While the start of the 80th anniversary Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race is still some time away, preparations are already well ...

Two sailors on separate boats have died in boom accidents two hours apart on a storm-ravaged first night of the annual Sydney to Hobart race, adding to the event's long history of deaths at sea.

The yacht race led to disaster as hurricane force storms capsized boats and threw sailors into the ocean. Six were killed but fifty were winched to safety in daring sea rescues. Show more In 1998 ...

Centennial 7 is one of 40 teams participating in the qualifying race on December 6, which will begin at Point Piper, sail north to Cabbage Tree Island, and end back at Sydney Harbour. Photo by ...