All Sat Communications supplies crew of Celestial with 14 Ocean Signal Man Overboard Devices for Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race.
Safety first
Proving ground
Every Rolex Sydney Hobart is different. After the glamour runs of the past two years many sailors are bracing for a ‘traditional’ Bass Strait welcome. Kevin Green analyses the main contenders and why the race continues to attract those with a thirst for adventure.
Looking back
In a very special feature for this issue, Sails Editor Scott Alle recounts his experience covering the disastrous 1998 Sydney Hobart, as we commemorate 20 years.
Super six
Dutch entry makes it six America’s Cup Challengers.
Historic partnership
Ocean Media becomes the Official Super Yacht Program Partner for Sydney SailGP.
The Sean identity
Sean Langman’s competitive spirit and raw sailing ability in everything from dinghies to maxis has seen him chart an extraordinary career. We spent time with him as he prepared his latest Rolex Sydney Hobart contender, Naval Group.
Fresh faces
With a mix of confidence and trepidation, a fresh crop of sailors has signed up for their first trip south. We finds out what drove these four to face the challenges only offshore racing can bring.
Home coming
Record breaker Lisa Blair returns to Sydney.
Stow away
The Reverso is an innovation, a super simple portable dinghy which aims to make sailing more accessible to all.
Leadership model
For the skippers, in a sense the race is the easy part. There is so much involved in putting a team together and ensuring the boat and safety equipment is ready for the rigours ahead. We spoke to three skippers about taking on one of yachting’s greatest challenges.
Medal haul
Olympians secure medals as Sail Melbourne International 2018 wraps up.
Purpose driven
It’s taken a little while for the standard-setting Dehler 42 to tie-up at an Australian dock, but the wait has been more than worth it.
Drag race
Wild Oats XI reclaims Line Honours crown in Grinders Coffee SOLAS Big Boat Challenge.
Big boat bash
The countdown to the Grinders Coffee SOLAS Big Boat Challenge is on, as supermaxis and 60 footers get set to flex their collective muscle on Sydney Harbour.
Launch pad
Sydney Sailmakers adds NSW Championship for trifecta of titles.
Ready to roll
Online entries and the Notice of Race now up and running for the 12th annual Sail Port Stephens regatta.
