The annual Sydney Hobart yacht race is quickly approaching.
Last year, Celestial was declared the overall winner, while Andoo Comanche secured the line honours.
Will we have a new pair of victors in 2023?
The Sporting News takes you through the key timings for the race.
Sydney to Hobart time: Start, schedule for 2023 yacht race
The 2023 edition of the Sydney Hobart yacht race will start at 1:00 p.m. AEDT on Boxing Day – Tuesday, December 26.
As per tradition, the race start will be signalled by the firing of a starting cannon.
Where is the Sydney Hobart yacht race held?
Competitors will set off near Nielsen Park in Sydney Harbour, before making their way towards Sydney Heads.
The yachts will then follow the east coast of Australia en route to the infamous Bass Strait.
The finish line of the Sydney Hobart Yacht Race is located off Castray Esplanade on the River Derwent, followed by spectators greeting them at Kings Pier in Hobart.
How to watch the Sydney Hobart Yacht race
7mate will again broadcast the start of the race live across Australia.
ABC TV will also follow the fleet down the east coast and publish news footage.
Sydney Hobart yacht race: 2023 fleet
113 yachts have confirmed their participation in the 2023 Sydney Hobart yacht race – seven less than last year.
The full list of entrants can be viewed here.
Sydney Hobart: Last 10 race winners
Line honours winners
| 2022 | Andoo Comanche (NSW) |
| 2021 | Black Jack (Monaco) |
| 2019 | Comanche (NSW) |
| 2018 | Wild Oats (NSW) |
| 2017 | LDV Comanche (NSW) |
| 2016 | Perpetual LOYAL (NSW) |
| 2015 | Comanche (NSW) |
| 2014 | Wild Oats XI (NSW) |
| 2013 | Wild Oats XI (NSW) |
| 2012 | Wild Oats XI (NSW) |
Handicap winners
| 2022 | Celestial (NSW) |
| 2021 | Ichi Ban (NSW) |
| 2019 | Ichi Ban (NSW) |
| 2018 | Alive (TAS) |
| 2017 | Ichi Ban (NSW) |
| 2016 | Giacomo (NZ) |
| 2015 | Balance (NSW) |
| 2014 | Wild Rose (NSW) |
| 2013 | Victoire (NSW) |
| 2012 | Wild Oats XI (NSW) |