SYDNEY - HOBART YACHT RACE - SOUND

The Sydney Hobart Yacht Race begins with a bustling start, where distinguishing competitors from spectators is challenging. A 10 to 12 knot Nor'easter propels the Sloop Cavalier and other competitors like the cutter Phyllis Graham and schooner Astor. With 31 of 38 starters being sloops, the Sloop Astolot leads into open water. The race is part of the 20th Sydney to Hobart Blue Water Classic.

What is a key challenge at the start of the Sydney Hobart Yacht Race?

• Identifying the starting line

• Distinguishing competitors from spectators

• Finding the best vantage point

• Avoiding collisions

What weather condition sets the pace at the beginning of the race?

• A strong southerly wind

• A calm sea

• A 10 to 12 knot Nor'easter

• Heavy rain

Which yacht is mentioned as entering a duel for first place through the heads?

• Sloop Cavalier

• Cutter Phyllis Graham

• Schooner Astor

• Sloop Astolot

How many of the 38 starters in the race are Sloops?

• 31

• 25

• 38

• 20

Which yacht is first into open water according to the statistics?

• Sloop Cavalier

• Cutter Phyllis Graham

• Schooner Astor

• Sloop Astolot