Defending champion LawConnect takes out back-to-back line honours victories in a tragedy-stricken Sydney to Hobart yacht race in which two competitors died.

In short:

Defending champion LawConnect is first across the finish line in the 2024 Sydney to Hobart yacht race, followed by Celestial V70 and Wild Thing 100.

This year’s race was marred by the deaths of two competitors — Roy Quaden and Nick Smith — in separate accidents on day one.

What’s next?

While the line honours victory goes to LawConnect for a second straight year, it may be days before the overall race winner is announced, after times are adjusted for handicap.