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Flashback: The 1998 Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race tragedy
Sydney to Hobart yacht race 1998: Timeline of the tragedy
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1998 Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race
The 1998 Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race was the 54th annual running of the "blue water classic" Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race.It was hosted by the Cruising Yacht Club of Australia based in Sydney, New South Wales.It was the most disastrous in the race's history, with the loss of six lives and five yachts. [1] 55 sailors were rescued in the largest peacetime search and rescue effort ever seen in ...
Sydney to Hobart 1998 storm tragedy: Heroes, survivors remember
The 1998 Sydney to Hobart will go down as one of Australia worst maritime tragedies. Davidson was dangled out of a helicopter to lift stranded crew from the ocean. (A Current Affair) In total ...
Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race 1998 feature: Six sailors killed in tragic
The 44th and final yacht to arrive, Misty, made it to Hobart on December 31. A day later, on Constitution Dock, a public memorial was held for the six lives lost.
Flashback: The 1998 Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race tragedy
The start of the race, Boxing Day 1998. Simon Alekna. A fateful decision by five shipwrecked Sydney-Hobart yachtsmen to cut an air hole in the floor of their overturned life raft ended in three of ...
What made the 1998 Sydney to Hobart race deadly
Ms Golding said that we could "absolutely" see a storm like 1998 affect the Sydney to Hobart yacht race again. ... The June storm resulted in nine deaths on the New South Wales central coast. The ...
The dangerous storm during the 1998 Sydney to Hobart yacht race
The horrifying drama of the 1998 Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race, in which six sailors died and five boats were lost, overshadowed the triumph of the brave crew. ... harbour city for the start of the ...
The Sydney to Hobart race that morphed from sport to survival
Six sailors died during the 1998 race as a result of some the worst weather conditions seen in the history of the Bluewater Classic. Hobart-based sailor John Saul was there. He skippered ...
In 1998, Sydney-Hobart was a deadly race won by the sea
The 10th anniversary of the deadly 1998 Sydney-to-Hobart race is on the horizon, and yachties, to borrow the Australian term, and a few non-yachties, may soon be reflecting, or perhaps pulling out ...
Eden remembers the 1998 Sydney to Hobart tragedy
2m 56s. The crew of a dismasted yacht in the 1998 Sydney to Hobart yacht race wait to be rescued from a SouthCare helicopter. ABC South East NSW: Vanessa Milton and Peter Whiter. ) It is the last ...
From the Archives: Heroes of the 1998 Sydney to Hobart tell of yacht
In 1998, David Key of the Victorian Police's air wing became the designated Tea Bag aboard a rescue helicopter roaring towards Bass Strait and an unfolding disaster in the Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race.
Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race
The Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race is an annual oceanic yacht racing event hosted by the Cruising Yacht Club of Australia, starting in Sydney, New South Wales, on Boxing Day and finishing in Hobart, Tasmania. The race distance is approximately 630 nautical miles (1,170 km). [1] The race is run in conjunction with the Royal Yacht Club of ...
Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race, 1998
70 Injured. $5 million Insurance Costs. Shortly after the commencement of the annual Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race, a 'super cell' storm stirred up massive seas in the Bass Strait. The storm cut through the fleet, resulting in the drowning of six sailors (from New South Wales, Tasmania and Britain). Seven yachts were abandoned at sea and lost.
The Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race 1998: Remembering a Deadly Storm
2573. To mark the 20th anniversary of the deadly 1998 Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race, Four Corners unearthed this archive episode investigating what happened in that fateful event. Six sailors died and five boats were lost when a terrifying storm hit Bass Strait during the 1998 Sydney to Hobart yacht race. Look back at this investigation by Debbie ...
BBC ON THIS DAY
29 December. Six people are feared dead after raging storms hit competitors in the Sydney to Hobart yacht race. British Olympic yachtsman Glyn Charles is missing presumed dead after his safety harness snapped in winds of up to 90mph (144km/h), with waves of 40ft (12m) high reported by sailors in the prestigious Australian race.
Sydney to Hobart tragedy that saw six lives lost is remembered
3m 14s. Presented by. Vanessa Milton. It was the biggest disaster in the Sydney to Hobart's long history. In 1998 six lives were lost and more than 50 sailors had to be rescued from rough seas ...
