The 50th Sydney-Hobart Yacht Race, one of the three major offshore races in the world, commences on Boxing Day 1994. Yachts of all sizes compete, the small given a chance against the huge maxis by a sophisticated handicapping system. From Sydney Harbour the yachts sail south along the New South Wales coast, cross Bass Strait, continue down the east coast of Tasmania and sail up the River Derwent. Although public attention tends to focus on the line honours battle, the eventual winner is usually not the yacht that crosses the line first.
Stamp designs John Spatchurst, Sydney
Cover design FHA Melbourne Photograph David Clare
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