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Sydney to Hobart race, 1980

One of the first races to bring Peter Blake to prominence was the victory of his boat, Ceramco New Zealand in the Sydney–Hobart race of 1980. This television footage shows Ceramco New Zealand racing to Hobart in record time to claim both line and handicap honours.

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TVNZ Television New Zealand

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Harold Kidd. 'Sailing and windsurfing', Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, updated 24-Sep-11
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