The deadly Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race (1998)
To mark the 20th anniversary of the deadly 1998 Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race, Four Corners unearthed this archive episode investigating what happened in that ...
1998 Tragedy Haunts Sydney-Hobart Race
Pretty much most of the crews in the Sydney Hobart are people racing pretty much continuously.". The emphasis on safety has increased costs. "It probably costs about 60,000 Australian dollars ...
Sydney to Hobart deadly storm survivors remember mates after 25 ...
The Sydney-Hobart spectacular is back on the radar as boaties prepare to set off in the blue water classic yacht race on Boxing Day. ... Abandoned 'Magic Bus' drew adventurers to their deaths.
'Devastated': Man overboard, more boats out of Sydney to Hobart
The record for the race was set in 2017 by LDV Comanche, a 100ft maxi yacht, which completed the event in just over 33 hours. RETIREMENTS IN THE 2023 SYDNEY TO HOBART Arcadia - Retired ...
Yacht race deaths were accidental
Yacht race deaths were accidental - coroner. ... The tragedy happened at 2.45am as they took part in a lead-up to the Sydney to Hobart race, with a seasoned crew aboard.
Sydney Hobart
With now only 99 days remaining until the start of the 79th Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race, this year's field of competitors is shaping up to be one of the most exciting in recent memory. A total of 75 yachts have already registered, ranging from seasoned campaigners to first-time entrants - all gearing up for the 628 nautical-mile ...
Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race 2024
2024 Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race - 100 DayS to Race Day. The countdown is officially on! In just 100 days, the starting cannon will signal the beginning of the 79th edition of the Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race. On December 26th, the world's top sailors will once again converge in Sydney Harbour, ready to embark on one of the most iconic ...
How one man predicted the 1998 Sydney to Hobart disaster
Speech notes obtained by 7.30 show how one man predicted the disastrous loss of life which befell the 1998 Sydney to Hobart yacht fleet, 17 years before it happened. This Boxing Day marks the 20th ...
Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race 2024: A Legendary Challenge Awaits
The Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race, one of the world's most iconic and challenging offshore races, is gearing up for its 79th edition, set to begin in less than 100 days on Thursday, 26 December 2024.This 628-nautical-mile event, known for its unforgiving conditions and competitive spirit, will once again capture the attention of sailors and spectators worldwide.
Under 100 Days to the Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race 2024
With now only 99 days remaining until the start of the 79th Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race, this year's field of competitors is shaping up to be one of the most exciting in recent memory. A total of 75 yachts have already registered, ranging from seasoned campaigners to first-time entrants - all gearing up for the 628 nautical-mile challenge. ...
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The 1998 Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race was the 54th annual running of the "blue water classic" Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race.It was hosted by the Cruising Yacht Club of Australia based in Sydney, New South Wales.It was the most disastrous in the race's history, with the loss of six lives and five yachts. [1] 55 sailors were rescued in the largest peacetime search and rescue effort ever seen in ...
The 1998 Sydney to Hobart will go down as one of Australia worst maritime tragedies. Davidson was dangled out of a helicopter to lift stranded crew from the ocean. (A Current Affair) In total ...
The 44th and final yacht to arrive, Misty, made it to Hobart on December 31. A day later, on Constitution Dock, a public memorial was held for the six lives lost.
The start of the race, Boxing Day 1998. Simon Alekna. A fateful decision by five shipwrecked Sydney-Hobart yachtsmen to cut an air hole in the floor of their overturned life raft ended in three of ...
Ms Golding said that we could "absolutely" see a storm like 1998 affect the Sydney to Hobart yacht race again. ... The June storm resulted in nine deaths on the New South Wales central coast. The ...
The horrifying drama of the 1998 Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race, in which six sailors died and five boats were lost, overshadowed the triumph of the brave crew. ... harbour city for the start of the ...
Six sailors died during the 1998 race as a result of some the worst weather conditions seen in the history of the Bluewater Classic. Hobart-based sailor John Saul was there. He skippered ...
