The official prizegiving for the 2024 Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race offered a poignant conclusion to an edition marked by tragedy and defined by resilience.
Competing crews confronted myriad challenges and a range of weather conditions throughout the 628-nautical mile race. The race’s two main prizes were awarded to Celestial V70 as the overall race winner and to LawConnect for line honours. Trophies aside, this race was a showcase of human endeavour, of teamwork and of a united sailing community. Rolex has partnered with the race and its organizers, the CYCA, since 2002. T he CYCA is supported in its efforts by the Royal Yacht Club of Tasmania (RYCT), race finishing partner. The race is an integral part of Rolex’s longstanding support and commitment to the offshore discipline in yachting. Next year marks the 80th edition of the Rolex Sydney Hobart, starting on Friday, 26 December.