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Under the cover of darkness a multimillion-dollar supermaxi with a “sad and sombre” crew claimed a bittersweet Sydney to Hobart win with muted celebrations and a quiet tribute to the sailors lost.
Porco Rosso boat captain Luke Watkins has recalled the harrowing moment he almost lost his life in the Sydney to Hobart, as his boat sailed away out of sight.
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