Hobart, Sydney and Comanche

Master Lock Comanche leads the way as Sydney to Hobart race gets underway
Sydney to Hobart yacht race begins as Lock Comanche and LawConnect take an early lead in the 79th running of the annual yachting event.
Master Lock Comanche out of Rolex Sydney Hobart
In shock news early this morning, Master Lock Comanche (NSW) has retired from the Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race, reporting mainsail damage.
LawConnect lead Sydney-to-Hobart race after Master Lock Comanche retire
A strong south-westerly change would move across Bass Strait early on Dec 27 morning, potentially bringing showers, lightning, thunder, and waves of up to 4m. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Law Connect leads Sydney to Hobart race after Master Lock Comanche retires
Favourite Master Lock Comanche was forced to retire from the 79th running of the Sydney to Hobart yacht race which began on Thursday, leaving Law Connect as the new race leader in the South Pacific.
Comanche Retires from Rolex Sydney Hobart Race Amid Mainsail Damage; Seven Yachts Withdraw
In a shocking turn, Comanche and six other yachts retire from the Sydney Hobart Race due to damage. 97 remain racing.
Sydney to Hobart race: Master Lock Comanche, LawConnect in front as battle gets under way
LawConnect, which won line honours last year, was first past the turning mark in Australia’s premier yachting event but ran into sail issues.
LawConnect leads; Comanche retires as Sydney-Hobart gets off to chaotic start
LawConnect was first out of the Heads, but a furling issue allowed line honours rival Comanche to grab the lead, while last year’s overall winner, Alive, was forced to retire just three hours into the race.
Comanche, defending champion LawConnect lead early in Sydney to Hobart yacht race
Defending line honors champion LawConnect led the Sydney to Hobart yacht fleet out of Sydney harbor at the start of the 79th running of the 628-nautical mile (722 miles, 1,160 kilometers) race.
Sydney to Hobart favourite Master Lock Comanche retires, yachts dismasted, damaged in wild winds
In one of the most destructive – and expensive – nights in Sydney to Hobart history, wild winds and torrid conditions have ripped the famous race apart, causing widespread damage and ending the race hopes of numerous favourites.
Rare dual honour awaits Master Lock Comanche with 'big boat race' on the Sydney to Hobart radar
Master Lock Comanche will resist the urge to dream of a rare line honours and handicap double win as the Sydney to Hobart
Sydney to Hobart supermaxi Master Lock Comanche on extreme diet in chase for win
It’s hard to see from above deck but Master Lock Comanche has been put on a radical diet to ensure she is never again beaten ...
Law Connect leads Sydney to Hobart yacht race after shock Master Lock Comanche retirement
On a dramatic opening day of the Sydney to Hobart yacht race, Master Lock Comanche retired leaving Law Connect in the lead.