Newcomers “bring it!”
A batch of first-timers to the RSHYR are eagerly anticipating the challenging bluewater race.
Double chances
The question is being asked: could a double-hander win the 52nd Melbourne to Hobart Yacht Race?
Testing times
The long trek to take part was just a warm-up ahead of the main event.
Legends in the hotseat
The Cruising Yacht Club of Australia (CYCA) is pleased to announce that two household names in the Australian sporting community, Gordon Bray AM and Peter Shipway, are the official commentators for the 2024 Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race (RSHYR).
Contenders line up
The overall contenders for the 79th Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race met to discuss their chances.
Guru joins Maritimo
Doug Johnstone will join Maritimo 100 for this year’s Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race.
Double-hand approach
This year’s fleet in the Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race stands at 105, including 23 double handed entries, all with incredible stories.
Knots silver
The Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron (RNZYS) is proud to announce that Nick Egnot-Johnson and his Knots Racing team of Jack Frewin, Zak Merton & Chris Main have secured the silver medal at the 2024 World Match Racing Tour Final held in Shenzhen, China.
Blue debut
Grand Soleil Blue will make its debut at Boot Düsseldorf 2025, setting a new standard for sustainability at sea.
Fair forecast
The long range forecast conditions are likely to feature north easterly winds for the start of the 2024 Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race on Boxing Day.
Sail Brisbane begins
Moreton Bay is playing host to hundreds of sailors this week as Australian Sailing and the Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron (RQYS) co-host one of Australia’s premier Olympic and Invited class regattas, Sail Brisbane.
Mermaid tale
The next Derwent Class (D-Class) yacht to join the fleet is undergoing a meticulous rebuild in the hands of talented craftspeople at Tasmanian Shipwrights & Co, ahead of her official debut at the 2025 Australian Wooden Boat Festival in February.
RIB support
Highfield Boats Australia has partnered with Australian Sailing in a sponsorship deal that extends the benefits to all member Clubs across the country.
Setting sail
Sail Sydney delivered four days of gruelling competition as fog, storms, rain, and gusty winds created a tough playing field for competitors and the race committee alike.
Maxi champs
Wild Oats X victorious in One Circular Quay Australian Maxi Championship.
E-Saildrive awards
Yanmar Marine International awarded two Dame Design Awards for its E-Saildrive Series, setting a new standard in emission-free sailing technology.
