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  • Aera named as Overall Winner of 60th Rolex Sydney Hobart – 12th international yacht to win Aera named as Overall Winner of 60th Rolex Sydney Hobart – 12th international yacht to win
    • 31 Dec, 2004 02:42:00 PM

    Aera named as Overall Winner of 60th Rolex Sydney Hobart – 12th international yacht to win

    A minute’s silence was observed at the presentation in remembrance of the victims of the tsunami disasters in Asia

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  • It helps to be philosophical in a rugged Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race It helps to be philosophical in a rugged Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race
    • 30 Dec, 2004 04:19:00 PM

    It helps to be philosophical in a rugged Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race

    Hardys Secret Mens Business is the ninth out of 12 yachts to finish the 2004 Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race, the latest three being Phil Coombs’ Dekadence from Melbourne and the Sydney yachts, Stephen Ainsworth’s Loki and Gunther Schmidt-Lindner’s Austmark

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  • Calms after the storm strengthens Aera’s IRC chances Calms after the storm strengthens Aera’s IRC chances
    • 30 Dec, 2004 10:02:00 AM

    Calms after the storm strengthens Aera’s IRC chances

    Fading winds on the Tasmanian East Coast and in Storm Bay have strengthened the British yacht Aera’s grip on the Tattersalls Cup, the famous trophy awarded to the Overall IRC handicap winner of the Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race.

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  • Many trophies still to be decided with 55 boats still at sea Many trophies still to be decided with 55 boats still at sea
    • 29 Dec, 2004 10:38:00 PM

    Many trophies still to be decided with 55 boats still at sea

    With only seven boats so far finished the grueling Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race, just one trophy winner has been decided, with 55 boats still at sea racing for various Overall and Divisional handicap honours in the 60th anniversary ocean classic.

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  • British thoroughbred takes firm hold on Tattersalls Cup British thoroughbred takes firm hold on Tattersalls Cup
    • 29 Dec, 2004 07:37:00 PM

    British thoroughbred takes firm hold on Tattersalls Cup

    Aera, the superb white-hulled Ker 55 owned by London-based yachtsman Nick Lykiardopulo and skippered by English round-the-world sailor Jez Fanstone, crossed the finish line on the Derwent River this afternoon to become the boat to beat on IRC handicap in the 60th Anniversary Sydney Hobart Yacht Race.

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  • A third on Line Honours makes George a happy boy! A third on Line Honours makes George a happy boy!
    • 29 Dec, 2004 04:57:00 PM

    A third on Line Honours makes George a happy boy!

    Another trip south, another long difficult slog, but still George Snow, the owner-skipper of the Sydney maxi Brindabella talks up the experience of competing yet again in the Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race.

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  • AAPT survives savage knockdown to finish second AAPT survives savage knockdown to finish second
    • 29 Dec, 2004 03:09:00 PM

    AAPT survives savage knockdown to finish second

    Sean Langman and his small crew of eight managed to pull together to right the boat

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  • Skandia recovery mission underway, chase for handicap honours continues Skandia recovery mission underway, chase for handicap honours continues
    • 29 Dec, 2004 12:39:00 PM

    Skandia recovery mission underway, chase for handicap honours continues

    “The plan is in place and we’re fully equipped for the recovery. We’re confident the boat is in good enough shape to recover and refit,” said Skandia’s skipper Grant Wharington from Hobart this afternoon.

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    • 29 Dec, 2004 11:40:00 AM

    Report from BOOTS, 29 December 11.40am

    "I've run out of dry clothes already. The boys seem to be managing better as they have all prepared for the race with new 'you beaut' gear"

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  • Can Nicorette hang on to the double? Can Nicorette hang on to the double?
    • 29 Dec, 2004 09:46:00 AM

    Can Nicorette hang on to the double?

    The British-registered 55-footer Aera, skippered by Jez Fanstone, is also pressing for handicap honours.

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