Lovely weather of late has been a function of the Sydney cycle. - Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race -  © Alex McKinnon

A diver takes a moment’s respite from the rigours of hull cleaning at the CYCA. - Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race -  © Alex McKinnon

Always a good read to be had. - Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race -  © Alex McKinnon

PFDs lined up and ready to go for the safety inspection. - Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race -  © Alex McKinnon

Goggles for those really bad waves that we hope you do not get to experience on Wild Rose. - Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race -  © Alex McKinnon

Loading the mainsail into her cars on Dekadence. - Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race -  © Alex McKinnon

Working away up the mast on Brindabella. - Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race -  © Alex McKinnon

The all important sponsors decals go on the bow of Cougar II. - Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race -  © Alex McKinnon

Sewing in the battens for the mainsail on Southern Excellence. - Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race -  © Alex McKinnon

by Alex McKinnon

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