THE 68th edition of the Sydney-Hobart wrapped up today with the official prize giving at the Royal Yacht Club of Tasmania.
Glamour supermaxi Wild Oats walked away with the lion's share of the silverware.
The 100-footer streeted the field on the way to winning line honours in record time, as well as overall handicap, last week.
Skipper Mark Richards said the goal was to make the boat, owned by Queenslander Bob Oatley, even faster as it lined up for a record-equalling seventh line honours title.
"We're always trying to make it go faster -- it's Bob's nature, it's my nature, the whole team's nature -- so we'll see what happens," he said.
"We'll go home (tomorrow) and do what we did last year, prepare ourselves for another Hobart.
"Boxing Day seems to come around quicker and quicker each year, so it will be here before we know it and we'll be aiming for the same sort of result."
None of the four local yachts won divisional prizes, but long-time race servants Rowan Johnston and Peter Campbell, both of Hobart, were each given the Rolex Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race Meritorious Service Award.
Speaking at the prize-giving ceremony, Sport and Recreation Minister Michelle O'Byrne said the Sydney to Hobart yacht race was one of the world's great sporting events.
"To compete in this iconic yacht race takes courage, dedication, determination and a big commitment," she said.
"I hope you have enjoyed both the race and the warm Tasmanian hospitality, and I wish you all a safe journey home."
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