The 1997 Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race, sponsored by
Telstra
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, was the 53rd annual running of the "blue water classic"
Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race. As in past editions of the race, it was hosted by the
Cruising Yacht Club of Australia
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based in
Sydney,
New South Wales
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. As with previous Sydney to Hobart Yacht Races, the 1997 edition began on
Sydney Harbour, at noon on
Boxing Day (26 December 1997), before heading south for 630 nautical miles (1,170 km) through the
Tasman Sea
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, past
Bass Strait, into
Storm Bay and up the
River Derwent, to cross the finish line in
Hobart,
Tasmania
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The 1997 fleet comprised 115 starters of which 99 completed the race and 16 yachts retired.
Results
Line Honours results (Top 10)
Handicap results (Top 10)
References
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