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Latest news: Sailing
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
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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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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.
Dec 22, 2023
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.
Dec 22, 2023
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.
Dec 21, 2023
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.
Dec 20, 2023
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.
Dec 20, 2023
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.
Dec 20, 2023
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.
Dec 19, 2023
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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.
Dec 18, 2023
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.
Dec 15, 2023
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.
Dec 14, 2023
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.
Dec 13, 2023
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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.
Dec 05, 2023
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.
Dec 05, 2023
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.
Nov 27, 2023
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.
Nov 22, 2023
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.
Nov 21, 2023
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.
Nov 15, 2023
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.
Aug 20, 2023
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