Comanche ‘proved what it could do’ in 75th Sydney Hobart yacht race

Comanche Skipper Jim Cooney has told Sky News the 75th Sydney Hobart yacht race was "three races in one" but he and his crew "proved what this boat could do". The crew had a small scare on the home stretch after the wind flattened over the Derwent River bringing Comanche to a halt. "We were very nervous... I was replaying last year over and over again," he said. The supermaxi cruised into Hobart's Constitution Dock Saturday morning and finishing with line honours after a tense five-way battle for the lead earlier in the race. Mr Cooney said he was looking forward to celebrating with the "rest of the family" and was sure there's be "something cold" waiting for him at the dock. The victory is the third line honours Comanche has taken since 2015. Image: News Corp Australia

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