grand prix competition at the Rolex TP52 World Championship and spectacular gath