The 79th Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race gets underway on Boxing Day with an impressive fleet of 105 yachts getting ready to take on the challenge.

This year’s race will feature 23 Double Handed entries – alongside four 100-foot maxis who will be fighting for the Line Honours victory.

Graeme Taylor has 8 line honours wins under his belt and will be at the helm of Masterlock Commanche.

Mr Taylor told Dean Miller on 4BC Summer Breakfast, ‘[The weather] looks like it will be pretty fast and furious out of the box.’

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