The 69th edition of the Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race hosted on December 26 a 94-boat fleet featured five 100 foot maxis, two Volvo 70s, seven former race winners and a seriously competitive lineup across the fleet. The iconic 628-nautical mile offshore race included 22 international entries from Germany, the United Kingdom, New Zealand, Singapore, Hong Kong and Cyprus. Full report.

Photos by ROLEX/Carlo Borlenghi.

Sydney start

Elapsed time winner Wild Oats XI

Hobart finish