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Latest news: Sailing
'Huge' win for Slingsby's Australia in Sydney SailGP
Tom Slingsby's Australia have shaken off a disappointing last event to claim their first overall victory of the SailGP season on Sydney Harbour.
Feb 25, 2024
Furious Canada take aim at SailGP after Sydney disaster
A hydraulic issue forced Canada to retire on day one of the Sydney SailGP, leaving driver Phil Robertson to take aim at event organisers.
Feb 25, 2024
Slingsby chuffed as Australia, Danes lead Sydney SailGP
Looking to bounce back on day one of the Sydney SailGP, Australia sailed as well as they have all season, according to driver Tom Slingsby.
Feb 24, 2024
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SailGP's Aussies out to halt rampant Kiwis in Sydney
New Zealand is gaining on Australia at the top of the SailGP rankings, setting up an important weekend for Tom Slingsby's boat on Sydney Harbour.
Feb 23, 2024
Upset Slingsby still fuming before Sydney SailGP
Tom Slingsby is still not over Australia's loss at the Abu Dhabi SailGP as his team looks to bounce back on Sydney Harbour this weekend.
Feb 23, 2024
In-form Wearn out to defend sailing gold in Marseille
Matt Wearn's 2022 is a bad memory as the Olympic gold medallist heads to the Games with confidence, while fellow sailor Grae Morris has also earned selection.
Feb 16, 2024
Feline good: ordinary moggie Oli finishes Sydney-Hobart
The final boat has crossed the finish line in the Sydney to Hobart yacht race, skippered by Bob Williams who was joined on board by his cat Oli.
Jan 03, 2024
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Watson sails Sydney to Hobart for special cause
Around-the-world sailor Jessica Watson has raised awareness about the importance of blood pressure checks during the Sydney to Hobart yacht race.
Dec 31, 2023
Peccadillo and Alien take out Melbourne-Hobart honours
Peccadillo, the only multihull in the Melbourne to Hobart yacht race fleet, has won line honours, while Alien has won the overall race for a record fourth time.
Dec 30, 2023
Alive clinches second Sydney to Hobart overall win
Tasmanian yacht Alive has been declared overall winner of the 78th edition of the Sydney to Hobart, claiming the honour for the second time.
Dec 30, 2023
Yacht damage, broken bones in squally Sydney to Hobart
Inconsistent weather is making life difficult for the Sydney to Hobart fleet, with Tasmanian yacht Alive primed to take out overall honours for the second time.
Dec 29, 2023
Ryujin leads in Melbourne to Hobart yacht race
Ryujin has overhauled Peccadillo to take the lead in the Melbourne to Hobart yacht race, while Vertigo is leading the race on handicap.
Dec 28, 2023
LawConnect hails 'dream' Sydney to Hobart underdog win
LawConnect has clinched line honours in the Sydney to Hobart yacht race, running down fellow supermaxi Andoo Comanche in a thrilling river finish.
Dec 28, 2023
Comanche skipper eyes new goal after Syd-Hob heartbreak
Skipper and owner of Sydney to Hobart line honours runner-up Andoo Comanche, John Winning Jr, says his next target is the America's Cup.
Dec 28, 2023
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Two supermaxis fight for Sydney to Hobart line honours
Andoo Comanche and LawConnect are battling changing conditions in their fight to be first across the line in the 78th edition of the Sydney to Hobart race.
Dec 27, 2023
Syd-Hob's Scallywag retires, Comanche leads into night
SHK Scallywag retired from the Sydney to Hobart just hours after the start of the iconic race, leaving the three other supermaxis to push for line honours.
Dec 26, 2023
Veloce 4 claims line honours in Cock of the Bay race
Veloce 4 has earned Cock of the Bay line honours ahead of Alex Team Macadie.
Dec 26, 2023
Witt and SHK Scallywag's last shot at Syd-Hob glory
Sydney to Hobart veteran David Witt has flagged his decision to walk away from the bluewater classic after racing with SHK Scallywag this year.
Dec 26, 2023
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30 skydives: How champion skipper prepared for Syd-Hob
While others were readying their boats, Andoo Comanche skipper John Winning Jr spent some lead-up to the Sydney to Hobart repeatedly jumping out of a plane.
Dec 25, 2023
Yachtie takes comfort from a serious display of speed
While Phillip Neil will be racing the Sydney to Hobart on luxury cruiser Drumfire, David Griffith has elected for a bare-bones operation on speedster Whisper.
Dec 24, 2023
Boxing Day miracle as Wild Thing set for Sydney-Hobart
Only weeks ago, Wild Thing 100's rivals were unsure she'd make it to the Sydney to Hobart start, now the upgraded supermaxi is ready to challenge for honours.
Dec 24, 2023
Comanche backed for Syd-Hob defence in any weather
With uncertainty over the Sydney to Hobart weather conditions, Andoo Comanche's skipper is confident his boat can thrive come rain or shine.
Dec 24, 2023
Six of the best batteries to power J-Bird to Hobart
Conservation charity founders Annika and Ian Thomson will make the 628-nautical-mile trip to Hobart on board a boat powered by just six batteries.
Dec 23, 2023
A night on the tequila led Charles to his Syd-Hob debut
If not for a night on the tequila off the coast of Mexico, Frenchman Charles Devanneaux would likely not be making his Sydney to Hobart debut this year.
Dec 22, 2023
Rivals predict only a fleeting absence for Wild Oats XI
For only the second time since launching in 2005, the legendary Wild Oats XI is missing the Sydney to Hobart yacht race this year.
Dec 22, 2023
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