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Pluck of the Irish to follow Cinnamon Girl to Hobart

Pluck of the Irish to follow Cinnamon Girl to Hobart

With three decades of offshore sailing experience, Irishman Cian McCarthy has decided it's finally time to have a go at the famed Sydney to Hobart race.

Syd-Hob record unlikely to be broken in 2023: Smith

Syd-Hob record unlikely to be broken in 2023: Smith

Syd-Hob record unlikely to be broken in 2023: Smith

Syd-Hob record unlikely to be broken in 2023: Smith

If two-time Sydney to Hobart winner Craig Smith was a betting man, he'd pick that the big race's line honours record will not be broken in 2023.

Promise driving Sydney to Hobart's oldest boat Sylph VI

Promise driving Sydney to Hobart's oldest boat Sylph VI

Promise driving Sydney to Hobart's oldest boat Sylph VI

Promise driving Sydney to Hobart's oldest boat Sylph VI

Retired naval officer Bob Williams will honour the memory of a beloved Sydney to Hobart veteran when he sets sail in Sylph VI on Boxing Day.

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Johnstons want fifth brother in 2024 Sydney to Hobart

Johnstons want fifth brother in 2024 Sydney to Hobart

Three of Anthony Johnston's brothers will join him aboard URM Group in this year's Sydney to Hobart - and he's hopeful of bringing another along in 2024.

Sydney to Hobart fleet's newest boat rolls the dice

Sydney to Hobart fleet's newest boat rolls the dice

On the water since October, Atomic Blonde is a dark horse in this year's Sydney to Hobart yacht race, which may be her only appearance for the coming years.

Two hands better than one to make Marc on Sydney-Hobart

Two hands better than one to make Marc on Sydney-Hobart

Niksen skipper Marc Michel is shaping up as one to watch in the Sydney to Hobart two-handed division, but he isn't getting carried away with the hype.

Fifty not out, May set fair for Sydney to Hobart

Fifty not out, May set fair for Sydney to Hobart

Having hoisted his sail for every Sydney to Hobart yacht race since 1973, Lindsay May will on Boxing Day become the first person to reach the 50-race milestone.

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Sydney to Hobart fleet at sea with long-range forecast

Sydney to Hobart fleet at sea with long-range forecast

Sydney to Hobart fleet at sea with long-range forecast

Sydney to Hobart fleet at sea with long-range forecast

It's almost unheard of that the Sydney to Hobart's long-range weather forecast is as inconclusive as 2023's, veteran navigator Adrienne Cahalan says.

Aussie sailors set task after earning Paris quota spots

Aussie sailors set task after earning Paris quota spots

Aussie sailors set task after earning Paris quota spots

Aussie sailors set task after earning Paris quota spots

There are no guarantees for Australia's sailors, who still have plenty of work to do to clinch Olympic tickets despite the team winning nine of 10 quota spots.

Sailors defy Sydney 'hairdryer' to secure Paris quotas

Sailors defy Sydney 'hairdryer' to secure Paris quotas

Sailors defy Sydney 'hairdryer' to secure Paris quotas

Sailors defy Sydney 'hairdryer' to secure Paris quotas

Australian sailors have secured Olympic quota spots in the Nacra 17 and mixed 470 classes with dominant Sail Sydney efforts in torrid conditions.

Sydney-Hobart contender's $250k dash to starting line

Sydney-Hobart contender's $250k dash to starting line

Sydney-Hobart contender's $250k dash to starting line

Sydney-Hobart contender's $250k dash to starting line

A mechanical mishap forced LawConnect's owner Christian Beck to fork out a cool $250,000 and call on some friends in high places ahead of the Sydney to Hobart.

Four uncapped sailors with a shot at Hobart history

Four uncapped sailors with a shot at Hobart history

Four uncapped sailors with a shot at Hobart history

Four uncapped sailors with a shot at Hobart history

Four uncapped sailors have the chance to become part of sporting history when they join LawConnect's crew for the Sydney to Hobart yacht race.

LawConnect skipper lauds win in last race before Hobart

LawConnect skipper lauds win in last race before Hobart

LawConnect skipper lauds win in last race before Hobart

LawConnect skipper lauds win in last race before Hobart

Christian Beck's 100ft supermaxi LawConnect has won line honours at the Big Boat Challenge, while URM Group claimed victory on handicap.

Plenty of challengers for Syd-Hob's overall champion

Plenty of challengers for Syd-Hob's overall champion

Plenty of challengers for Syd-Hob's overall champion

Plenty of challengers for Syd-Hob's overall champion

Sam Haynes' Celestial is vying for back-to-back Sydney to Hobart race overall handicap victories but a fleet of 119 other yachts stands in her way.

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Not all smooth sailing as Comanche gears up for Hobart

Sydney to Hobart heavyweight Andoo Comanche is a monohull of unmatched power but as her crew has found out, her greatest strength can be her greatest weakness.

Whitehead to showcase kite foil thrills at Olympics

Townsville's Breiana Whitehead is the first sailor named on Team Australia for Paris 2024, set to debut in the new Olympic class of kite foil.

Tom Slingsby crowned world's best sailor for third time

Tom Slingsby's continued SailGP dominance and his work on America's Cup hope American Magic have earned the Olympic champion top honours for a third time.

Long-awaited world sailing gold for Australia's Wearn

Olympic champion Matt Wearn has won gold in the ILCA 7 class at sailing's world championships, taking Australia's medal tally in the Netherlands to three.

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Matt Wearn poised to clinch sailing world title

After three silver medals, Australia's Matt Wearn is set to claim gold at the sailing world championships, holding an unassailable points lead in the ILCA 7.

Aussie sailors secure bronze in sailing world champs

Australian duo Olivia Price and Evie Haseldine have booked their spots at next year's Olympic Games after winning bronze at the sailing world championships.

Monster WA bash to commemorate 1983 America's Cup win

Western Australia will celebrate 40 years since Australia II rewrote sporting history by winning the America’s Cup with a huge party.

Aussie sailing team chases Olympic spots at worlds

A 51-strong Australian sailing team will head to the Netherlands for the world championships, which are also the first opportunity to nail Olympic quota spots.

Spain reign as Team Australia becalmed in SailGP

Tom Slingsby's all-conquering Team Australia have had to settle for third behind a jubilant Spain and Denmark in the SailGP event in Los Angeles.

Australian sailors learn from Olympic test event

While Olympic champion Matt Wearn won gold, the Australian sailing team say they've learnt a lot from the Paris 2024 Games test event in Marseille.

Olympic champion Wearn sails to lead in test event

West Australian sailor Matt Wearn has moved into top spot in the overall standings in the ILCA 7 class in the Paris 2024 Olympic sailing test event.

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