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Wild Oats XI wins Big Boat Challenge
AAP
The vastly remodified Wild Oats XI has handed out another sailing lesson to her rivals, with a convincing line honours win in the Big Boat Challenge on Sydney Harbour.
The eight-time Sydney to Hobart line honours champion cleared away from the fleet following the first mark to win in one hour two minutes and 23 seconds.
New American boat Rambler (1:06:13) and Perpetual LOYAL (1:08:13) filled the minor placings.
