9 screens the Sydney Hobart Yacht Race for the very first time this Boxing Day.

The 79th race will start with a pre-show construct up at North Head, earlier than the beginning cannon fires at 1.00pm for the 600 nautical mile journey south to Hobart.

108 yachts will take to the water as defending champion Legislation Join faces stiff opposition for victory from Grasp Lock Comanche, who was pipped on the put up in 2023, and Wild Factor 100. Internet hosting for 9 is Gordon Bray, with commentary by ex-Olympian and seasoned sailor Lisa Darmanin, and 31-race Sydney Hobart veteran Peter Shipway.

Right this moment will broadcast stay from Rushcutters Bay on Boxing Day with common crosses all through the morning throughout sport, climate and leisure segments.  Right this moment can even be stay from Hobart for the end line celebrations.

12.30pm AEDT on Thursday December 26 on 9.