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2023 Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race - Hobart Village welcomes all from 27 December

by RSHYR Media 24 Dec 2023 18:42 AEDT 27 December 2023 - 1 January 2024
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Everyone is welcome to enjoy the atmosphere of the Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race in the Hobart Race Village, located in the heart of the race action at Kings Pier, Hobart.

The Hobart Race Village is open and FREE to the public from noon on Wednesday 27 December until Monday 1 January.

You don't need to be a yachtie or even know one - everyone is invited to enjoy entertainment, shopping, food and drinks with a view of the race finish line!

Grab a coffee or breakfast from 08:00 hours each morning at King's Pier or work your way through the food options at lunch or dinner each day - there's plenty to choose from:

  • Kaki Lima (Indonesian street food)
  • Kung Fu Canteen (homemade pan fried dumplings)
  • Culinary Kitchen (chef-made comfort food with a twist)
  • Jasmin Kitchen (halal rotisserie chicken & shawarma)
  • Orlando Plenty (roasted coffee & homemade sweets)
  • Monica's Fairy Floss (hand spun fairy floss)
  • Daiquiri Isle (frozen cocktails and slushies)
Dark Lab operates the Devil's Corner Tasmania bar, full of hand-crafted wines from Brown Brother Milawa Vineyard. Each day, Brown Brothers will hosting Oyster Tastings in the late afternoon.

Shop at our new 2023 Merchandise Partner Helly Hansen's retail store for all your Rolex Sydney Hobart clothing and accessory needs, or at the Richard Bennett Photography marquee, where the renowned photographer celebrates 50 years covering the race. Shop for yourself or buy a veteran or aspiring ocean sailor a New Year's present!

There's entertainment for all ages, including an incredible lineup of Tasmanian talent such as DJ Supanova, DJ Johnny, and local bands Atomic, Nightshift, Sugartrain, and Montage. The kids always love the face painting and dancing to live music!

If you're keen to see the first yacht arrive and cheer them into the dock, watch the Yacht Tracker at rolexsydneyhobart.com and come down to the village to give the Line Honours winners a rousing Hobart welcome.

You can catch Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race updates live on stage at 10am and 4pm each day, with insights from the experts and, once the boats start arriving, live chats with sailors sharing stories of their race.

Plus, the race village is the best place in Hobart to watch the New Years Eve fireworks! With a view over the Derwent River and the marina, you have front row seats to a show like no other. Get there early, as entry will close once the village is at capacity.

For information on the race and to follow on Yacht Tracker, visit rolexsydneyhobart.com.

Internationally, the race will be available through YouTube on CYCATV or on Facebook Rolex Sydney Hobart page.

For the full list of entries and more information about the race, visit rolexsydneyhobart.com.

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