2021 Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race
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Event information | |
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Type | Yacht |
Dates | 26 December - 31 December 2021 |
Sponsor | Rolex |
Host city | Sydney, Hobart |
Boats | 88 |
Distance | 628 nautical miles (1,163 km) |
Website | Website archive |
Results | |
Winner (2021) | Black Jack (Mark Bradford) |
Succession | |
Previous | None (2020) - cancelled[1] |
Next | Andoo Comanche (John Winning, Jr.) in 2022 |
The 2021 Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race was the 76th annual running of the
Following the cancelled 2020 race,[1] 112 entries were submitted for the 2021 edition.[5][6] By 25 December, the starting lineup was down to 91 and only 88 left the harbour to start the race.[7][5] The mass withdrawal was due to crew members testing positive for COVID-19 or deciding not to compete to avoid catching the virus.[7][8] 5 boats withdrew in the 24 hours before the race started.[9] For the first time, entries were accepted for a two-handed division (sailed by a crew of 2 people) but, due to the use of autopilot, they were ineligible for the overall handicap prize.[10] Within the first two days, 36 boats retired due to injuries or damage caused by strong weather.[11][12] 50 completed the race.[13]
Results
Line honours (first 10)
Position | Sail number | Yacht | State/country | Yacht type | LOA (Metres) |
Skipper | Elapsed time d:hh:mm:ss |
Ref |
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1 | 525100 | Black Jack | ![]() |
Reichel Pugh 100 | 30.48 | Mark Bradford | 2:12:37:17 | [14][15][16] |
2 | SYD1000 | LawConnect | ![]() |
Juan Yacht Design Juan-K 100 | 30.48 | Christian Beck | 2:15:11:44 | [14][15][16] |
3 | HKG2276 | SHK Scallywag 100 | ![]() |
Dovell 100 | 30.48 | David Witt | 2:15:30:52 | [14][15][16] |
4 | AUS80 | Stefan Racing | ![]() |
Botin 80 | 24.40 | Grant Wharington | 3:02:20:47 | [14][15][17] |
5 | AUS13 | Whisper | ![]() |
Judel Vrolijk JV62 | 18.90 | David Griffith | 3:02:51:30 | [14][15][18] |
6 | AUS001 | Ichi Ban | ![]() |
Botin 52 | 15.90 | Matt Allen | 3:03:42:29 | [14][15][19] |
7 | 9535 | Celestial | ![]() |
Judel Vrolijk TP 52 | 15.90 | Sam Haynes | 3:04:42:43 | [14][15][19] |
8 | 6952 | Smuggler | ![]() |
Judel Vrolijk TP 52 | 15.90 | Sebastian Bohm | 3:11:14:54 | [14][15][20] |
9 | 52002 | Quest | ![]() |
Farr TP 52 | 15.90 | Mike Green | 3:15:46:37 | [14][15][21] |
10 | M16 | Mayfair | ![]() |
Rogers 46 | 14.00 | James Irvine | 3:23:15:33 | [14][15][22] |
Handicap results (Top 10)
Position | Sail number | Yacht | State/country | Yacht type | LOA (Metres) |
Skipper | Elapsed time d:hh:mm:ss |
Ref |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | AUS001 | Ichi Ban | ![]() |
Botin 52 | 15.90 | Matt Allen | 4:10:17:39 | [14][23][19] |
2 | 9535 | Celestial | ![]() |
Judel Vrolijk TP 52 | 15.90 | Sam Haynes | 4:11:14:36 | [14][23][19] |
3 | 294 | Love & War | ![]() |
Sparkman & Stephens S&S 47 | 14.21 | Simon Kurts | 4:14:21:49 | [14][23][24] |
4 | 3430 | White Bay 6 Azzurro | ![]() |
Sparkman & Stephens S&S 34 | 10.10 | Shane Kearns | 4:17:38:26 | [14][23][25] |
5 | AUS13 | Whisper | ![]() |
Judel Vrolijk JV62 | 18.90 | David Griffith | 4:17:47:05 | [18][14][23] |
6 | 6952 | Smuggler | ![]() |
Judel Vrolijk TP 52 | 15.90 | Sebastian Bohm | 4:18:18:00 | [14][23][20] |
7 | ST36 | Midnight Rambler | ![]() |
Murray Burns Dovell Sydney 36 | 10.80 | Ed Psaltis | 4:18:25:24 | [14][23][26] |
8 | AUS7771 | Highly Sprung | ![]() |
Beneteau First 45 | 13.70 | Mark Spring | 4:19:28:43 | [14][23][27] |
9 | 5038 | Cinquante | ![]() |
Murray Burns Dovell Sydney 38 | 11.78 | Kim Jaggar | 4:19:58:01 | [14][23][27] |
10 | 525100 | Black Jack | ![]() |
Reichel Pugh 100 | 30.48 | Mark Bradford | 4:22:05:26 | [14][23][16] |
References
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- ^ a b "Smuggler And The 2021 Sydney To Hobart Yacht Race". News of the Area. 17 January 2022. Retrieved 6 March 2022.
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