Behind the scenes with the biggest and bravest at the Sydney to Hobart

For the second year in a row SBS's own Nick Vindin will be reporting and competing in the world renowned Sydney to Hobart Yacht race - bringing viewers as close as they can without getting wet.

After vowing he would never do it again Nick's done an incredible backflip and will take to the start line on boxing day aboard on of five Supermaxi's Rio 100.

The entrant from the USA is crewed and skippered by professional sailors from all over the world and is a highly tuned racing machine.

As part of SBS's All Access Coverage of the Sydney to Hobart climb aboard the biggest and smallest entrants competing in this year's great race south.