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Rolex Sydney Hobart- Images of Jessica Watson's finish

by Crosbie Lorimer on 30 Dec 2011
The final run to Hobart - Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race 2011 Crosbie Lorimer http://www.crosbielorimer.com
On a classic Derwent River afternoon, with the sun shining and a strong southerly pushing a large group of boats to the finish line under spinnaker, 18 year old Jessica Watson and her young team aboard Ella Bache crossed the line in fine style.

Finishing second in the Sydney 38 Division and within sight of the winning boat TSA Management, Ella Bache completed the race half an hour ahead of Deloitte As One, the boat skippered by Jessica Watson's coach Chris Lewin.

There will doubtless be much ribbing between student and master this evening.

Here are some of Crosbie Lorimer's images of Ella Bache's finish and Jessica Watson's reception on the dockside.

Passing Sandy Point - Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race 2011 © Crosbie Lorimer http://www.crosbielorimer.com
Passing Sandy Point - Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race 2011 © Crosbie Lorimer http://www.crosbielorimer.com


A good breeze downwind - Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race 2011 © Crosbie Lorimer http://www.crosbielorimer.com
A good breeze downwind - Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race 2011 © Crosbie Lorimer http://www.crosbielorimer.com


Preparing for a gybe - Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race 2011 © Crosbie Lorimer http://www.crosbielorimer.com
Preparing for a gybe - Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race 2011 © Crosbie Lorimer http://www.crosbielorimer.com


A big smile as Ella Bache crosses the line - Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race 2011 © Crosbie Lorimer http://www.crosbielorimer.com
A big smile as Ella Bache crosses the line - Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race 2011 © Crosbie Lorimer http://www.crosbielorimer.com


Waving to the spectators after the finish - Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race 2011 © Crosbie Lorimer http://www.crosbielorimer.com
Waving to the spectators after the finish - Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race 2011 © Crosbie Lorimer http://www.crosbielorimer.com


Jessica talks to the press - Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race 2011 © Crosbie Lorimer http://www.crosbielorimer.com
Jessica talks to the press - Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race 2011 © Crosbie Lorimer http://www.crosbielorimer.com


Crew member Peter Woodward takes Jessica for a swim - Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race 2011 © Crosbie Lorimer http://www.crosbielorimer.com
Crew member Peter Woodward takes Jessica for a swim - Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race 2011 © Crosbie Lorimer http://www.crosbielorimer.com


A wet Jessica Watson with her manager Andrew Fraser - Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race 2011 © Crosbie Lorimer http://www.crosbielorimer.com
A wet Jessica Watson with her manager Andrew Fraser - Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race 2011 © Crosbie Lorimer http://www.crosbielorimer.com


Ella Bache crew - Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race 2011 © Crosbie Lorimer http://www.crosbielorimer.com
Ella Bache crew - Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race 2011 © Crosbie Lorimer http://www.crosbielorimer.com

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