The decision came three hours before the start of the race after the race committee has not received any documentation.
The lack of documentation refers to modifications to the boat.
Cruising Yacht Club of Australia Commodore Howard Piggott said the owners of the vessel had not submitted the necessary statements Wild Thing has been designed and constructed in accordance with the American Bureau of shipping guide.
"The race committee worked with the boat owner Grant Wharington within three hours before the start of the race to provide the necessary documentation,'' said Piggott.
"However, this was not the case - the race committee had no choice but to refuse entry to Wild Thing.''
Wild Thing has undergone a series of changes and continues until the maximum of 100 feet.
Piggott said that the decision was final race committees.
"We have done our utmost to make sure want to see racing boat,'' said Piggott.
"However, in our hands, we must respect the notice of race and ensure that our safety standards are met.''
Wild Thing said she would be marked as a non-starter and a message that will be sent to Wharington not interfere with the race.
"It will be in the neighborhood, but he will speak to the authorities not to leave the race area, `` said Piggott.
"Every effort has been made to give an opinion.''
Most agencies had paris Wild Thing as third favorite for the race after Wild Oats XI and Ragamuffin Leal.
Wild Thing had not run since it was changed.
Wharington weather was sometimes Bluewater classic.
In 2004 Wharington and his crew were forced to pull the plug out of the race because of a keel and in 2009, the captain had to race against time to replace a broken mast during the delivery of the yacht from Melbourne to Sydney.
Two years ago, Wild Thing, line mention 2003 winner was involved in a collision with a paper boat.
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