Huge congratulations to team rider Matt Allen and his Crew on Ichi Ban!

After a nervous wait, 52-footer Ichi Ban has taken out the overall honours in the Sydney to Hobart in sailing conditions skipper Matt Allen says he has not seen in his 28 years in the competition.

Ichi Ban crossed the finish line on Thursday morning behind seven other yachts, breaking the record for conventionally-ballasted yachts - which have a fixed keel - set by Brindabella in 1999, by one hour 36 minutes.

Fantastic Race!