Wild Oats XI leading the whole fleet to the Heads - Rolex Sydney to Hobart -  © Alex McKinnon

The Beneteau, Carbon Credits, beginning the trip South - Rolex Sydney to Hobart -  © Alex McKinnon

Sailors with Disabilities - Rolex Sydney to Hobart -  © Alex McKinnon

Ambersail beginning their first ever trip to Hobart - Rolex Sydney to Hobart -  © Alex McKinnon

Rush get used to the conditions - Rolex Sydney to Hobart -  © Alex McKinnon

Sailor with Disabilities - Rolex Sydney to Hobart -  © Alex McKinnon

The RP42 from New Zealand, Rikki, out amongst the waves - Rolex Sydney to Hobart -  © Alex McKinnon

Quest launching off one of the many waves to be found off Sydney today - Rolex Sydney to Hobart -  © Alex McKinnon

Blackjack and Lahana battle it out on the way to the Heads - Rolex Sydney to Hobart -  © Alex McKinnon

by Sail-World.com Team

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