The 10th anniversary of the deadly 1998 Sydney-to-Hobart race is on the horizon, and yachties, to borrow the Australian term, and a few non-yachties, may soon be reflecting, or perhaps pulling out ...
2m 56s. The crew of a dismasted yacht in the 1998 Sydney to Hobart yacht race wait to be rescued from a SouthCare helicopter. ABC South East NSW: Vanessa Milton and Peter Whiter. ) It is the last ...
In 1998, David Key of the Victorian Police's air wing became the designated Tea Bag aboard a rescue helicopter roaring towards Bass Strait and an unfolding disaster in the Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race.
The Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race is an annual oceanic yacht racing event hosted by the Cruising Yacht Club of Australia, starting in Sydney, New South Wales, on Boxing Day and finishing in Hobart, Tasmania. The race distance is approximately 630 nautical miles (1,170 km). [1] The race is run in conjunction with the Royal Yacht Club of ...
70 Injured. $5 million Insurance Costs. Shortly after the commencement of the annual Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race, a 'super cell' storm stirred up massive seas in the Bass Strait. The storm cut through the fleet, resulting in the drowning of six sailors (from New South Wales, Tasmania and Britain). Seven yachts were abandoned at sea and lost.
2573. To mark the 20th anniversary of the deadly 1998 Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race, Four Corners unearthed this archive episode investigating what happened in that fateful event. Six sailors died and five boats were lost when a terrifying storm hit Bass Strait during the 1998 Sydney to Hobart yacht race. Look back at this investigation by Debbie ...
29 December. Six people are feared dead after raging storms hit competitors in the Sydney to Hobart yacht race. British Olympic yachtsman Glyn Charles is missing presumed dead after his safety harness snapped in winds of up to 90mph (144km/h), with waves of 40ft (12m) high reported by sailors in the prestigious Australian race.
3m 14s. Presented by. Vanessa Milton. It was the biggest disaster in the Sydney to Hobart's long history. In 1998 six lives were lost and more than 50 sailors had to be rescued from rough seas ...
To mark the 20th anniversary of the deadly 1998 Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race, Four Corners unearthed this archive episode investigating what happened in that ...
Pretty much most of the crews in the Sydney Hobart are people racing pretty much continuously.". The emphasis on safety has increased costs. "It probably costs about 60,000 Australian dollars ...
The Sydney-Hobart spectacular is back on the radar as boaties prepare to set off in the blue water classic yacht race on Boxing Day. ... Abandoned 'Magic Bus' drew adventurers to their deaths.
The record for the race was set in 2017 by LDV Comanche, a 100ft maxi yacht, which completed the event in just over 33 hours. RETIREMENTS IN THE 2023 SYDNEY TO HOBART Arcadia - Retired ...
Yacht race deaths were accidental - coroner. ... The tragedy happened at 2.45am as they took part in a lead-up to the Sydney to Hobart race, with a seasoned crew aboard.
With now only 99 days remaining until the start of the 79th Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race, this year's field of competitors is shaping up to be one of the most exciting in recent memory. A total of 75 yachts have already registered, ranging from seasoned campaigners to first-time entrants - all gearing up for the 628 nautical-mile ...
2024 Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race - 100 DayS to Race Day. The countdown is officially on! In just 100 days, the starting cannon will signal the beginning of the 79th edition of the Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race. On December 26th, the world's top sailors will once again converge in Sydney Harbour, ready to embark on one of the most iconic ...
Speech notes obtained by 7.30 show how one man predicted the disastrous loss of life which befell the 1998 Sydney to Hobart yacht fleet, 17 years before it happened. This Boxing Day marks the 20th ...
The Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race, one of the world's most iconic and challenging offshore races, is gearing up for its 79th edition, set to begin in less than 100 days on Thursday, 26 December 2024.This 628-nautical-mile event, known for its unforgiving conditions and competitive spirit, will once again capture the attention of sailors and spectators worldwide.
With now only 99 days remaining until the start of the 79th Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race, this year's field of competitors is shaping up to be one of the most exciting in recent memory. A total of 75 yachts have already registered, ranging from seasoned campaigners to first-time entrants - all gearing up for the 628 nautical-mile challenge. ...