2016 Sydney To Hobart yacht race in photos
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In a year where the line honours record was smashed, the early frontrunner Wild Oats XI had its Sydney To Hobart yacht race dreams sunk.
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Ready, get set ... crews jockey for position ahead of the start of the 2016 Sydney to Hobart race. (Supplied: Rolex)
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They're off! Perpetual LOYAL leads Wild Oats XI after the start of 2016 Sydney to Hobart race. (Supplied: Rolex)
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Yachts jockey for position as the fleet bolts for Sydney heads. (Supplied: Rolex)
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Perpetual LOYAL and Wild Oats XI battle as they pass out of Sydney heads to open water. (ABC News: Brant Cumming)
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Perpetual LOYAL makes its way through the heads. (AP: Rick Rycroft)
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Perpetual LOYAL in second place on day two of the race, with drama about to hit frontrunner Wild Oats XI. (ABC News: Brant Cumming)
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Wild Oats XI crew enjoying the ride, not knowing their dream was about to end on day two. (ABC News: Brant Cumming)
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Wild Oats XI limps towards the NSW coast after catastrophic equipment failure ended their 2016 race hopes. (ABC News: Brant Cumming)
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Perpetual LOYAL cruises into Hobart's Constitution Dock just after 2.30am to take line honours in record time. (ABC News: Scott Rollinson)
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Runner-up Giacomo docks in Hobart after a fine 2016 effort. (ABC News: Scott Rollinson)
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The crew of third placegetter Scallywag downs tools in Hobart. (ABC News: Scott Rollinson)
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CYCA Commodore John Markos awards 2016 Sydney to Hobart line honours to Perpetual LOYAL. (ABC News: Scott Rollinson)
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Blackjack edging towards the Hobart finish line with almost no breath of wind. (Supplied: Royal Yacht Club of Tasmania)
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Beau Geste cross Sydney to Hobart finish line, just ahead of Maserati, 2016. (Supplied: Royal Yacht Club of Tasmania)
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A rainy finish for competitors as they come into dock at Hobart. (Supplied: Angela Maree)
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