With the first boat now in sight, the Race Directors Jeremy and Cam reflect on the senseless loss of the ORCV Race Control van as they setup a make shift race management desk in the cold. Thankfully the winds have continued to build with some reporting 30 knots at times and the first boat due in within the hour.
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Scarlet Runner takes the lead as they pass around the first mark and is first through the heads on the 50th Melbourne to Hobart Yacht Race
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49 yachts are on the start line for the 50th Melbourne to Hobart yacht race in glorious sunshine