Battle of the big ones at Sydney Hobart

Among the 83 boats entered in this year’s Rolex Sydney Hobart Race, the three 100 footers competing are unquestionable favourites to win the prestigious battle for line honours. Of these, Bob Oatley’s 30m Reichel Pugh maxi, Wild Oats XI is certainly the bookie’s choice having last year been only the second boat ever to earn the race ‘triple’ – winning line honours, handicap honours and setting a new race record.