Besides the 100 feeters who are going to win the up coming 2021 Sydney Hobart

Some contestants:

My bets are on Law connect, Juan K designed 100 footer.

 

Really only worth putting money on some..
I'd back Moneypenny- for a decent return. The yards always win either way

 

Here is the Race website - they started 11 hours ago.
Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race 2021 https://rolexsydneyhobart.com/

Sounds like it has already been a war of attrition re the weather (the wind is almost on the nose, and strong), with 18 boats retired already.

The Tracker shows that Comanche was still far ahead in 2017 (re her record run) at this time, compared to the rest of the fleet.
Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race 2021 https://rolexsydneyhobart.com/tracker/

 

Well, on another site, I picked the S&S 34'ers in their respective classes. One's in 2nd in two handed, and the other is in 3rd. Give them more time and they can win. And Love and War, an S&S design and 3-time winner is currently leading for the Tattersall. Shame about Kialoa II.

Love those S&S pintails.

 

If you've betted on Black Jack you would have won.

Scallywag lost their inner stay, bummer. couldn't carry what's best for trim and ended last in the 100's.
Somewhat disappointing for the Juan K designed Law Connect, former Speed Boat.
But first season, better luck next time. Comanche could have compete but because Corona there is a lot of red tape.
They were sailing in the Carribean .
They are still record holder fastest finish, time to beat, but not in an up wind race which it was.

Great race all in all.

 

Plenty of boats got some damage... So the yards win everytime. Great wealth redistribution scheme
Jeff.

 

Yep, by all kinds of damage. One owner descibed his abandoned race as a serious attempt for self destruction.

No deadly casualties though, one broken arm is reported. No one is missing.
Denali Tp52 broke in half:


This is the report on the first wild night.