Sydney to Hobart 2022: start time, weather, winds, betting, favourites, how to watch, how many boats, list of boats, previous winners

Andoo Comanche, Black Jack, Wild Oats and LawConnect are preparing for Monday's Sydney to Hobart bluewater classic. The northerly winds forecast for the event are expected to be good for supermaxis. The race is one of the most challenging ocean events. It's the 77th running of this great race.

The Sydney to Hobart race starts at 1pm AEDT on Boxing Day on Sydney Harbour.

Sydney to Hobart 2022 starts on Sunday, January 25th. There are 111 boats competing this year, but only 109 will set sail from the start line.

There are two main prizes up for grabs in the Sydney to Hobart race. The first boat to cross the line at the Constitution Dock in HobART takes home line honours. Overall winner is the more prestigious award, Tattersall's Cup.

Andoo Comanche is the betting favourite for the Sydney to Hobart race. LawConnect and Black Jack are also well-backed to contend.

Sydney to Hobart 2022 starts on Sunday. New Zealand entry Caro is the frontrunner. Sunrise, Alive and Andoo Comanche are also leading the way.

The Sydney to Hobart 2022 race begins at 1pm (AEDT) on Boxing Day. It will be available to watch on 7mate and steam through 7plus. You can also follow the action live on foxsports.com.au.

Sydney to Hobart 2022 starts at 7.30 am local time. Rolex has a tracker on their website using GPS devices for each vessel activated once it begins.

The fleet ranges from 100 to 30 feet and heads through Sydney Heads, then moves south down the coast. Boats race down Bass Straight and east coast of Tasmania and through Storm Bay, and finish at Hobart’s Derwent River. The shortest distance between Sydney and HobART is 628 nautical miles (1163 kilometres), but yachts cover more distance as they follow the fastest route available.

Sydney to Hobart 2022 starts in two days, 12 hours and 37 minutes. Black Jack won the line honours last year. Ichi Ban has won two handicap trophies. New South Wales yacht will not be competing this year, as it is not allowed to compete.