Organisers Hustle to Save Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race

The Monaco RP100 yacht Black Jack sails out of Sydney harbour at the start of the Sydney to Hobart yacht race on Dec. 26, 2019. Peter Parks/ AFP

Sydney to Hobart organisers are pushing ahead with plans for the historical race despite growing concerns about the outbreak of COVID-19 on the northern beaches.

NSW Health announced a further 23 cases on Saturday morning, prompting the state government to enforce a lockdown in the area from 5 p.m. until midnight Wednesday.