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Syd-Hob champion Alive shrugs at last-minute repairs

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

Comanche locked in for Sydney-to-Hobart revenge

Comanche locked in for Sydney-to-Hobart revenge

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

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

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

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Sail star Wearn takes spell from his gold Olympic class

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

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

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

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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Ninth places round out Olympic sailing campaign

Ninth places round out Olympic sailing campaign

Ninth places round out Olympic sailing campaign

Ninth places round out Olympic sailing campaign

Breiana Whitehead has finished ninth in the kite and Nia Jerwood and Conor Nicholas had the same result in the mixed dinghy on the last day of Olympic sailing.

Australian sailor Wearn wins second Olympic gold

Australian sailor Wearn wins second Olympic gold

Australian sailor Wearn wins second Olympic gold

Australian sailor Wearn wins second Olympic gold

Matt Wearn says winning back to back Olympic gold medals is still sinking in, with the Australian sailor a cut above in the men's dinghy class.

Leader Wearn forced to wait again for sailing medal

Leader Wearn forced to wait again for sailing medal

Leader Wearn forced to wait again for sailing medal

Leader Wearn forced to wait again for sailing medal

Matt Wearn's quest for a second successive gold medal in Olympic sailing must wait another day because of conditions in Marseille.

Aussie Wearn in box seat for consecutive sailing golds

Aussie Wearn in box seat for consecutive sailing golds

Aussie Wearn in box seat for consecutive sailing golds

Aussie Wearn in box seat for consecutive sailing golds

Australia's Matt Wearn is in the box seat to win consecutive gold medals, and will claim a silver at least, in the men's dinghy competition at the Olympics

Wearn on course for back-to-back golds despite off day

Wearn on course for back-to-back golds despite off day

Wearn on course for back-to-back golds despite off day

Wearn on course for back-to-back golds despite off day

Matt Wearn has not had his best day but still leads the way in his bid to retain his Olympic dinghy crown in Marseille.

Australian windsurfer Morris snags silver medal

Australian windsurfer Morris snags silver medal

Australian windsurfer Morris snags silver medal

Australian windsurfer Morris snags silver medal

Aged just 20, Sydneysider Grae Morris has won silver in the men's windsurfing, Australia's first medal in the event since bronze in Barcelona in 1992.

Morris made to wait for dream windsurfing final

Morris made to wait for dream windsurfing final

Morris made to wait for dream windsurfing final

Morris made to wait for dream windsurfing final

Sydneysider Grae Morris has been made to wait for his bid for windsurfing gold in Marseille as light winds forced a postponement at the Olympic marina.

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Morris magic as windsurfer locks in Olympic medal

Young Sydney windsurfer Grae Morris is guaranteed an Olympic medal, topping qualifying with the final places to be decided in a three-sailor showdown.

Windsurfer Morris surges into lead at Olympic regatta

Grae Morris has enjoyed a spectacular day in Marseille to surge from fifth into the lead in the Olympic men's windsurfing competition.

Windsurfer Morris grabs first Aussie win in Marseille

It could have been a day to forget for Australian Olympic windsurfer Grae Morris after a disastrous start - but he soon made amends at the Marseille regatta.

Aussie skiff duo Price and Haseldine seek second wind

Australian skiff duo Olivia Price and Evie Haseldine are gradually finding their form but want stronger winds at the Olympic regatta in Marseille.

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No Grae areas as windsurfer aims to rock the boat

Australian Olympic windsurfer Grae Morris grew up dreaming of being an All Black but is now set on inspiring a different wave of talent.

Aussie sailor's grand plans beyond Paris gold defence

Ahead of his Olympic sailing title defence, Matt Wearn has opened up on his Sail GP aspirations - and the Australian team explain why he'd be a perfect fit.

'Shock to everyone' Spain are SailGP champs: Slingsby

Tom Slingsby believes Spain's upset victory in the SailGP grand final proves just how unpredictable the sport can be.

Aussies rue mechanical issue in SailGP grand final loss

Underdogs Spain have won the SailGP grand final on San Francisco Bay after a mechanical issue dashed Australia's dream of a fourth consecutive championship.

Australia close in on Sail GP's rich grand final

Australia are likely to land in the grand final of the SailGP after a mixed first day on San Francisco Bay.

France crash could be Aussies' gain at SailGP

One of Australia's biggest rivals for a spot in the SailGP grand final has crashed their boat in the final practice before the San Francisco Bay regatta.

Olympics right in the mix when it comes to equality

In Paris an equal number of women and men will compete for the first time, plus there's a record number of Olympic mixed-gender events.

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