‘It will happen again’: Reflecting on ‘98 Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race

Adam Holmes
Updated December 24 2018 - 3:01pm, first published 3:00pm
Launceston sailor Drew Murray could sense a big storm brewing in the Bass Strait before Boxing Day, 1998. He says it's impossible to prevent future deaths in the Sydney to Hobart. Picture: SCOTT GELSTON
Launceston sailor Drew Murray could sense a big storm brewing in the Bass Strait before Boxing Day, 1998. He says it's impossible to prevent future deaths in the Sydney to Hobart. Picture: SCOTT GELSTON

DREW Murray planned to sail his yacht from New South Wales to Tasmania for Christmas Day in 1998, but could sense there was something in the air.

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Adam Holmes

Adam Holmes

Journalist at The Examiner and Advocate, Tasmania

From Adelaide to south-west Victoria, Bendigo to Tasmania, I've provided in-depth stories in politics, environmental affairs, issues facing disadvantaged communities, legal affairs and much more. Contact me at adam.holmes@examiner.com.au or on Twitter at @adamholmes010

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