Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race 1999

Nokia Breaks the Record

The strong winds predicted for the 1999 Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race were actually thought to be conducive for a race record, and Nokia, the water-ballasted VO60 yacht, did set a record of 1 day, 19 hours, 48 minutes and 2 seconds for the journey to Hobart. (The Mari-Cha III, which was not in competition, sailed into Hobart more than an hour ahead of Nokia.)

Nokia was followed into Hobart by nearest rivals Brindabella (1 day, 20 hours, 46 minutes, 33 seconds) and Wild Thing (1 day, 21 hours, 13 minutes, 37 seconds).

The previous Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race record had been set by Morning Glory (2 days, 14 hours, 7 minutes, 10 seconds) in 1996.

Next page: Nicorette Takes Line Honors

• Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race: Danger and Death at Sea
• 1998 Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race: Tragedy at Sea
• 1999 Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race: Nokia Breaks Record
• 2000 Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race: Nicorette Takes Line Honors
• 2001 Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race: Assa Abloy's Win
• 2002 Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race: Alfa Romeo's Turn
• 2003 Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race: Duel of the Super Maxis
• 2004 Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race: Nicorette Wins Line Honors
• 2005 Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race: Wild Oats XI Wins the Treble
• 2006 Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race: Back-to-Back Win for Wild Oats XI