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Anthony Bell’s Tribeca LOYAL stuns on race return
Two-time Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race Line Honours winner Anthony Bell has returned to top level sailing by skippering his 100-foot maxi Tribeca LOYAL…
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107 yachts are confirmed for the start line on Sydney Harbour this Boxing Day, 26 December
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Rupert Henry takes on Route du Rhum as Hobart warm-up
CYCA member Rupert Henry will sail his Class40 EORA alone from Saint-Malo to Guadeloupe in the Route du Rhum, then head home to chase a fourth Double-Handed IRC title in the Rolex Sydney Hobart with Mistral.
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Bell launches Comanche as Tribeca LOYAL for 2026 Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race
Arguably the fastest monohull on the planet, the legendary Comanche has tacked back into Australian waters, returning as Anthony Bell’s Tribeca LOYAL…
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Comanche returns to Sydney Hobart as Bell's Tribeca LOYAL
The 100-footer that holds the Sydney Hobart record is back in Australian waters, wearing Anthony Bell's LOYAL colours and carrying a crew stacked with line honours winners.
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The women behind the Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race
Behind one of the world's most iconic offshore races is a team whose dedication, leadership and expertise bring it to life. Two of them are CYCA CEO Justine Kirkjian and Sailing Manager Tara Blanc Ramos.
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Rolex Sydney Hobart Entries close with 107 starters confirmed
Former champions, four 100-foot maxis and last year’s history-making Overall winner headline a powerful fleet for the 2026 Rolex Sydney Hobart.
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107 starters confirmed for the 2026 Rolex Sydney Hobart
Entries have closed for the 81st Rolex Sydney Hobart with 107 yachts confirmed, including four 100-foot maxis and last year's history-making Overall winner, Jiang Lin.
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Peter and Grace Shipway talk Love & War on Wide World of Sports
Father-daughter duo Peter and Grace Shipway have spoken about their Love & War connections on Nine's Wide World of Sports, ahead of the 2026 Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race.
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CYCA announce commentary team for Rolex Sydney Hobart
The Cruising Yacht Club of Australia (CYCA) has finalised its multi-platform commentary team for the 2026 Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race (RSHYR)…
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Sydney Hobart veteran to race south on board dream yacht
It’s not surprising that Michael, ‘Spiesy’, Spies entered the 2026 Rolex Sydney Hobart days after entries opened.
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Clockwork back in time for a fourth Rolex Sydney Hobart
During the 2025 Rolex Sydney Hobart, Mary Ann Harvey, co-owner of the Sydney 38 Clockwork, struggled to remember why she signed up for the 628 nautical mile race for a fourth time.
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Early 2026 Rolex Sydney Hobart entries keen to complete unfinished business
Within minutes of entries opening at 1130 hours on Tuesday 26 May for the 81st Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race, two yachts secured spots..
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Vertigo crew confirmed for the 81st Rolex Sydney Hobart
Many yacht owners competing in the Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race don’t finalise their crew until days out from the start.
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The countdown to the 2026 Rolex Sydney Hobart begins
With seven months to go before the 2026 Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race, entries to the world-famous event opened today, Tuesday 26 May.