Sydney to Hobart start time: When does the 2023 yacht race begin?

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Black Jack Sydney Hobart

The annual Sydney Hobart yacht race is quickly approaching.

Last year, Celestial was declared the overall winner, while Andoo Comanche secured the line honours.

Will we have a new pair of victors in 2023?

The Sporting News takes you through the key timings for the race.

Sydney to Hobart time: Start, schedule for 2023 yacht race

The 2023 edition of the Sydney Hobart yacht race will start at 1:00 p.m. AEDT on Boxing Day – Tuesday, December 26.

As per tradition, the race start will be signalled by the firing of a starting cannon. 

Where is the Sydney Hobart yacht race held?

Competitors will set off near Nielsen Park in Sydney Harbour, before making their way towards Sydney Heads. 

The yachts will then follow the east coast of Australia en route to the infamous Bass Strait. 

The finish line of the Sydney Hobart Yacht Race is located off Castray Esplanade on the River Derwent, followed by spectators greeting them at Kings Pier in Hobart.

How to watch the Sydney Hobart Yacht race

7mate will again broadcast the start of the race live across Australia.

ABC TV will also follow the fleet down the east coast and publish news footage.

Sydney Hobart yacht race: 2023 fleet

113 yachts have confirmed their participation in the 2023 Sydney Hobart yacht race – seven less than last year.

The full list of entrants can be viewed here.

Sydney Hobart: Last 10 race winners

Line honours winners

2022 Andoo Comanche (NSW)
2021 Black Jack (Monaco)
2019 Comanche (NSW)
2018 Wild Oats (NSW)
2017 LDV Comanche (NSW)
2016 Perpetual LOYAL (NSW)
2015 Comanche (NSW)
2014 Wild Oats XI (NSW)
2013 Wild Oats XI (NSW)
2012 Wild Oats XI (NSW)

Handicap winners

2022 Celestial (NSW)
2021 Ichi Ban (NSW)
2019 Ichi Ban (NSW)
2018 Alive (TAS)
2017 Ichi Ban (NSW)
2016 Giacomo (NZ)
2015 Balance (NSW)
2014 Wild Rose (NSW)
2013 Victoire (NSW)
2012 Wild Oats XI (NSW)
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Joshua Mayne is a content producer for The Sporting News Australia.