SYDNEY - HOBART YACHT CLASSIC

The video covers the Sydney to Hobart yacht race, featuring 16 yachts, including Minstrel 2, the largest vessel. The race is a major event for Sydney, with hundreds watching. Notable yachts like Wayfarer and Nerida are highlighted. The race begins with a heavy swell, making it more spectacular. A cameraman captures footage on Wayfarer, which later faces a gale, forcing it out of the race. The video concludes with a mention of American yachts participating.

What is the significance of the Sydney to Hobart yacht race for the local people?

• It is an event only for professional sailors.

• It is a private event with no public interest.

• It is a major event with many spectators.

• It is a small local event.

Which yacht was the largest in the race?

• Minstrel 2

• Kintail

• Wayfarer

• Nerida

What made the start of the race more spectacular than usual?

• A sunny day

• A heavy swell

• A large number of yachts

• A calm sea

What happened to the yacht Wayfarer during the race?

• It won the race.

• It finished in second place.

• It encountered a gale and was forced out.

• It completed the race without issues.

How many American yachts participated in the race?

• Seven

• Four

• Six

• Five