its the sydney to hobart race
The Sydney to Hobart yacht race in Australia starts on Boxing Day.
Boxing Day
The Volvo race was initially held in 1972. However, it was not initially know as such. It was first called the "Whitebread 'Round the World Yacht Race."
Transpacific Yacht Race was created in 1906.
Three Peaks yacht race was created in 1977.
Vic-Maui Yacht Race was created in 1968.
Brisbane to Gladstone yacht race was created in 1949.
Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race was created in 1945.
It appears that the date has yet to be confirmed, but as of now, it's due to start between 26 Dec 2008 and 01 Jan 2009. ---- For future reference, the Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race always starts on Boxing Day, the day after Christmas, every year.
The Yacht Race - 1920 was released on: USA: August 1920
'Shamrock' and 'Columbia' Yacht Race First Race - 1899 was released on: USA: October 1899
Yacht Race Finish - 1899 was released on: USA: October 1899