Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race: Johnston sibling 'shamed into' racing alongside four brothers
Anthony Johnston will be joined on URM Group by all four of his brothers in this year's Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race.
But it took some convincing to get one of his siblings on board to make that magic number five.
"Didn't think he wanted to do it at first. Then last year, when we announced we did four brothers," Johnston said ahead of the race which begins on Boxing Day.
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Anthony Johnston during a Sydney Hobart Yacht Race 2023 Press Conference at Cruising Yacht Club. Getty
"A few people started to say, 'Well hang on, there's five of you'.
"He got shamed into it."
Only a change of wind prevented the crew from taking out 2023 honours.
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Here's everything you need to know about the Sydney-Hobart Yacht Race.
What time does the Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race start?
The famed bluewater yacht race kicks off on Sydney Harbour at 1pm AEDT on Tuesday, December 26.
Who has entered into the Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race?
105 yachts will compete in the 79th edition of the Sydney to Hobart.
23 of those entries are double handed with four 100-foot maxis also in the mix.
URM group will race in 2024. Getty
How long is the race?
The race is 628 nautical miles long and takes the winner around 48 hours to complete.
How can you watch the Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race?
You can watch the race via the Nine Network.
Nine's free-to-air television channel will show the Boxing Day race start while 9Now will have a live stream and video-on-demand service.
Where is the best place to see the Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race?
Accor Sydney recommends watching from the northern shore of Sydney, or even from around the Harbour Bridge. You'll likely be able to see the yachts pass you by at Cremorne Point, Bradley's Head and Clifton Gardens.
As for Hobart, finding a spot at Battery Point where the races will finish is your best bet.
The LawConnect crew celebrates winning the 2023 Sydney to Hobart. Nine
Who is the favourite to win the Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race?
TAB currently has Master Lock Comanche at $1.40 to win.
What is the prize for winning the Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race?
The winners will take home the Tattersall Cup. It was first presented in 1946 by the Executors of the Estate of the late George Adams, who was the founder of Tattersall Lotteries in Hobart.
Who are the previous winners of the Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race
2000: SAP Ausmaid
2001: Bumblebee 5
2002: Quest
2003: First National
2004: Aera
2005: Wild Oats XI
2006: Love & War
2007: Rosebud
2008: Quest
2009: Two True
2010: Secret Men's Business 3.5
2011: Loki
2012: Wild Oats XI
2013: Victoire
2014: Wild Rose
2015: Balance
2016: Giacomo
2017: Ichi Ban
2018: Alive
2019: Ichi Ban
2020: Not conducted
2021: Ichi Ban
2022: Celestial
2023: LawConnect
Alive in action during the 2023 Sydney to Hobart yacht race. Getty
What is the Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race record?
The race record of one day, nine hours, 15 minutes, and 24 seconds was set by LDV Comanche for Jim Cooney and Samantha Grant in 2017.
