Rolex Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race 2012 - Day 1

27 DecThe Rolex Sydney to Hobart is often described as the most gruelling long ocean race in the world. The fleet starts in Sydney Harbour on Boxing Day for a 628 nautical mile journey to Tasmania. Selected images available from www.fairfaxsyndication.com. Follow us at http://twitter.com/photosSMH

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Sophie Ciszek, the bowman of 'Wild Thing' leaving the marina to try and catch the beginning of the race after being disqualified from this years Sydney-Hobart race. Photo: Tamara Dean.

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