One of the two Kookaburra Challenge Volvo 60's, DHL.

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Richard Cawse's Vanguard with the other Kookaburra Challenge Volvo 60, Ericsson.

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George Snow's Brindabella with Vanguard and Ericsson ahead.

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Andrew Short Marine's ABN AMRO, another Volvo 60.

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Alex Thomson's Hugo Boss with South Head in the background.

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Stewart Thwaites and Starlight Yachting's super-maxi, Konica Minolta, line honours winner of last years Big Boat Challenge. Behind Konica Minolta is Steven David's Wild Joe.

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Bob Oatley's Wild Oats, still leading the race at this stage.

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Wild Oats.

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