The Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race

Run for more than 70 years, the Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race has become an icon of Australian summer sport. The Boxing Day start in Sydney Harbour, has evolved into a glorious spectacle watched by huge, enthralled crowds. With over 600 nautical miles of precarious ocean ahead before the boats reach Hobart, Tasmania, this is arguably sailing's greatest examination of skill and character. This film tells the story of those who dare to take part.