Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race 2019 – 26 December – 75th anniversary edition is underway

First held in 1945, the Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race is one of the world’s great ocean races. The 628 nautical mile offshore challenge has formed a significant part of Rolex’s 60-year involvement in yachting since 2002, and the 157 crews participating this year will all draw upon the same reserves of excellence and determination that have characterized those that have gone before. The 26 December race start from Sydney Harbour is a fixture both respected and anticipated the world over. The 75th running of this epic sporting moment matched the immense reputation of the race, rewarding the crowds gathered on the land and water with a tremendous and memorable spectacle.
Rolex has always associated with activities driven by passion, excellence, precision and team spirit. It naturally gravitated towards the elite world of yachting six decades ago and today supports the most prestigious clubs, races and regattas. The brand is Title Sponsor of 15 major international events – from leading offshore races, such as the annual Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race, Rolex Middle Sea Race and the biennial Rolex Fastnet Race, to grand prix competition at the Rolex TP52 World Championship and spectacular gatherings at the Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup and the Rolex Swan Cup. It also supports the exciting new SailGP global championship, where national teams race in supercharged F50 catamarans on some of the world’s most famous harbours. Rolex’s partnerships with the likes of the Cruising Yacht Club of Australia, Royal Ocean Racing Club, Yacht Club Costa Smeralda, Royal Malta Yacht Club, New York Yacht Club and Royal Yacht Squadron are the foundation of its enduring relationship with this dynamic sport.
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