1/33InfoTrack leads the fleet at the start of the Sydney to Hobart Yacht race, seen from North Head in Sydney, Thursday, December 26, 2019. (AAP Image/Mick Tsikas)
GALLERY: The 2019 Sydney To Hobart yacht race
These are the best, brightest, wet and wild photos from the 75th annual Sydney to Hobart yacht race. Skies have cleared and sailors from around the world are braced for another extraordinary journey down to Tazzie.
2/33Crowds gather on the south headland during the 2019 Sydney to Hobart on December 26, 2019 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Brett Hemmings/Getty Images)
3/33Comanche took the lead over Info Track as the field makes its way down the coast following the start of the Sydney to Hobart Yacht race in Sydney, Thursday, December 26, 2019. (AAP Image/Dean Lewins)
4/33A general view of Sydney Harbour during the 2019 Sydney to Hobart on December 26, 2019 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Brett Hemmings/Getty Images)
5/33Crowds gather near Hornby Lighthouse on South Head at the start of the race. 2019 Rolex Sydney to Hobart Crowds watching the race as the Yachts pass through the heads. Picture: Rohan Kelly
6/33Info Track leads the fleet through Sydney Harbour following the start of the Sydney to Hobart Yacht race in Sydney, Thursday, December 26, 2019. (AAP Image/Dean Lewins)
7/33Bowman aboard SHK Scallywag 100 during the start of the 2019 Sydney Hobart Yacht Race in Sydney. Picture: Brett Costello
8/33Yachts leave Sydney Harbour during the start of the 2019 Sydney Hobart Yacht Race in Sydney. Picture: Brett Costello
9/33Windrose during the start of the 2019 Sydney Hobart Yacht Race in Sydney. Picture: Brett Costello
10/33The crew of Gweilo sail out of Sydney Harbour during the 2019 Sydney to Hobart on December 26, 2019 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Brett Hemmings/Getty Images)
11/33Kitwinchar is pictured on Sydney Harbour during the 2019 Sydney to Hobart on December 26, 2019 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Brett Hemmings/Getty Images)
12/33Supplied image of the Rolex Sydney to Hobart Race start. Picture: ROLEX/Carlo Borlenghi
13/33InfoTrack leads the yachts out of Sydney Harbour during the start of the 2019 Sydney Hobart Yacht Race in Sydney. Picture: Brett Costello
14/33The crew of Maserati pose for a photo prior to setting sail from the CYCA during the 2019 Sydney to Hobart on December 26, 2019 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Brett Hemmings/Getty Images)
15/33Crowds gather near Hornby Lighthouse on South Head before the start of the race. 2019 Sydney to Hobart Crowds watching the race as the Yachts pass through the heads. Picture: Rohan Kelly
16/33A crew member of No Limits is pictured working prior to setting sail from the CYCA during the 2019 Sydney to Hobart on December 26, 2019 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Brett Hemmings/Getty Images)
17/33Crowds gather near Hornby Lighthouse on South Head before the start of the race. 2019 Sydney to Hobart Crowds watching the race as the Yachts pass through the heads. Picture: Rohan Kelly
18/33Comanche is pictured in the Sydney Harbour during the 2019 Sydney to Hobart on December 26, 2019 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Brett Hemmings/Getty Images)
19/33The crew of Maserati wave as they sail from the CYCA during the 2019 Sydney to Hobart on December 26, 2019 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Brett Hemmings/Getty Images)
20/33Crowds gather near Hornby Lighthouse on South Head before the start of the race. 2019 Sydney to Hobart Crowds watching the race as the Yachts pass through the heads. Picture: Rohan Kelly
21/33Crowds gather near Hornby Lighthouse on South Head before the start of the race. 2019 Sydney to Hobart Crowds watching the race as the Yachts pass through the heads. Picture: Rohan Kelly
22/33Crowds gather near Hornby Lighthouse on South Head before the start of the race. 2019 Sydney to Hobart Crowds watching the race as the Yachts pass through the heads. Picture: Rohan Kelly
23/33Crowds gather near Hornby Lighthouse on South Head before the start of the race. 2019 Sydney to Hobart Crowds watching the race as the Yachts pass through the heads. Picture: Rohan Kelly
24/33Crowds gather near Hornby Lighthouse on South Head before the start of the race. 2019 Sydney to Hobart Crowds watching the race as the Yachts pass through the heads. Picture: Rohan Kelly
25/33The crew of Comanche is pictured in the Sydney Harbour during the 2019 Sydney to Hobart on December 26, 2019 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Brett Hemmings/Getty Images)
26/33The crew of Comanche is pictured in the Sydney Harbour during the 2019 Sydney to Hobart on December 26, 2019 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Brett Hemmings/Getty Images)
27/33The Crew of Wild Oats XI is pictured in Sydney Harbour during the 2019 Sydney to Hobart on December 26, 2019 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Brett Hemmings/Getty Images)
28/33The crew of Comanche is pictured in the Sydney Harbour during the 2019 Sydney to Hobart on December 26, 2019 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Brett Hemmings/Getty Images)
29/33Comanche is pictured in the Sydney Harbour during the 2019 Sydney to Hobart on December 26, 2019 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Brett Hemmings/Getty Images)
30/33The crew of Comanche is pictured in the Sydney Harbour during the 2019 Sydney to Hobart on December 26, 2019 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Brett Hemmings/Getty Images)
31/33The Crew of Wild Oats XI is pictured in Sydney Harbour during the 2019 Sydney to Hobart on December 26, 2019 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Brett Hemmings/Getty Images)
32/33The Crew of Wild Oats XI is pictured in Sydney Harbour during the 2019 Sydney to Hobart on December 26, 2019 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Brett Hemmings/Getty Images)
33/33A crew member of No Limits is pictured working prior to setting sail from the CYCA during the 2019 Sydney to Hobart on December 26, 2019 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Brett Hemmings/Getty Images)
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