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Wild Oats Takes Early Lead in Sydney to Hobart

Description:Race favourites Wild Oats and Ragamuffin Loyal led the fleet around the Sydney Heads as the annual Sydney to Hobart yacht race began on Wednesday (December 26). A total of 76 boats were on the start line under sunny skies and in perfect gusty southerly 20-25 knot winds, making for a visually spectacularly opening. In one of the fastest exits out of the harbour, Wild Oats reached the first buoy in six minutes, ahead of maxi rival Raggamuffin, who broke the start. (1:28)

Source: Reuters - Sports

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