00:00Sous-titrage Société Radio-Canada
00:3028 yachts start the 80th edition of the Great Race South.
00:34The 80th Rolex Sydney to Hobart race is a significant part of sailing history.
00:39A Rolex Sydney to Hobart race means a lot to every sailor.
00:43It is a dream for every amateur and professional for sure.
00:47We will see out there today why the Rolex Sydney to Hobart is so iconic.
00:52It's shaping up to be one of the tough ones.
00:54In one of the largest fleets seen in recent years, five 100-foot maxis are battling for line honours,
01:02led by defending champion Law Connect, winner in 2023 and 2024.
01:08For the third year in succession, Law Connect exited the Sydney Heads in front,
01:13with Master Lock Comanche just behind.
01:16A heavy sea state awaited the fleet as the yachts reached the open ocean,
01:22with demanding conditions forecast to dominate the first 24 hours.
01:27You've got three metre swells and we're going into the waves,
01:30so that means you're getting hit every 30 seconds.
01:32That's the unpleasant part about it. It's rough for a long time.
01:36Heading into the first evening, Law Connect and Master Lock Comanche are vying for the lead on the water.
01:41Join us again for more updates from the 80th edition of the Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race
01:48as the fleet continues its journey south.
