Erica Crew at Start of Sydney Hobart 2010

The last time Phil was at the start of the Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race was in 1981 when he was a crew member on SA competitor Adria. In 1981 there were 159 starters and even though he finished near the end of the fleet it was a fantastic experience with a magnificent spinnaker start that year. So to be back in 2010 and to see up close the changes in technology and being in the middle of the action was a highlight for all Erica's crew. Sadly Erica wasn't there but the crew enjoyed the luxury and vantage point on a very large luxury ferry which was allowed onto the race course in the Harbour.

The weather started wet and overcast but we were happy to be there catching up with our friend Kingsley doing his 28th Hobart on Chutzpah and with 3 SA yachts competing. Last years winner was from SA - Two True and regular competitor Secret Mens Business and new boat Shinning Sea. As we do this post Secret Mens Business has been announced the provisional 2010 winner so GO South Australia!

We are loving our stay in Sydney so Enjoy as we are...


Brollies and Jackets before the start










Kinglsey relaxed before his 28th Hobart










Phil on Chutzpah a 40 footer










Secret Mens Business leaves the marina










Wild Thing's tight start at our end










This was up close and exciting










Wild Oats powers off the windward side










Living Doll with man up mast early after start










Living Doll off and racing










Secret Mens getting gassed at the Heads









Phil really enjoying the action from a different vantage point

Say No More Crew in the Action

SA hope for a win Two True

SA new hope Shinning Sea going out the Heads

Sue capturing the action

Original Fisherman's squatter huts near Sydney Heads

The very happy Erica Crew on the Harbour

The best way to finish a fantastic day with the sun shinning!