Rambler 88 had taken the race lead when Comanche had the rudder problems which were serious enough for Read and his crew to consider pulling out and returning to Sydney.
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USA supermaxi Comanche took an impressive early lead in the 2015 Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race, speeding down Australia’s coast with favourite Wild Oats XI, seeking a ninth line honours victory, trailing in second place, yesterday.
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Race organisers said Comanche will have the unfortunate task of navigating the River Derwent ahead of Rambler and if it slows right down, Rambler’s crew will likely see and be able to change course.
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‘She’s trying to do some running repairs while out on the water and they hope to rejoin the race, ‘ the spokeswoman told AAP after midnight on Sunday.
After making it back to Sydney, a shattered Wild Oats XI skipper Mark Richards was philosophical about retiring for the first time in the boat’s 10-year history.
Cookson 12 Pazazz (mainsail damage), Hanse 495 Takani (rudder damage) and Brindabella (mainsail damage) were the latest retirements as the 108-strong fleet that set sail from Sydney Harbour on Saturday was whittled down to 95.
Fifteen boats have been forced to pull out of the race.
“The yacht is returning to Sydney”.
In the same announcement, race organisation said that Perpetual Loyal and St Jude had withdrawn, ensuring before midnight fell that the 71st edition of the race had experienced one of its most weird first days with drama unfolding before the start.
Commenting on their odds to win the race again this year, Roger Hickman, owner of Wild Rose, 2014 overall victor, said: “It’s hard to predict if we will be lucky enough to win again”.
While there’s understandable concern for all the crews racing, no additional measures have had to be put in place due to the bad weather.
Twelve hours into the race, Rambler led Comanche by two nautical miles. “I don’t care if we limp over the line – we are going to finish this damned race”.
Rambler 88 also has world-renowned tactician Brad Butterworth (NZL) onboard who is competing in the race for the first time since the fateful 1998 edition when he won line honours onboard Larry Ellison’s Sayonara and a gust of 72 knots blew the wind gear off the mast.
Chinese boat Ark323, on her Hobart debut, came back with a crack in the deck after a prang with a rival yacht, while a forestay snapped off the top of the Perth-based M3’s rig.
Wild Oats holds the race record of one day, 18 hours, 23 minutes and 12 seconds set in 2012.
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Just like she did previous year, Comanche is expected to jump out of Sydney Heads and rocket away in a traditional nor-easterly, and there remains a tricky southerly buster to battle on opening night.
