Investec Loyal 's Rolex Sydney-Hobart victory confirmed . Protest by race committee dismissed by jury of appeal . Comment: XI finished second in close finish . The race committee 's case had centered around a conversation between Investec Loyal 's tactician Michael Coxon and a helicopter crew covering the race for Australian television . Battle for handicap honors still to be decided .
Investec Loyal 's Rolex Sydney-Hobart victory confirmed . Protest by race committee dismissed by jury of appeal . Comment: XI finished second in close finish . Battle for handicap honors still to be decided .