"The race entered its third day on Sunday and a new leader emerged about 8am, as the Hong Kong-owned Scallywag took over Master Lock Comanche and LawConnect to lead a tight three-way tussle off Tasmania's east coast. Scallywag is seeking a first win in the event, while the Matt Allen and James Mayo skippered Comanche is out for redemption after being forced to retire in 2024 with mainsail damage, while LawConnect is chasing a third successive win."
"As of 7am, 33 of the starting fleet had pulled the pin, with 95 still racing. The Tasmania-owned Kraken 42S retired on Saturday night and headed for the New South Wales coast after a crew member suffered suspected broken ribs and the yacht had electrical issues. Last year's 31st yacht across the line, Ragtime, was among those forced to call it quits overnight after the boat's life raft was lost overboard."
"URM Group, a contender for the handicap trophy, was out of the race on Saturday afternoon with hull damage, marking a second retirement in two years. Wild Thing 100, which finished third in line honours and in overall standings in 2024, has been another high-profile casualty. Skipper Grant Wharington said the seas had been nasty and he wasn't confident makeshift repairs would hold up in tough upwind conditions."
Tough seas and strong winds forced multiple retirements, injuries, and equipment losses during the Sydney to Hobart race. Scallywag took the lead around 8am, overtaking Comanche and LawConnect in a tight three-way contest off eastern Tasmania. As of 7am, 33 yachts had retired and 95 remained racing. Retirements included Kraken 42S after suspected broken ribs and electrical problems, Ragtime after losing its life raft, and Moneypenny after a liferaft self-inflated and went overboard. URM Group withdrew with hull damage, while Wild Thing 100 retired amid concerns about makeshift mast repairs and severe upwind conditions.
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