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Wild Oats XI looking shiny
Can new colour make you faster? It would seem that Wild Oats XI is giving it a go! Thanks to legend photographer Andrea Francolini for sharing these rad pics with
Stick poking in the SOLAS Big Boat Challenge
This video has appeared on The Australian newspaper website showing some Fort Denison rounding action at the SOLAS Big Boat Challenge yesterday. “You’ve got no rights!” can be heard with
2014 SOLAS Big Boat Challenge
LSD’er Andrea Francolini was in the sky for the 2014 SOLAS Big Boat Challenge. Big boats Wild Oats XI and Comanche played games today, and these two boats were
RSHYR: A Black Jack full of Rags and Rio
With the two celebrity boats (Wild Oats and Comanche)finished it’s time to focus on the fleet that make this race what it truly is! Starting with Rio 100, Black Jack
RSHYR: Ragamuffin bumps Rio, Back Jack holds Alive at bay
I couldn’t stay awake. Being glued to the screen all day yesterday I needed to venture into slumber. But going to sleep made me miss what now looks like an
Entry opens for Nautilus Marine Insurance Sydney Short Ocean Racing Championship
…Hayes said the SSORC was crucial to the program, which included Veloce’s Rolex Sydney Hobart campaign. “It’s a good hit-out, because of the timing of it. It…
Sizing up the competition at Nautilus Marine Insurance Sydney Short Ocean Racing Championship
…Back 2 Black is lining up ahead of Langman’s 35th assault on the Rolex Sydney Hobart. The Managing Director of the Noakes Group has faith in his latest yacht…
Jackson and Wearn take top honours at 2026 Australian Sailing Awards
…Jackson took out the Female Sailor of the Year award ahead of Jiang Lin, who became the first woman to skipper an overall winner of the Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht…
When old meets new: Pahi returns to the PIC Coastal Classic with an international crew
…Despite never having sailed a Coastal Classic, Jan has extensive offshore experience, having competed in around 21 Sydney Hobart Yacht Races. Ten years ago, he and Steve also raced Panchax…
Nossiter recaptures NSW Finn crown
…Before that, he will use his strength and sailing knowledge on the super maxi LOYAL, in the upcoming Rolex Sydney Hobart. McKillop came into the day three points and one…
Talent gears up for Finn NSW Championship
…Among his highlights is a trio of Melges 24 national titles and Sydney Hobart campaigns, including sailing it with McKillop. Links also campaigned for the 1996 Olympics alongside James Mayjor…
Czech skipper Daniel Kriz enters the Global Solo Challenge 2027–2028
…Built in 1995 by Carroll Marine in the United States, the boat finished second overall on corrected time in the Sydney–Hobart Race in her maiden season. More recently, Quest…
Tasmanian yacht Advantedge wins line honours in 2026 Melbourne to Devonport Yacht Race
…Phillip Capital Faster Forward, the Sydney 38 skippered by Matt Fahey, was one of the boats that used the fickle weather and tidal conditions to their advantage. Sailing master, Simon…
