90 boats nominated for Rolex Sydney Hobart Race 2007

This year Sydney will witness more participation for the Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race.

The Cruising Yacht Club of Australia announced a larger than anticipated fleet of 90 yachts has been nominated for the Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race 2007, Australia’s premier bluewater event. Once again the heavier classic yachts from a bygone era of boat building will line up with the sleek and modern on 26 December when the start of the iconic yacht race will showcase Sydney Harbour to the world for the 63rd time.

One of the stand out features of this year’s line up is the number of international entries, in particular the six UK entries, the largest British contingent in recent times. The Rolex Sydney Hobart 2007 fleet will represent the USA, UK, New Zealand and Mexico as well as every Australian state and the ACT. The first lead up regatta to the Boxing Day start will be the Rolex Trophy One Design Series from 7-9 December followed by the spectacular SOLAS Big Boat Challenge on Tuesday 11 December and finally, the Rolex Trophy Rating Series, an exciting preview to the handicap form guide for the Rolex Sydney Hobart, from 13-16 December.

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