Getting a closer look

Without doubt one of the most wonderful aspects of the finish to the Sydney Hobart Yacht race is that the general public can wander the docks and see the yachts and crews UP CLOSE. Even parking near the wharf area didn't seem to be a problem.

Wild Oats XI in pride of place.

She's been in this spot a few times already!

The stern of Comanche.

Industrial sized, you cold probably park 2 cars side by side on the deck!

An old favourite and veteran of several trips south.

Race crew have already flown out. The delivery crew take over now.

 The dock is starting to fill

 Big yacht: big furler.

Look carefully at boat 70 ... anything missing?

A closer look.

Hint, boom on deck. Oh, no!

 The aftermath.

 All packed up.

Hangovers that you can photograph, in the making!

The Customs House Hotel 'going off'.

The traditional drinking hole for the Sydney Hobart racers.