The Sydney to Hobart yacht race is a major Australian event held annually on Boxing Day. Hosted by the Cruising Yacht Club of Australia, the race starts in Sydney on Boxing Day and finishes in Hobart, a distance of 1167km, or 630 nautical miles. The first race was held on 26 December 1945, and included … Continue reading December 26, 1945 – The first Sydney to Hobart yacht race is held in Australia