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Celestial V70 has toasted overall victory in the Sydney-to-Hobart yacht race

Celestial V70 has toasted overall victory in the Sydney-to-Hobart yacht race

30 December 2024

Skipper Sam Haynes and his crewmates have been presented with the Tattersall Cup as provisional winners of the handicap competition.

The 79th edition of the 628-nautical mile event endured tragedy on the opening night when two competitors died at sea in rough weather.

Haynes described conditions as "nuclear" across Bass Strait in his second triumph.

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