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2015 Rolex Sydney Hobart Race – American yacht takes line honours

by regattanews.com on 28 Dec 2015
Dolphins escorting Comanche (USA) as she approaches Derwent River - Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race - Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race Rolex/ Stefano Gattini http://www.rolex.com
2015 Rolex Sydney Hobart Race – At 21.58 AEDT today, Jim Clark and Kristy Hinze-Clark's Comanche claimed line honours in the 2015 Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race, completing the 628 NM course in two days, eight hours, 58 minutes and 30 seconds.

This is the first American entry to take line honours since 1998, when Larry Ellison's Sayornara won.

Comanche (USA) heading for the Derwent and the finish of the Rolex Sydney Hobart race 2015 edition © Rolex/ Kurt Arrigo http://www.regattanews.com
Comanche (USA) heading for the Derwent and the finish of the Rolex Sydney Hobart race 2015 edition © Rolex/ Kurt Arrigo http://www.regattanews.com


Final procedures onboard Comanche (USA) before crossing the finish line in Hobart - 2015 Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race © Rolex / StudioBorlenghi / Stefano Gattini
Final procedures onboard Comanche (USA) before crossing the finish line in Hobart - 2015 Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race © Rolex / StudioBorlenghi / Stefano Gattini

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