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Sydney to Hobart fleet bracing for ‘severe’ weather

Sudden and erratic wind changes, hail, rain and reduced visibility are all on the cards.

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Sydney to Hobart favourite Andoo Comanche is hoping to win consecutive editions of the great race. (Dean Lewins/AAP PHOTOS)

Comanche backed to defend Sydney to Hobart crown in any weather

Skipper John Winning Jr is confident of winning line honours despite the tough conditions.

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Andoo Comanche will be defending the line honours crown in the Sydney to Hobart race. (Dean Lewins/AAP PHOTOS)

Mystery surrounds contender’s withdrawal from Sydney to Hobart

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In this photo provided by ROLEX, boats line up at the the start of the Sydney Hobart yacht race on Sydney Harbour, Australia, Monday, Dec. 26, 2022. (Carlo Borlenghi/ROLEX via AP)

Plans ‘thrown out the window’ for Sydney to Hobart

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Wild Oats XI sails pass North Head during the Sydney to Hobart Yacht race seen from North Head in Sydney, Monday, December 26, 2022. (AAP Image/Jeremy Ng) NO ARCHIVING

Plenty of contenders coming for Celestial’s crown in Sydney to Hobart

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Skipper and owner of Celestial, Sam Haynes, celebrates with the Tattersall Cup after being awarded overall honours in the 2022 Sydney to Hobart yacht race at Constitution Dock in Hobart, Friday, December 30, 2022, Friday, December 30, 2022. Skipper and owner of NSW yacht Celestial, Sam Haynes, celebrates winning overall honours in the 2022 Sydney to Hobart race. (AAP Image/Ethan James) NO ARCHIVING

Sailing cat to break new ground in Sydney to Hobart

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Retired navy officer Bob Williams with Oli.