The Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race
December 26 in Australia is popularly known as the Boxing Day when
Australians box their gifts for their loved ones after Christmas. This
is not the only event happening at this time though; the annual Sydney
to Hobart Yacht Race is about to set its sail at the same day. It is the
most looked-for yachting event by all the yacht race enthusiasts
world-wide.
Spectators of the race wake up early to find the best spot along the
shores of Sydney and marvel at the parade of colorful sails. Yachts of
various sizes gather at the start line as they await the signal for them
to embark. An engrossing sight of countless yachts calmly await at the
harbor every year to begin the treacherous yet rewarding travel from
Sydney to Hobart, a 630 nautical mile stretch of raging waters to
traverse.
The race was first intended as a yacht cruise among friends of Peter
Luke but it ended up as one of the most popular and among the top three
offshore yacht races in the world. It started in the year 1945 and
amazingly after more than 5 centuries the race still becomes more
alluring each year. At the inaugural race the conqueror of the title for
the fastest elapsed time took six days and a few more hours to dock in
Hobart, up-to-date the fastest time in voyaging is approximately 42
hours. Looking at the decrease of the time to cover the distance is such
an amazing fulfillment that was thought impossible before. The
holy grail of concluding the race less than 48 h ours has come to an end
but with that a new challenge rose. Skippers or captains are now geared
to hooking the title for the very first yacht who would
conclude the course in less than 40 hours, a dream that is no longer
impossible but now just a task that is achievable using the right
techniques.
The Sydney Yacht Race is known for being one of the most
challenging yachts racing event for centuries despite its humble
beginning. One monumental event that occurred happened in the year 1998
when an extraordinary storm crossed the path of the seafarers and left
five boats sunken with 6 casualties. This occurrence leads to building
stricter rules and eligibility to join the race but at the same time
making the race safer.
Whether you own a yacht or not everyone can enjoy the Sydney to Harbor
Yacht Race in their own way. Either join the race and indulge in the
rush of adrenaline as you go through every challenge or
just relax along the Sydney shores and appreciate the beauty that is
like no other seeing a sea of yachts while enjoying a barbeque. Either
way you are being a part of the race and that is still the best way to
experience the Australian summer.
For more information about Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race, please refer to
this site:
Website: www.rolexsydneyhobart.com
Website:
www.australia.com
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