VIDEO: Clipper takes Sydney Hobart by storm

The 225 amateur crew led by professional skippers on 12 identical 70 ft ocean racing yachts completed the race successfully after more than 30 yachts retired with damage and injuries after some of the worst conditions to hit the Australian bluewater classic for many years. Winning Clipper Race class Australian female skipper Wendy Tuck, led Da Nang – Viet Nam to 22nd place in the overall line honours out of the 77 boats to complete the race out of the original 108 starters.

Published on Dec 30, 2015