First published in 2001 as The Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race: 1945 - 2001, the second edition of this book provides the first detailed history of the world-famous bluewater classic, the Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race from 1945 until 2008. Covered in the book is:
- the inception of the race in 1945 and its developement;
- a race-by-race summary for each race between 1945 and 2008 with details of the line and handicap wining yachts;
- fleet, yacht and people statistics;
- some individual stories of racing legends and yachts; and
- full race results for each year between 1945 and 2008.
Book presently out of print, edition 3 will be launched in 2011.
Also available, The Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race, First Edition
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