International News
Rolex Sydney Hobart: 2023 Tattersall Cup Winners “Alive” out of the race
Defending champion Alive, has become the first casualty of the 2024 race, withdrawing because of engine issues.
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Rolex Sydney Hobart has flying start with Master Lock Comanche in lead
LawConnect led the 2024 Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race fleet through Sydney Heads before drama struck when her furling line momentarily refused to play ball.
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Channel 9 – A nice change for the Rolex Sydney Hobart Start Coverage
For years we’ve thought that the Channel 7 coverage of the Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race has been pretty crap – and we weren’t the only ones. So when Channel 9 stepped in to replace them as the broadcaster of the start, we perched on the couch in anticipation.
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Rolex Sydney Hobart – Follow LawConnect
2024 Pied Piper New Zealand National Champion Tony Mutter is at the helm of the 100-footer for the 2024 Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race
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Rolex Sydney Hobart RACE TRACKER
Follow the fleet via the official Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race tracker
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Rolex Sydney Hobart on track for a fast start
A fast start to the 2024 Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race is still on the cards, with strong north easterly winds predicted for the 2024 Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race.
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Who are you following in the 2024 Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race?
Tell us who you’re cheering for in the 79th edition of the great race south – the 2024 Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race
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It’s a Cape Horn Christmas cracker for leader Richomme
Like an over excited youngster on Christmas morning, Seb Simon (Groupe Dubreuil) had to wait until after breakfast time before he could pass Cape Horn for his first time. But for all that some patience was required of the skipper from Les Sables d’Olonne, he was rewarded by what might be described as ‘brochure conditions’, winds gusting to 47kts and a fierce, dark slate grey sea
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WATCH LIVE: Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race // RACE START
WATCH LIVE – Channel 9 in Australia are live streaming the start of the 2024 Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race. Tune in for all the action!
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WATCH LIVE: Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race // WEATHER BRIEFING
What lies ahead for the competitors of the Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race?! Tune in to the official weather briefing to find out.
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It’s a Cape Horn Christmas cracker for leader Richomme
When he crossed Cape Horn as the narrowest of narrow leaders at the head of the 36 strong Vendée Globe fleet at 23:27:20hrs UTC on Monday night Yoann Richomme set two new records for the solo round the world course.
International News
Navigating the Furious Fifties: a mixture of frustration and challenges
In the vastness of the Furious Fifties, every mile covered is synonymous with a fierce duel against the elements. Indeed, the Pacific, as unpredictable as the Indian Ocean, is really putting Giancarlo Pedote’s determination to the test both physically and mentally.
International News
Dealtry Pickford enters the GSC 2027-2028
The Global Solo Challenge is thrilled to welcome Cape Town sailor Dealtry Pickford to the lineup for the 2027-2028 edition. A familiar face in South Africa’s sailing community, Dealtry is set to take on the ultimate test of endurance, skill, and determination as he embarks on a solo circumnavigation of the globe.
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Leading duo seem blessed at Christmas but who will lead at Cape Horn?
Seemingly glued together, only a few miles apart, Vendée Globe leaders Charlie Dalin (MACIF Santé Prévoyance) and Yoann Richomme (PAPREC ARKÉA) are set to round Cape Horn this Monday evening around 2200hrs UTC, but even with only hours to go it is still unclear which of the two friends and rivals will be first.
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WASZP & SAILGP partnership to launch new competition format
WASZP, the innovative one-design foiling class, and SailGP, the global racing championship, have announced a strategic restructuring of their original partnership to introduce a WASZP Grand Final Event and Global Qualification Series, beginning in 2025 with the first event staged during the KPMG Australia Sail Grand Prix | Sydney (8-9 February).
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Cape Horn records set to tumble but fatigue is ever present now on the Vendée Globe
At six weeks into the Vendée Globe, with the leading duo Yoann Richomme (PAPREC ARKÉA) and Charlie Dalin (MACIF Santé Prévoyance) set to round Cape Horn late tomorrow, fatigue is the constant, gnawing, universal presence.
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Christmas box-office blockbuster at Cape Horn
The tactical battle at the front of the Vendée Globe is every bit as engaging as any Christmas TV thriller except in this instance there is no bad guy, no evil villain to hiss at. Indeed the leader on this Sunday night before Christmas is Yoann Richomme (PAPREC ARKÉA) who regained first position this morning ahead of Charlie Dalin (MACIF Santé Prévoyance).
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Cape Horn, The story of a myth
The leaders, Charlie Dalin (MACIF Santé Prévoyance), Yoann Richomme (PAPREC ARKÉA) and Sébastien Simon (Groupe Dubreuil) should pass Cape Horn on Monday. The third and final great cape of this Vendée Globe, the exit passage between the Pacific Ocean and the South Atlantic, it marks the end of the Roaring Forties and above all usually promises better days ahead.
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A great exotic phase
After 40 days at sea more than 800 miles separate the leading trio – Charlie Dalin (MACIF Santé Prévoyance), Yoann Richomme (PAPREC ARKÉA) and Sébastien Simon (Groupe Dubreuil) – from their pursuers. Nevertheless, this second group which extends from Thomas Ruyant (VULNERABLE, 4th) to Justine Mettraux (TeamWork-Team Snef, 11th) is progressing in the same giant low pressure system as the leaders.
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French skipper Sylvain Canet enters the GSC 2027-2028
The excitement continues with the announcement of Sylvain Canet as the newest skipper to join the Global Solo Challenge! Following Italian skipper Marcello Queirolo’s recent entry, Sylvain, a seasoned sailor with over 50 years of experience, brings his lifelong passion and expertise to the event.
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Week 6 : The frustration of the competition
After nearly six weeks at sea, Clarisse Crémer continues to impress with her consistency, her infectious happiness at being single-handed in the most remote corners of the planet, but also with her tenacity that stands up to any setback, and her fighting spirit that speaks volumes about her ambitions.
America's Cup
Emirates Team New Zealand CEO Reflects on an America’s Cup Winning 2024
2024 has been another extraordinary year for Emirates Team New Zealand which managed an unprecedented 3rd successive America’s Cup victory winning 7-2 in the Louis Vuitton 37th America’s Cup against INEOS Britannia in Barcelona.
Australian News
Vaikobi relaunches UV Ocean Tech Tops just in time for the Aussie Summer!
When it comes to high-performance sun protection you can wear all day long, Vaikobi’s updated UV Ocean Tech range stands out as a game-changer. Designed to provide maximum sun protection and comfort in warm to hot conditions, these lightweight UV tops are a must-have for anyone who loves spending time on or around the water.
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Finding Nemo
The three Vendée Globe leaders continue their immense battle. Charlie Dalin (MACIF Santé Prévoyance) is once again steadily building his lead over Yoann Richomme (PAPREC ARKÉA) who is in second this afternoon 47 miles behind. Sébastien Simon (Groupe Dubreuil) is third at 73 miles astern. And Friday morning (UTC) they will pass the legendary Point Nemo, the furthest point from any land.