2 Sailors Dead as Wild Weather Hits Sydney to Hobart Race

2 sailors have been killed during the Sydney to Hobart yacht race amid a night of tough weather conditions that hit the fleet.

Yachts compete at the start of the during the 2024 Sydney Hobart Yacht Race in Sydney, Australia on Dec. 26, 2024. AAP Image/Mark Evans

Two Sydney to Hobart sailors have died at sea amid wild weather conditions that left line honours favourite Master Lock Comanche to withdraw among mass retirements.

The race will continue towards Hobart’s Constitution Dock, with the first boats expected to arrive later on Dec. 27 or early Dec. 28.