Gravity Media, a world leading global provider of complex live creative production and media services, today detailed the broadcast technology and television production undertaking that sees Gravity Media working with the Cruising Yacht Club of Australia to produce and deliver the complete television broadcast production for the start of the iconic Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race from Sydney Harbour on Boxing Day.
As the broadcast and technology partner, Gravity Media celebrates its 20th year supporting the Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race.
The 628-nautical-mile race itself reaches a major milestone this year, celebrating its 80th anniversary with a diverse fleet of 132 yachts from across six Australian states and eight countries.
Five 100-foot maxis will likely vie for Line Honours this year: three-time winner Law Connect, which took Line Honours for a second year running and placing second overall last year, Master Lock Comanche, Palm Beach XI, SHK Scallywag and Wild Thing 100, while they will be joined by another 100 footer, cruiser Maritimo 100.
Gravity Media will create and produce the complete telecast with on-water chase boat cameras and live helicopter coverage.
Hosted by legendary sports commentator Gordon Bray, the Rolex Sydney Hobart commentary team will be bolstered by Peter Shipway, a veteran who boasts more than 31 Sydney Hobart Yacht Races; Jimmy Spithill, an America’s Cup and Rolex Sydney Hobart Line Honours winning skipper; and Olympic Silver Medallists, Lisa Darmanin and Olivia Price.
Live coverage of the start of the Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race across Nine and 9Now commences at 12:30pm AEDT on 26 December.
International viewers can catch the live broadcast on the Cruising Yacht Club of Australia website and CYCATV via YouTube.
Justine Kirkjian, CEO Cruising Yacht Club of Australia, said:
“Gravity Media have proven time and time again to be leaders in the production of elite sporting content, and we are thankful to be able to partner with them to bring the 80th Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race to viewers around the world.”
Saul Shtein, Director of Production and Content at Gravity Media, said:
“Gravity Media is excited to be delivering the full television production of this year’s Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race.
“We’re honoured to mark our 20th year covering this iconic race and partnering with the Cruising Yacht Club of Australia, broadcasting every moment of the thrilling start and bringing viewers right into the spectacle as Sydney Harbour fills with sails and the fleet drives out through the Heads toward Hobart.”
📸: Rolex / Carlo Borlenghi
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