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Rolex Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race video selection

by www.sail-world.com on 2 Jan 2013
Wild Oats XI Andrea Francolini Photography http://www.afrancolini.com/
Rolex Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race 2012 - A selection of videos including pre-race drama, 50 Golden Years three part documentary and more footage of the race.

Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race Pre-Start Drama

December 26, 2012 and controversy hits the Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race. Super-Maxi Wild Thing is banned from a start in the classic. Owner Grant Wharington interviewed.



The start of the Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race:



Sydney to Hobart begins with a bang:



Wild Oats XI Winner of Rolex Sydney Hobart 2012: Wild Oats XI confirms her sixth line honours victory in eight years and sets a new record time for the Rolex Sydney Hobart: 1d 18h 23m 19s.



The Sydney Hobart Yacht Race 50 Golden Years Documentary Part 1:



The Sydney Hobart Yacht Race 50 Golden Years Documentary Part 2:


The Sydney Hobart Yacht Race 50 Golden Years Documentary Part 3:

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