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Bell doesn't plan to defend Loyal's record

Happy days: Perpetual Loyal skipper Anthony Bell also took line honours in 2011 with Investec Loyal.

Anthony Bell won't defend Perpetual Loyal's record-breaking Sydney to Hobart race title, with the owner-skipper instead planning to put the boat up for sale as he moves towards a "new and hot" sailing challenge.

Wild Oats XI out of Sydney-Hobart

Disappointing end: Wild Oats XI, pictured at the start of the race.

Supermaxi Wlld Oats XI has been forced to retire from the Sydney to Hobart yacht race for the second straight year, this time due to hydraulic ram issues.