Boxing Day in Australia.
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SBO Weather and Forecasting Forum Jim & John
- Oct 22, 2014
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I was interested in the summation.
In 1956, the announcer said, "For men who sail in the Sydney to Hobart yacht race, winning is not so much important. It's the comradeship, an affinity for sea and wind, and some quality that draws them out to pit their skill and lives against the forces of nature, a quality that seems common to all men who challenge the sea in ships."
I am not so sure in 2025 that all of that holds. I am sure some of it is valid.
In 1956, the announcer said, "For men who sail in the Sydney to Hobart yacht race, winning is not so much important. It's the comradeship, an affinity for sea and wind, and some quality that draws them out to pit their skill and lives against the forces of nature, a quality that seems common to all men who challenge the sea in ships."
I am not so sure in 2025 that all of that holds. I am sure some of it is valid.
Attrition in the Sydney to Hobart.
The race has always been tough and over the years the regulations for safely have become stricter.
Especially after the 1998 disaster.
So now, all competing boats are really well prepared and inspected.
Riggers, sailmakers. electrical and mechanical engineers, crew, owners and race committees crawl over every boat.
That why it is so surprising that so many boats have retired for such a range of failures.
However. rigging, electronics, sails, rudders, engines have all seen failures in one way or another.
Of the 128 yachts competing, 33 have retired.
www.abc.net.au
The race has always been tough and over the years the regulations for safely have become stricter.
Especially after the 1998 disaster.
So now, all competing boats are really well prepared and inspected.
Riggers, sailmakers. electrical and mechanical engineers, crew, owners and race committees crawl over every boat.
That why it is so surprising that so many boats have retired for such a range of failures.
However. rigging, electronics, sails, rudders, engines have all seen failures in one way or another.
Of the 128 yachts competing, 33 have retired.
Contest for Sydney to Hobart line honours heating up
Crews have been battling challenging conditions, damage and sea sickness as the leading yachts are expected to arrive in Hobart later today.
www.abc.net.au