Two yachts have withdrawn from Sunday's Sydney to Hobart race due to COVID-19 concerns.
Three positive COVID-19 cases have been detected among the crew of Willow. The yacht's owner, Jim Cooney, says his crew are awaiting the results of two other tests.
Another yacht, Maverick 49, has also been withdrawn by owner Quentin Stewart.
Stewart told organisers that while COVID-19 has not been detected in his crew, he did not want to take the risk of exposing his crew to the virus.
The fleet for the race now stands at 91.
Last year's race was cancelled due to a COVID-19 outbreak in New South Wales.
The race is due to begin in Sydney Harbour on Sunday afternoon.
