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Sydney to Hobart yacht race

Yacht race which starts from Sydney Harbour at 1 pm on Boxing Day, 26 December, as it has done since 1945.

Milestone
Date of event
26 Dec 1945 -
Type

Sydney to Hobart yacht race

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2008

Held every year since 1945, the Sydney to Hobart yacht race is one of the highlights of Sydney sailing, and one of the great races in the world.