Paul Lumtin set off for Hobart on a boat with nine people on it in the famous race 26 years ago. Only six survived. He’s now the inspiration behind a star horse.
The five time Australian Male Sailor of the Year will skipper Team Australia at its home SailGP race on Sydney Harbour this weekend. He’s also been asked to pose for the country’s top portraiture prize.
Veteran sailor Sean Langman has been banned from contesting the upcoming JJ Giltinan International Trophy series - because he owns the boat he wishes to sail.
For Pete’s sake.
LawConnect,runner-up in the past three events,edged across the finish line 51 seconds ahead of Andoo Comanche not long after 8am (AEDT) on Thursday.
LawConnect has beaten reigning champion and favourite Andoo Comanche for line honours in this year’s Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race. It’s now a battle for third between URM Group and Alive.
Eleven yachts have been forced to retire in difficult conditions as super maxis Andoo Comanche and LawConnect duel for line honours in the race to Hobart.
100-foot supermaxi LawConnect battles the elements during the Sydney to Hobart yacht race.
After three and a half hours of racing,Andoo Comanche seized the lead off the coast of Port Kembla,just ahead of LawConnect,before Hong Kong-based Scallywag retired.
Andoo Comanche kicks off her line honours defence by waving the protest flag against Scallywag as the two supermaxis almost collide just minutes into the race.
It took just 10 minutes for the bluewater classic to be engulfed in drama after contenders Comanche and Scallywag nearly collided (Footage:Seven Network)