It is as close as you can get to the action without getting wet. This year SBS is taking spectators closer to the Sydney to Hobart action than ever before.
World News Australia sports reporter Nick Vindin will be on board "Southern Excellence II," a 70 foot carbon fiber yacht chasing a win on corrected time.
In what is his first ever off-shore race, Nick will be providing reports for World News Australia (SBS ONE 6.30pm) every night of the race from on board "Southern Excellence II" and will also be sharing the highs and lows with World News Radio.
All the behind the scenes action and blog posts can be found right here.
The 628 nautical mile blue water classic is one of the most famous yacht races in the world. The 69th Sydney to Hobart race starts on the 26th of December at 1pm.
To get in touch with Nick or to leave a message of support find him on twitter @nick_vindin or tweet using the #SBSSydHobart
To learn more about Southern Excellence II click here.
Chart Southern Excellence II's progress here.
INSIDE THE SOUTHERN EXCELLENCE II
Get a behind-the-scenes glimpse at the 70-foot carbon fiber yacht that SBS World News sports reporter Nick Vindin will be calling home from December 26.
SYDNEY TO HOBART: VALOR ON THE HIGH SEAS
10 December 2013
Tarin Kot, Kandahar, Baghdad, Kabul and Hobart. It's obvious which is the odd one out, but past and present members of the Australian Defence Force will soon be setting up station at Constitution Dock in Hobart.
SYDNEY TO HOBART RIVALRIES HEAT UP
26 November 2013
A war of words has erupted between the two rival skippers vying for line hours at this year's Sydney to Hobart. With the race under a month away, "Loyal" has recruited some of the world's best sailors in an attempt to dislodge last year's triple crown winner, "Wild Oats XI".
