Maxiyacht Comanche powers through heavy swells Saturday outside Sydney’s harbor during the 71st Sydney-to-Hobart Yacht race, Australia’s premiere bluewater classic race.

Crew members aboard the maxiyacht Comanche work on the main mast Saturday during preparations for the race.

Comanche, Wild Oats XI and Rambler 88 sail on Sydney Harbour at the start of the Sydney-to-Hobart Yacht race.

Maxiyachts (left to right) Wild Oats XI, Comanche and Perpetual Loyal sail in heavy sea swells Saturday during the 71st Sydney-to-Hobart Yacht race.

Maxiyachts Comanche, center, and Perpetual Loyal race from Sydney Harbour into the Pacific Ocean during the 71st Sydney-to-Hobart Yacht race.

The launch of the supermaxi yacht Comanche at Hodgon Yachts in East Boothbay in September 2014.

The launch of the Comanche at Hodgon Yachts in East Boothbay in September 2014.

The supermaxi yacht Comanche under construction at Hodgon Yachts in East Boothbay before its launch in September 2014.