The countdown is on with less than a month to go until the 75th annual Rolex Sydney Hobart. 164 yachts are set to compete, making it one of the largest fleets in race history - but there are serious doubts over one of the big favourites. 7news.link/P4exNn Amber Laidler #7NEWS

Nine-time line honours winner Wild Oats XI has put their confidence in the North experts and products. Skipper Mark Richards credits the strong relationship as a key factor in where they are today. #RolexSydneyHobart Rolex Sydney Hobart

Last checks and it’s nearly time to make our way to the start line. #wildoatsxi #rolexsydneytohobart #sydneytohobart #sail #boxingday

But of pre-race speed for Wild Oats XI #SydneyToHobart

WE ARE LIVE! The 2019 #RolexSydneyHobart is about to start. Australian viewers: 7mate + 7plus International viewers: rolexsydneyhobart.com

Race ready 💪 go team #wildoatsxi Rolex Sydney Hobart #rolexsydneytohobart #sydneytohobart

Here we go!

The chase is on. Hobart here we come. #wildoatsxi #SydneyToHobart Rolex Sydney Hobart

The tactical game begins. #wildoatsxi #SydneyToHobart

What a start. Best of luck to our dedicated and determined crew for a cracking race ahead. If you’re keen to keep an eye on their progress check out the link in our bio for the official race tracker. 📷:… instagram.com/p/B6hWYArjubg/…

10 incredible photos which recap the start of Wild Oats XI’s journey to Hobart in the 2019 Rolex Sydney Hobart Images by Salty Dingo with thanks to robertoatleywines Channel 7 Hamilton Island ribcoaustralia #wildoatsxi… instagram.com/p/B6hx8j4DG8i/…

It’s neck to neck but we’ve taken the lead. The tactical race is very much on and our crew are giving it everything they’ve got. #BoxingDay #wildoatsxi #sydneyhobart #RolexSydneyHobart

Wild Oats XI is back in the hunt in the Rolex Sydney Hobart race after the fleet slowed overnight. The super-maxi is back to speed after facing light winds and is currently sailing at approximately 20 knots. The crew are working hard to make up ground in the race. #wildoatsxi #sydneyhobart

Wishing the Wild Oats XI crew and the entire fleet well as they enter the second night of racing in the 75th rshr - we look forward to seeing them approach Hobart in the early hours of tomorrow morning. #wildoatsxi… instagram.com/p/B6kqjCojSeu/…

Our crew have reached Tasmania and are making their way to Hobart. It’s been a close race all night and we’ll be giving it everything we’ve got till the finish line. #wildoatsxi #RolexSydneyHobart thanks to Robert Oatley Wines Channel 7 Hamilton Island #ribcoaustralia Rolex Sydney Hobart

If you look closely you can see #Wildoatsxi Black Jack and Scallywag making our way to Hobart. Rolex Sydney Hobart 📷: Salty Dingo

On behalf of the Oatley family, Skipper Mark Richards and the entire Wild OatsXi crew, we would like to congratulate Comanche on taking Line Honours in the Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race 2019. Rolex Sydney Hobart Comanche

It’s neck to neck as we strive for a podium finish. Our awesome crew is giving it everything they have to cross that finish line. #wildoatsxi

We would like to congratulate our Skipper Mark Richards and entire crew of Wild Oats XI for capturing a podium finish today. We’re proud of the crew for never giving up and fighting so hard to make their way to Hobart. With thanks to our sponsors and support crew. #wildoatsxi

9 stellar images recapping Wild Oats Xi sailing into Hobart this morning and the battle for a podium finish. With thanks to robertoatleywines , Channel 7, @Hamiltonisland and ribcoaustralia. Images by… instagram.com/p/B6mfskGD1Ih/…