The 1998 Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race was the 54th annual running of the “blue water classic” Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race. It was the most disastrous in the race’s history, with the loss of six lives and five yachts. Only 43 of the 155 starters actually finished. 55 sailors had to be airlifted from their yachts by rescue helicopter.
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