Bryan Bailie behind the helm of the VO60, Merit. - Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race -  © Alex McKinnon

Matt Cubit and the gang hoist the spinnaker. - Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race -  © Alex McKinnon

Maureen Hand and company retrieve the headsail. - Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race -  © Alex McKinnon

Michael Crook brings the mainsail’s outhaul on. - Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race -  © Alex McKinnon

Merit under kite and passing one of Sydney’s iconic Harbour ferries. - Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race -  © Alex McKinnon

Returning back down Sydney Harbour after training. - Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race -  © Alex McKinnon

Crew briefing before the training session on Merit. - Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race -  © Alex McKinnon

Grinding away on board the VO60, Merit. - Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race -  © Alex McKinnon

Michael Cocks takes the new headsail for’ard in readiness for a change. - Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race -  © Alex McKinnon

by Alex McKinnon

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