1/18The start of the 2022 Sydney to Hobart Yacht race gathered an enormous crowd of onlookers at South Head. Picture: Julian Andrews
Sydney to Hobart runs in the blood for Mt Colah mum
South Head was packed with sailing enthusiasts and casual fans desperate to catch a glimpse of the world-famous yacht race, including a family with a very special connection to the 1998 competition.
2/18Sydneysiders braved the blistering sun to catch a glimpse of the world-famous race.
3/18The Sydney to Hobart runs in the blood of Mt Colah mum Julia Piepers (pictured with Rogier Piepers, Finn, 8, Madelief, 6, and Freddie, 3). Picture: Julian Andrews
4/18“My dad’s been in the Sydney to Hobart three times,” Ms Piepers said. Her father, Phil Kiely, broke his leg in the disastrous 1998 competition. Picture: Jenny Evans/Getty Images
5/18His boat, Sayonara, won in ‘98 but six people died that year. Picture: Jenny Evans/Getty Images
6/18Spectators picnic near Hornby Light Keepers Cottage. Picture: Julian Andrews
7/18Spectators Jill Kowalick, 23, from Marrickville and Liv Manula, 23, from Colorado in the US. Picture: Julian Andrews
8/18Spectators Marrie Vamderplas, 36, from Rushcutters Bay and Franziska Beek, 35, from Bondi with family on holiday from Germany. Picture: Julian Andrews
9/18Wine and a cheese board for some spectators at South Head: Jim Irons, Jo Irons, Renee Thompson and Jen Thompson. Picture: Julian Andrews
10/18Spectators at South Head. Picture: Jenny Evans/Getty Images
11/18Andoo Comanche was out in front as racers passed Wollongong. Picture: Julian Andrews
12/18Security patrol the busy cliff side. Picture: Julian Andrews
13/18Frontrunner yachts, (L-R), Wild Oats, Alive, URM Group, and LawConnect compete at the start of the Sydney to Hobart. Picture: David Gray / AFP
14/18The middle pack of yachts sailing out of Sydney Harbour. Picture: David Gray / AFP
15/18Law Connect warms up. Picture: Mark Evans/Getty Images
16/18The yachts pass South Head. Picture: Jenny Evans/Getty Images
17/18The start of the Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race. Picture: Julian Andrews
18/18Members of the public on South Head. Picture: Julian Andrews
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