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Comanche; Supermaxi Showdown VIDEO

by Dale Lorimer on 15 Dec 2014
Comanche blasts to the Middle Head mark. Crosbie Lorimer http://www.crosbielorimer.com
In what is touted to be one of the most hotly contested Rolex Sydney Hobart line honours battles in recent history, there's been plenty of on-water supermaxi activity over the last week.

So for those looking for some warm-up action to whet the appetite while we wait for Boxing Day to arrive, here's a video taster from the Bow Caddy team featuring Comanche duking it out with Wild Oats XI and Perpetual Loyal on Sydney Harbour. Only eleven sleeps to go!


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