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Slingsby hails return of SailGP to Sydney Harbour

Slingsby hails return of SailGP to Sydney Harbour

SailGP's biggest calendar yet features a return for a record sixth event to Sydney Harbour, where Australia won so memorably earlier this year.

Sailors to get a taste of French waters before Olympics

Sailors to get a taste of French waters before Olympics

Sailors to get a taste of French waters before Olympics

Sailors to get a taste of French waters before Olympics

Three Australian sailing crews who have been selected for the Paris Olympics will continue their Games preparations in regattas in France this week.

Slingsby's Australians set pace at Bermuda SailGP

Slingsby's Australians set pace at Bermuda SailGP

Slingsby's Australians set pace at Bermuda SailGP

Slingsby's Australians set pace at Bermuda SailGP

Tom Slingsby and his Australian crew have led the way at the SailGP in Bermuda in a stirring comeback from their disaster in Christchurch.

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Five more sailors added to Australia's Olympic team

Five more sailors added to Australia's Olympic team

Five more sailors have been confirmed in Australia's Paris Olympic team, including four who will debut in Marseilles, where the Games sailing will be held.

Olympic sailor Whitehead triumphant at Spanish regatta

Olympic sailor Whitehead triumphant at Spanish regatta

Australian Olympian Breiana Whitehead showed her class to win the Formula Kite gold medal and the overall trophy at the Princess Sofia Regatta off Palma, Spain.

Outteridge takes the wheel for Swiss in SailGP

Outteridge takes the wheel for Swiss in SailGP

Two-time Olympic medallist Nathan Outteridge has taken over the Swiss boat in SailGP and will renew his rivalry with fellow Australian Tom Slingsby.

Australia 'turns momentum' of SailGP season in Sydney

Australia 'turns momentum' of SailGP season in Sydney

Tom Slingsby's Australia will look to reprise their winning ways when the SailGP travels to Christchurch next month.

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'Huge' win for Slingsby's Australia in Sydney SailGP

'Huge' win for Slingsby's Australia in Sydney SailGP

'Huge' win for Slingsby's Australia in Sydney SailGP

'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.

Furious Canada take aim at SailGP after Sydney disaster

Furious Canada take aim at SailGP after Sydney disaster

Furious Canada take aim at SailGP after Sydney disaster

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.

Slingsby chuffed as Australia, Danes lead Sydney SailGP

Slingsby chuffed as Australia, Danes lead Sydney SailGP

Slingsby chuffed as Australia, Danes lead Sydney SailGP

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.

SailGP's Aussies out to halt rampant Kiwis in Sydney

SailGP's Aussies out to halt rampant Kiwis in Sydney

SailGP's Aussies out to halt rampant Kiwis in Sydney

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.

Upset Slingsby still fuming before Sydney SailGP

Upset Slingsby still fuming before Sydney SailGP

Upset Slingsby still fuming before Sydney SailGP

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.

In-form Wearn out to defend sailing gold in Marseille

In-form Wearn out to defend sailing gold in Marseille

In-form Wearn out to defend sailing gold in Marseille

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.

Feline good: ordinary moggie Oli finishes Sydney-Hobart

Feline good: ordinary moggie Oli finishes Sydney-Hobart

Feline good: ordinary moggie Oli finishes Sydney-Hobart

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.

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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