Friday 28 December 2012

Sydney to Hobart yacht race

Woke up bright & early this morning only to find Wild Oats was already in port. Quick bike ride into Hobart (7 kms) & arrived in time for the presentation of Line Honours trophy



Wild Oats winner of "Line Honours"
 


James Tobin (Blue Tshirt) from Sunrise on board Wild Oats


Our new friend Denise down at waterfront


Eye candy Larry Ender & skipper Mark Richards


Wild Oats mast


Line Honours trophy
 


Receiving the trophy
 


Sydney to Hobart Handicap winners trophy (pretty impressive) !!
 
 


Nick from Sunrise
(should have given him a tin of shoe polish, his shoes were disgusting)


Larry Ender (very good looking in the flesh) !!!
 
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Past winners of the race


Both looking very glam !!!
 


Nick  & Larry
 
 
  
 
 
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Tony, Bob & Denise (met this couple at showground from Gold coast)


Ragamuffin 2nd to cross the line about 4 hours after Wild Oats


Lady Nelson lovely old wooden boat


Ragamuffin
 


Taste of Tasmania festival started today, so wandered over to see what all the hype was about
very expensive for food & drinks
Guess the Tasmanian's don't mind being ripped off!!!!!
 
 
 


Jan on board Ragamuffin
 
 


Cadbury's Chocolate car


Hobart has an Ice rink, unfortunately hasn't opened yet !!!!
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Recognise the famous faces!!!
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