Sydney-Hobart official launch
Wild Oats XI chases sixth line-honours winThe official launch of the Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race 2012 will take place next Tuesday, November 27, at the Cruising Yacht Club of Australia, Rushcutters Bay, Sydney. The launch will mark 29 days until the Boxing Day start of one of the world’s most famous yacht races.
A fleet of 80 yachts is expected to line up for this year’s race and details will be officially announced by CYCA Commodore Howard Piggott. A panel of skippers and crew contesting the 68th Rolex Sydney Hobart will be present at the launch.
Wild Oats XI’s skipper, Mark Richards, will talk on the 100 footer’s sixth line honours attempt. A celebrity crew member on Ragamuffin-Loyal will be announced.
Ragamuffin-Loyal, under the watchful eye of sailing veteran Syd Fischer, will attempt to defend her line honours title in an expected battle royale with Wild Oats XI. It is sure to be an enthralling clash.
Fischer, who at 85 is the oldest sailor in this year’s race, will be again joined by his great mate Tony Ellis. The two will notch up their 40th race together -- the most number of races sailed together by a pair.
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