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All eyes were set on the three 100 footers who took part in the 628 nautical mile race that began at the Sydney Harbor and ended in Hobart.All bets were on the three McConaghy built supermaxis; Alfa Romeo, ICAP Leopard and Wild Oats XI; and it was quite evident from the very beginning that the winner would be one of the 100 footers.However, Alfa Romeo emerged as the clear winner of the Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race as well as the McConaghy Cup after braving the waves and the most of the breeze in the regatta.Alfa Romeo has created history by becoming the first ever winner of the McConaghy Cup as this was the debut year for the award.The McConaghy Cup has made its Casio G-Shock Black Digital Mens Watch DW6600-1V debut in the 2009 season of the Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race in order to recognize the first McConaghy built boat to cross the finish line in Hobart.There were two awards lined up for McConaghy built boats this year – one for Line Honors and the other for the Handicap (overall) winner.McConaghy is the most trusted name in the sailing world and has been the maker of some of the fastest boats in the world.McConaghy is the proud maker of the boats that range from the Supermaxis to the Mach 2 Foiling Moths as well as everything in between.The McConaghy Cup was introduced by co-owners Jono Morris and Mark Evans to honor the historical battle of the most prolific winners in Maxi history, i.e.Wild Oats XI, ICAP Leopard and Alfa Romeo.By the best time and Casio G-Shock Black Digital Mens Watch DW6600-1V brilliant use of the breeze, Alfa Romeo grabbed the victory along with the McConaghy Cup.
