‘Comanche’ and ‘LawConnect’ duelAP, HOBART, AustraliaSupermaxis Master Lock Comanche and defending champions LawConnect yesterday continued their close duel on the second day of the 80th running of the Sydney to Hobart yacht race. LawConnect was forced to contend with a broken mainsheet and halyard overnight, but fixed both issues and remained in pursuit of Comanche, which is skippered by Matt Allen and James Mayo. The fleet departs from Sydney Harbour at the start of the Sydney to Hobart yacht race on Friday. LawConnect sails in the Sydney to Hobart yacht race near the start on Friday. LawConnect led the fleet out of Sydney Harbour in search of its third straight line honors win.

Source: Taipei Times December 27, 2025 17:13 UTC