Entries open for Sydney Hobart Race: The Cruising Yacht Club of Australia (CYCA) has released the Notice of Race for the 2018 Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race – and already 10 yachts have registered to enter what is arguably the world’s toughest … [Read more...]
Polish yacht Katharsis II eyeing Hobart as Antarctic triumph nears end
Polish yacht Katharsis II eyeing Hobart as Antarctic triumph nears end: They are nearing the end of their record-breaking voyage around Antarctica, but for one sailor on board the Polish-crewed yacht Katharsis II, the journey represents so much more. … [Read more...]
Sydney To Hobart yacht sinks, another runs aground off Tasmanian coast
Sydney To Hobart yacht sinks, another runs aground off Tasmanian coast: Emergency personnel are kept busy at the opposite ends of Tasmania, with two yachts — one a Sydney to Hobart placegetter — getting into serious trouble. ......... Full … [Read more...]
SB20 Worlds – Pollard takes lead in Hobart
SB20 Worlds - Pollard takes lead in Hobart: In a major change to the leaderboard Britain's John Pollard takes a four point lead on day 3 of the SB20 Worlds in Hobart... Full Article: Sailweb Sailing and Yachting News - SB20 Worlds - Pollard takes … [Read more...]
Sydney Hobart: 50 for Ellis
Sydney Hobart: 50 for Ellis: Sydney, Australia (December 31, 2017) – When David Gotze/Michael Cranitch’s Triton docked in Hobart on finishing the 2017 Rolex Sydney Hobart, Tony ‘Ace’ or ‘Grumpy’ Ellis became only the second person to sail 50 of … [Read more...]
Sydney Hobart: Remembering the Race
Sydney Hobart: Remembering the Race: Sydney, Australia (December 31, 2017) – The 2017 Rolex Sydney Hobart will be remembered for many things: an astonishingly quick pace, a new record and a reversal of fortune in the contest for line honors. … [Read more...]
Sydney Hobart: A Look Back
Sydney Hobart: A Look Back: The 73rd edition of the Rolex Sydney Hobart demonstrated once again why this offshore race has such elevated standing in the yacht racing and, indeed, sporting world. 102 yachts took part, each with their own personal … [Read more...]
Sydney Hobart: Mister Lucky
Sydney Hobart: Mister Lucky: Sydney, Australia (December 30, 2017) – Yachties and sailing fans were skeptical when they heard a bunch of solo sailors were banding together to campaign Mark Hipgrave’s Jeanneau Sun Fast 3600 Mister Lucky in the … [Read more...]
Stunning images from the Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race
Stunning images from the Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race: Our crews have been flat out since Boxing Day covering the prestigious race, but sadly not all the footage gets shown. Here's some of the best bits you may have missed. ......... Full Article: … [Read more...]
Ichi Ban and Quest Arrive in Hobart
Ichi Ban and Quest Arrive in Hobart: The TP52 Ichi Ban, owned and skippered by seasoned campaigner Matt Allen, has won the 73rd Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race and, with it, the Tattersall Cup and Rolex timepiece reserved for the overall winner on … [Read more...]
Sydney Hobart: Remaining Due at New Year
Sydney Hobart: Remaining Due at New Year: Sydney, Australia (December 29, 2017) – Only 10 yachts remain at sea in the Cruising Yacht Club of Australia’s Rolex Sydney Hobart, with all expected ashore in time to ring in the New Year in what has … [Read more...]
Chinese viewers watch first Sydney to Hobart finish by all-Chinese crew
Chinese viewers watch first Sydney to Hobart finish by all-Chinese crew: While most of the attention on this year's Sydney to Hobart has focused on Wild Oats and Comanche, the first all-Chinese crew to finish the blue water classic is receiving … [Read more...]
Third time lucky for Chinese yacht Derucci in the 2017 Sydney to Hobart
Third time lucky for Chinese yacht Derucci in the 2017 Sydney to Hobart: Twenty-first placed Derucci marks up the best performance ever for a Sydney to Hobart yacht crewed by Chinese nationals. ......... Full Article: WN.com - Sailing News - Third … [Read more...]
Sydney Hobart: Emotional Return for Kialoa
Sydney Hobart: Emotional Return for Kialoa: Sydney, Australia (December 29, 2017) – In 1971, American sailor Jim Kilroy sailed his 23-metre yawl Kialoa II to line honours victory in the Sydney Hobart Yacht Race. For Hobartians, it added an … [Read more...]
