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Rolex Sydney Hobart Wild Oats XI finish images by Andrea Francolini

by Andrea Francolini images on 29 Dec 2010
WILD OATS XI crossed the finish line first after 2 days 7 hours 37 minutes 20 seconds. A protest is still pending regarding a safety radio call before entering Bass Strait which may cost them the line honour trophy - Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race Andrea Francolini Photography http://www.afrancolini.com/
Photographer Andrea Francolini was at the finish of this year's Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht race, to capture Wild Oats XI completing the 628 nautical mile race.

Andrea sends this gallery of images for your enjoyment. To see more of his work visit his website http://www.afrancolini.com

Wild Oats XI is the subject of a protest raised by the Race Committee.

Rolex Sydney to Hobart 2010 - Wild Oats XI © Andrea Francolini Photography http://www.afrancolini.com/
Rolex Sydney to Hobart 2010 - Wild Oats XI © Andrea Francolini Photography http://www.afrancolini.com/


Wild Oats XI finishing - Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race © Andrea Francolini Photography http://www.afrancolini.com/
Wild Oats XI finishing - Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race © Andrea Francolini Photography http://www.afrancolini.com/


Wild Oats XI finishing - Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race © Andrea Francolini Photography http://www.afrancolini.com/
Wild Oats XI finishing - Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race © Andrea Francolini Photography http://www.afrancolini.com/


Wild Oats XI finishing - Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race © Andrea Francolini Photography http://www.afrancolini.com/
Wild Oats XI finishing - Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race © Andrea Francolini Photography http://www.afrancolini.com/


Wild Oats XI finishing - Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race © Andrea Francolini Photography http://www.afrancolini.com/
Wild Oats XI finishing - Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race © Andrea Francolini Photography http://www.afrancolini.com/


Wild Oats XI finishing - Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race © Andrea Francolini Photography http://www.afrancolini.com/
Wild Oats XI finishing - Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race © Andrea Francolini Photography http://www.afrancolini.com/


Wild Oats XI finishing - Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race © Andrea Francolini Photography http://www.afrancolini.com/
Wild Oats XI finishing - Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race © Andrea Francolini Photography http://www.afrancolini.com/

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