2015 Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race
| 71st Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race | |
|---|---|
| Date | 26–31 December 2015 |
| Defender | Wild Oats XI |
| Number of yachts | 108 |
| Coordinates |
33°51.35′S 151°12.40′E / 33.85583°S 151.20667°ECoordinates: 33°51.35′S 151°12.40′E / 33.85583°S 151.20667°E- 42°52.7′S 147°19.58′E / 42.8783°S 147.32633°E |
| Winner | Comanche (line honours) |
| Official website | http://rolexsydneyhobart.com |
The 2015 Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race, sponsored by Rolex, was the 71st annual running of the "blue water classic" Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race. As in past editions of the race, it was hosted by the Cruising Yacht Club of Australia based in Sydney, New South Wales. As with previous Sydney to Hobart Yacht Races, the 2015 edition began on Sydney Harbour, at 1pm on Boxing Day (26 December 2015), before heading south for 630 nautical miles (1,170 km) through the Tasman Sea, past Bass Strait, into Storm Bay and up the River Derwent, to cross the finish line in Hobart, Tasmania.
Line honours were claimed by Comanche in a time of 2 days, 8 hours, 58 minutes and 30 seconds.
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