Julio, the master varnisher from Argentina got the job of basting the beast. - Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race -  Alex McKinnon

It’s a hard life when you’re a bear! - Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race -  Alex McKinnon

Then you have to get back to work to support The Kids Cancer Project as part of Patrice Six’s entry. - Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race -  Alex McKinnon

As a bowman, you get used to being on the pointy end - Living Doll. - Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race -  Alex McKinnon   Click Here to view large photo

Sail repairs on Blunderbuss, one of the eight Beneteau First 40s in the race. - Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race -  Alex McKinnon

One of the eight Beneteau First 40s competing in the event, Brannew. - Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race -  Alex McKinnon

Former Volvo Ocean Racer, Southern Excellence, gets one of the spinnakers ready. - Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race -  Alex McKinnon

David Pescud of Sailors with Disabilities discusses the programme with crew members - Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race -  Alex McKinnon

Things are building up here at the CYCA, as the action on A finger demonstrates... - Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race -  Alex McKinnon

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