Sydney to Hobart yacht race overall contender faces protest over claims of rule breach

 Two protests have been lodged against one of the yachts in contention for overall victory in the Sydney to Hobart yacht race.

Ichi Ban and Celestial crossed the finish line within minutes of each other on Wednesday afternoon, with Ichi ban flying a protest flag. 

A few hours later, two formal protests were lodged against Celestial, one by the race committee and the other by Ichi Ban. 

Both protests relate to the rule that requires competitors to maintain constant radio contact.

It is alleged the Australian Maritime Safety Authority received a signal from a personal locator beacon linked to Celestial but the yacht could not be contacted for 90 minutes.

Read More: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-12-30/sydney-hobart-yacht-race-protest/100731030



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