The 2017 Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race has its first retirement, the German TP52 Rockall, which suffered a broken rudder 60 nm south of Eden this morning and is making for Eden, apparently with police assistance.
No further details are available.
Rockall is owned by Christopher Opielok, a seasoned sailor, whose record includes winning two Admiral’s Cups.
The remaining Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race stands at 101.
