1:37 AM Fri 10 Dec 2010 GMT
SOLA Big Boat Challenge - The first sparring match between the 2010 Rolex Sydney Hobart glory boats, the optimised Investec LOYAL and Wild Oats XI, will take place on Sydney Harbour next Tuesday, December 14, in the annual SOLAS Big Boat Challenge maxi yacht race. Sean Langman and Anthony Bell's NZ designed 100 footer Investec Loyal has spent much of the year dry docked undergoing modifications. The boat was finally relaunched a fortnight ago when the full crew of mostly professional sailors and sporting celebrities also met for the first time. Last weekend the crew had their first salt water
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by Jennifer Crooks
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