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A minute’s silence for 2 dead sailors as the Sydney to Hobart race is set to begin Friday
The race features 129 starters facing strong winds of up to 25 knots with new mandatory safety rules after last year's fatalities, including personal locator beacons and crew qualifications.
- The Sydney to Hobart yacht race will begin on Friday with a minute's silence honoring two sailors who died in last year's event.
- Meteorologists predict strong southerly winds of up to 25 knots after the start, but conditions are expected to be calmer than the boat-breaking storms of the 2024 race.
- The use of Starlink satellite internet on the yachts will allow crews to stream live events like cricket matches during the intense race.
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A minute's silence for 2 dead sailors as the Sydney to Hobart race is set to begin Friday
A briefing for this year’s Sydney to Hobart race has begun with a minute’s silence for the two sailors who died in last year’s event.
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- 45% of the sources lean Left, 44% of the sources are Center
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C 44%
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