The 77th edition of the 628nm Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race got underway today. The offshore challenge has been a key element in Rolex’s longstanding relationship with yachting for over 20 years. A fleet of 109 yachts, crewed by determined and skilled teams, enjoyed blue skies and a 10 – 15 knot north to north-easterly breeze that strengthened once out of Sydney Harbour, encouraging teams to hoist their spinnakers and deliver a stirring sight. The traditional 26 December start drew thousands of onlookers, both on the land and water, and who marveled at the stunning spectacle. The downwind conditions forecast for the first two days are tantalizingly close to offering a record-breaking opportunity for the fastest entries, while the change in wind direction expected on the third day could deliver a bruising encounter for the smaller yachts.
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Rolex has always associated with activities driven by passion, excellence, precision and team spirit. The Swiss watchmaker naturally gravitated towards the elite world of yachting six decades ago and the brand’s enduring partnership now encompasses the most prestigious clubs, races and regattas, as well as towering figures in the sport, including ground-breaking round-the-world yachtsman Sir Francis Chichester and the most successful Olympic sailor of all time, Sir Ben Ainslie. Today, Rolex is Title Sponsor of 15 major international events – from leading offshore races such as the annual Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race and the biennial Rolex Fastnet Race, to grand prix competition at the Rolex TP52 World Championship and spectacular gatherings at the Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup and the Rolex Swan Cup. It also supports the exciting SailGP global championship in which national teams race identical supercharged F50 catamarans on some of the world’s most famous harbours. Rolex’s partnerships with the Cruising Yacht Club of Australia, Royal Ocean Racing Club, Yacht Club Costa Smeralda, Yacht Club Italiano, New York Yacht Club and Royal Yacht Squadron, among others, are the foundation of its enduring relationship with this dynamic sport.
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