Comanche Leads in Sydney to Hobart Race

The Sydney to Hobart race has seen its first significant withdrawal, with Wild Thing 100 retiring due to rigging damage on the first night. All crew members are safe as the yacht returns to Sydney, while overnight leaders Master Lock Comanche and reigning champion LawConnect continue to compete. Despite facing issues, LawConnect remains in contention, trailing Comanche. As of early morning, the fleet consists of 122 yachts, with multiple other boats having withdrawn due to various problems.

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