1950 Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race

Annual yacht race in Australia March 2024 October 2023 January 2010 6th Sydney to Hobart Yacht RaceDate26 December 1950 – 31 December 1950DefenderWaltzing MatildaNumber of yachts16Coordinates33 51.35 S 151 12.40 E region:AU_type:landmark inline,title-42 52.7 S 147 19.58 E region:AU_type:landmark inlineWinnerMargaret RintoulOfficial websitehttps://web.archive.org/web/20091030152304/http://rolexsydneyhobart.com/default.asp The 1950 Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race, was the sixth annual running of the "blue water classic" Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race. Hosted by the Cruising Yacht Club of Australia based in Sydney, New South Wales, the 1950 edition began on Sydney Harbour, at noon on Boxing Day (26 December 1950), before heading south for 630 nautical miles (1,170 km) through the Tasman Sea, past Bass Strait, into Storm Bay and up the River Derwent, to cross the finish line in Hobart, Tasmania. The 1950 Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race comprised a fleet of 16 competitors. Margaret Rintoul, skippered by AW Edwards won line honours in a time of 5 days, 5 hours and 28 minutes. Colin Haselgrove's Nerida, was awarded handicap honours on adjusted time. 1950 fleet 16 yachts registered to begin the 1950 Sydney to Hobart Yacht race.1950 - Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race 2018 http://www.rolexsydneyhobart.com/the-yachts/1950 https://web.archive.org/web/20130129125750/http://rolexsydneyhobart.com/the-yachts/1950 dead 29 January 2013 rolexsydneyhobart.com 16 January 2019 Results Line Honours LH (elapsed) Time d:hh:mm:ss Handicap winner HW (corrected) time d:hh:mm:ss Margaret Rintoul 5:5:28:00 Nerida References See also Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race Category:Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race Category:1950s in Tasmania Category:1950s in Sydney S Category:1950 in Australian sport Category:December 1950 sports events in Australia