2008 Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race
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64th Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race
Defender Wild Oats XI
Wild Oats XI
Wild Oats XI is a maxi yacht, most famous for being a multiple line honors winner of the 'blue water classic' Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race. She is owned by Robert Oatley, and skippered by New South Welsh yachtsman, Mark Richards....

Number of Yachts 100
Coordinates 33°51.35′S 151°12.40′E-
42°52.7′S 147°19.58′E
Winner Wild Oats XI
Official Website http://rolexsydneyhobart.com/default.asp


The 2008 Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race, sponsored by Rolex
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Rolex SA is a Swiss watchmaking manufacturer of high-quality, luxury wristwatches. Rolex watches are popularly regarded as status symbols and BusinessWeek magazine ranks Rolex No.71 on its 2007 annual list of the 100 most valuable global brands...

, was the 64th annual running of the "blue water classic" Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race
Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race
The Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race is hosted by the Cruising Yacht Club of Australia, starting in Sydney, Australia on Boxing Day and finishing in Hobart. The race distance is approximately...

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As in past editions of the race, it was hosted by the Cruising Yacht Club of Australia
Cruising Yacht Club of Australia
The Cruising Yacht Club of Australia, established in 1944 is known as one of Australia's premier yacht clubs, and is acknowledged as one of the leaders in ocean racing in the country...

 based in Sydney
Sydney
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, New South Wales
New South Wales
New South Wales is a state of :Australia, located in the east of the country. It is bordered by Queensland, Victoria and South Australia to the north, south and west respectively. To the east, the state is bordered by the Tasman Sea, which forms part of the Pacific Ocean. New South Wales...

. As with previous Sydney to Hobart Yacht Races, the 2008 edition began on Sydney Harbour, at Noon
Noon
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 on Boxing Day
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 (December 26, 2008), before heading south for 630 nautical miles (1,170 km) through the Tasman Sea
Tasman Sea
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, past Bass Strait
Bass Strait
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, into Storm Bay
Storm Bay
Storm Bay is a large bay in the south-east of Tasmania, Australia. It is the entrance to the Derwent River estuary and the port of Hobart, the capital city of Tasmania.It is bordered by Bruny Island to the west and the Tasman Peninsula to the east....

 and up the Derwent River
Derwent River (Tasmania)
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, to cross the finish line in Hobart
Hobart
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, Tasmania
Tasmania
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The 2008 fleet comprised 100 starters. In 2007, Wild Oats XI equalled Morna/Kurrewa IV's record of three consecutive line honours victories, which Morna achieved in 1946, 1947 and 1948, and is attempting to break the record in its own right in 2008.

2008 Fleet

100 yachts registered to begin the 2008 Sydney to Hobart Yacht race. They are:
Yacht Nation Owner Skipper Launch Year

Line Honours Results (Top 10)

Position Race Number Sail Number Yacht State/Country Yacht Type LOA
(Metres)
Skipper Elapsed Time
d:hh:mm:ss
1 X1 10001 Wild Oats XI NSW RP100 30.00 Mark Richards 1:20:34:14
2 10 M10 Skandia VIC IRC Maxi 98 30.00 Grant Wharington 1:21:41:17
3 03 AUS 03 Ichi Ban NSW Jones 70 21.50 Matt Allen 1:22:28:10
4 100 USA50062 ASM Shockwave 5 NSW Reichel Pugh 80 24.40 Andrew Short 1:22:57:30
5 05 AUS 98888 Limit WA Reichel Pugh 62 19.50 Alan Brierty 1:23:05:58
6 66 52566 Black Jack QLD Reichel Pugh 66 20.12 Mark Bradford 1:23:19:31
7 60 AUS60000 Loki NSW Reichel Pugh 63 19.20 Stephen Ainsworth 1:23:29:50
8 36 1836 Yendys NSW Reichel Pugh 55 16.80 Geoff Ross 2:00:57:05
9 52002 Quest NSW TP 52 15.84 Bob Steel 2:01:00:37
10 102 6952 Wot Now NSW JV52 15.85 Graeme Wood 2:01:10:26

Handicap Results (Top 10)

Position Sail Number Yacht State/Country Yacht Type LOA
(Metres)
Skipper Corrected Time
d:hh:mm:ss
1 52002 Quest NSW TP 52 15.84 Bob Steel 2:17:43:22
2 SM 5200 Cougar II VIC TP 52 15.85 Alan Whiteley 2:18:11:05
3 6952 Wot Now NSW JV52 15.85 Graeme Wood 2:18:46:41
4 AUS 70 Ragamuffin NSW TP 52 15.85 Syd Fischer 2:18:54:01
5 1836 Yendys NSW Reichel Pugh 55 16.80 Geoff Ross 2:19:30:14
6 8899 Quantum Racing NSW Cookson 50 15.20 Ray Roberts 2:20:26:14
7 AUS 98888 Limit WA Reichel Pugh 62 19.50 Alan Brierty 2:22:24:49
8 AUS60000 Loki NSW Reichel Pugh 63 19.20 Stephen Ainsworth 2:22:51:57
9 YC3300 Secret Mens Business 3 SA Reichel Pugh 51 14.53 Geoff Boettcher 2:23:40:18
10 USA50062 ASM Shockwave 5 NSW Reichel Pugh 80 24.40 Andrew Short 3:00:27:24

See also

  • Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race
    Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race
    The Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race is hosted by the Cruising Yacht Club of Australia, starting in Sydney, Australia on Boxing Day and finishing in Hobart. The race distance is approximately...

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