LawConnect has taken an early lead in the 80th Sydney to Hobart yacht race, aiming for a third consecutive line honours win. Fellow favorite, the supermaxi Master Lock Comanche, is close behind as crews prepare for challenging weather conditions including strong winds and large swells. The race features six 100-foot supermaxis among its contenders. A tribute to the victims of the recent Bondi mass shooting will occur during the race, with fifteen yachts scattering rose petals.