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Comanche Wins Fifth Sydney to Hobart Line Honours After Three-Way Duel

The 100‑footer reclaimed the crown after a bruising, safety‑focused race that forced roughly a quarter of the 128 starters to retire.

Master Lock Comanche and LawConnect race out of Sydney Harbour during the start of the 80th edition of The Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race on Boxing Day in Sydney, Australia December 26, 2025. REUTERS/Hollie Adams
Master Lock Comanche won the Sydeny-Hobart race on Sunday
Moneypenny was forced to retire after losing a life raft overboard.
Master Lock Comanche continues to lead the 2025 Sydney Hobart, with a Sunday evening finish expected (PR Image/Supplied by Andrea Francolini, via Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race)

Overview

  • Master Lock Comanche finished in two days, five hours, three minutes and 36 seconds, with LawConnect second and SHK Scallywag 100 holding off Lucky for third.
  • Scallywag briefly took the lead off Tasmania on Sunday before Comanche regained control by staying closer inshore as the breeze filled.
  • Race officials recorded about 33 retirements with causes including gear damage, lost life rafts and crew injuries such as suspected broken ribs and mild hypothermia.
  • LawConnect battled a broken mainsheet and halyard, a torn sail and failed wind instruments, with skipper Christian Beck saying retirement was considered before pressing on.
  • High‑profile withdrawals included supermaxi Wild Thing 100 with rigging damage, Moneypenny after losing a life raft, and URM Group with hull damage, in conditions far from record pace.