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Investigation promised after Sydney-Hobart deaths

Investigation promised after Sydney-Hobart deaths

The Cruising Yacht Club of Australia has promised a thorough investigation into the two deaths that took place on the first night of the 2024 Sydney to Hobart.

Wild seas to follow Syd-Hob retirements, Comanche leads

Wild seas to follow Syd-Hob retirements, Comanche leads

Wild seas to follow Syd-Hob retirements, Comanche leads

Wild seas to follow Syd-Hob retirements, Comanche leads

The Sydney to Hobart yacht race is underway with one of the most prominent boats retiring only hours after the starting gun.

PP1 has set a new race record in the Cock of the Bay

PP1 has set a new race record in the Cock of the Bay

PP1 has set a new race record in the Cock of the Bay

PP1 has set a new race record in the Cock of the Bay

PP1 has claimed line honours in the Cock of the Bay on a day when the first four yachts across the line bettered the previous race record.

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Master Lock Comanche won't focus on elusive double win

Master Lock Comanche won't focus on elusive double win

The yacht that claims Sydney to Hobart line honours rarely wins on handicap, but there's a chance that could happen in the 2024 running of the great race.

Syd-Hob's 120-year-old boat back better than ever

Syd-Hob's 120-year-old boat back better than ever

Built in 1904, Maritimo Katwinchar will attempt her third Sydney to Hobart yacht race after undergoing significant modifications.

Safety first for Syd-Hob fleet after recent tragedy

Safety first for Syd-Hob fleet after recent tragedy

The Sydney to Hobart fleet is on high alert after a fatal incident in Sydney Harbour earlier this month.

Broken boats, new race record on the cards for Syd-Hob

Broken boats, new race record on the cards for Syd-Hob

The Sydney to Hobart fleet is bracing for a fast start, a wild first night at sea and the high chance of boats ending up damaged.

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'How many world titles has he won?': Comanche hits back

'How many world titles has he won?': Comanche hits back

'How many world titles has he won?': Comanche hits back

'How many world titles has he won?': Comanche hits back

Master Lock Comanche's co-skippers have been left out at sea by comments from LawConnect owner Christian Beck ahead of the Sydney to Hobart.

All-Filipino crew on familiar entrant in Sydney-Hobart

All-Filipino crew on familiar entrant in Sydney-Hobart

All-Filipino crew on familiar entrant in Sydney-Hobart

All-Filipino crew on familiar entrant in Sydney-Hobart

An all-Filipino crew onboard Centennial 7 is readying for the Sydney to Hobart, having never set foot in Tasmania.

'Shame and guilt' get fifth brother on board to Hobart

'Shame and guilt' get fifth brother on board to Hobart

'Shame and guilt' get fifth brother on board to Hobart

'Shame and guilt' get fifth brother on board to Hobart

Mini-maxi URM Group will have five brothers on board for the Sydney to Hobart, a feat never achieved in 78 previous editions of the race.

'Mouthful' name could become zaniest on Syd-Hob trophy

'Mouthful' name could become zaniest on Syd-Hob trophy

'Mouthful' name could become zaniest on Syd-Hob trophy

'Mouthful' name could become zaniest on Syd-Hob trophy

Disko Trooper_Contender Sailcloth is one of the wackier names to have graced the Sydney to Hobart but the boat is a chance of winning on handicap in 2024.

Syd-Hob co-skipper recalls failed drug bust on his boat

Syd-Hob co-skipper recalls failed drug bust on his boat

Syd-Hob co-skipper recalls failed drug bust on his boat

Syd-Hob co-skipper recalls failed drug bust on his boat

Sydney to Hobart entrant Christopher Canty can look back with a smile on his run-in with police aboard previous vessel Galaxy III.

Bacardi recovers from $2 error to race Syd-Hob again

Bacardi recovers from $2 error to race Syd-Hob again

Bacardi recovers from $2 error to race Syd-Hob again

Bacardi recovers from $2 error to race Syd-Hob again

Bacardi is back for a record 31st attempt at the Sydney to Hobart after retiring prematurely from her 30th race last year.

The race that makes Sydney to Hobart look short

The race that makes Sydney to Hobart look short

The race that makes Sydney to Hobart look short

The race that makes Sydney to Hobart look short

For eight boats sailing in this year's Sydney to Hobart, the 628 nautical mile journey to Constitution Dock is just the beginning.

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Ken Gourlay to sail Syd-Hob 'swan song' with son

Lured out of retirement, Tasmanian sailing legend Ken Gourlay will contest the 628-nautical mile journey from Sydney to Hobart with son Tristan on Blue Moon II.

Comanche eyes Syd-Hob record after weather forecast

Sailors racing the Sydney to Hobart are set to enjoy favourable winds, with Master Lock Comanche navigator Juan Villa keeping one eye on the race record.

Skipper employs 'do nothing' strategy for Sydney-Hobart

Skipper Christian Beck claims he'll do absolutely nothing to help his yacht LawConnect win the Sydney to Hobart, a strategy worked fine last time.

Wild Thing 100 eyes a different prize in Sydney-Hobart

Written off by one and all last year, Sydney to Hobart supermaxi Wild Thing 100 now has her eyes on the prize - but it's not the one you'd expect.

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Syd-Hob champion Alive shrugs at last-minute repairs

Reigning Sydney to Hobart overall winner Alive has had to go in for last-minute repairs but that won't worry skipper Duncan Hine.

Comanche locked in for Sydney-to-Hobart revenge

Out for Sydney to Hobart revenge, Master Lock Comanche has claimed line honours in the final competitive outing before the big race starts on Boxing Day.

Haynes hoping Syd-Hob's 'dog lovers boat' has its day

A veterinarian by day, Sam Haynes is hoping dog people get behind his push for Sydney to Hobart glory come Boxing Day.

Sail star Wearn takes spell from his gold Olympic class

Australia's sailing dual gold medallist Matt Wearn is taking a spell from the dinghy to contemplate his Olympic future.

How women's duo found a Sydney-Hobart yacht in a week

Sydney to Hobart sailors Wendy Tuck and Meg Niblett have explained their amazing story of how they found a substitute boat for the iconic race within a week.

Comanche 'more wary' as LawConnect eyes Syd-Hob glory

LawConnect skipper Christian Beck is sticking to the underdog narrative as he eyes another Sydney to Hobart win, but new Comanche boss Matt Allen knows better.

McKeown, Wearn to carry flag at Games closing ceremony

History-making gold medallists Kaylee McKeown and Matt Wearn will carry the Australian flag at the Olympic closing ceremony in Paris.

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