Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race Will Continue Despite the Virus Outbreak
Sydney to Hobart organisers insist the show will go on despite doubts being raised about the 2020 yacht race following a COVID-19 outbreak on Sydney’s northern beaches.
By Friday morning the cluster of cases had grown to 28, prompting Tasmania to close borders to anyone who lives or has visited the hot spot since December 11.
The decision will exclude a number of sailors who reside in the area from the time-honoured race, due to start on Boxing Day.
But, after a series of meetings on Friday, the Cruising Yacht Club of Australia (CYCA) said the race would be going ahead.
The Cruising Yacht Club of Australia (CYCA) Board met this evening to discuss the evolving Covid-19 situation in NSW. The CYCA is continuing to plan for the running of the 2020 Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race, it said in a statement. The CYCA is closely monitoring the NSW Government latest Covid-19 news and updates and the Tasmanian Government Covid-19 important community updates and continues to work specifically with the Tasmania Department of Health. The CYCA will put in place all required measures to ensure a CovidSafe Race. This may include last-minute changes to the shoreside aspect of the Race in Sydney and specifically on arrival in Hobart.