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Fleet update – two additional retirements

Rolex Sydney Hobart - News Update
08:20 AEDT December 29, 2008

Article By the Rolex Sydney Hobart Media Team

December 29, 2008.

An additional two yachts have retired in the Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race.

Both Helsal III and Leukaemia Foundation have suffered rudder damage and are now out of the race. The two yachts are expected to arrive in Triabunna halfway down Tasmania’s east coast this afternoon.

Holstein and Kellie's Sydney 38 Leukaemia Foundation on Sydney Harbour ahead of the start of the Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race 2008.

Photo © Peter Andrews.

Holstein and Kellie's Sydney 38 Leukaemia Foundation on Sydney Harbour ahead of the start of the Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race 2008. Photo copyright Peter Andrews.

Twenty five yachts have now arrived at Constitution Dock in Hobart, with another 70 still racing.

The Overall Winner is expected to be announced today, with Bob Steel’s NSW boat Quest holding onto its lead overnight.

To follow the fleet and for ETAs and updated handicap placings go to: www.rolexsydneyhobart.com

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