RACE UPDATE | 1200hours 28 December

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• 28 Dec, 2018 12:00:00 PM

RACE UPDATE | 1200hours 28 December

The latest from the Rolex Sydney Hobart

In a stirring return to form, the Oatley family's Wild Oats XI has reclaimed her line honours crown, marking a new record of nine titles now to her name. She was the first across the line of an incredibly talented group of Australian super maxis who each battled for their place at the front of the fleet throughout the Great Race, with ultimately just over 40 minutes separating first and fourth. With line honours bragging rights now settled for another year, the attention of the race now shifts to the tantalising dance underway at the top of the IRC overall victory ladder. 

• Wild Oats XI has won line honours in 1 day, 19 hours, 7 minutes and 21 seconds.
• Black Jack was next who, after battling Comanche gybe for gybe the whole way down the Derwent River, managed to hold off third place by a tiny 1 minute, 3 seconds, with InfoTrack in fourth.
• the IRC battle is ever-changing at this stage with the home-grown Tasmanian heroes aboard Alive currently battling it out with defending Tattersall Cup holder Ichi Ban
• The all-female team aboard Wild Oats X are also in close contention and are well within sight of the overall win - not to mention holding clear favourite for the Jane Tate Memorial Trophy for the first female skipper across the line
• Voodoo, Chutzpah, 2 Unlimited, Gun Runner, Sail Exchange, PYR Jarhead Wot Eva and Relish IV are also currently holding divisional wins

For all the latest on the Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race – and to get involved in the conversation on social media – use and follow the hashtag #RolexSydneyHobart. Visit the Yacht Tracker to follow the race all the way to Hobart, and stay locked on the live standings to stay up-to-date with the latest action.