Weather update

A strengthening southerly wind and a notable upgrade in wave height are the key changes competitors face ahead of the start of the 2025 Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race, with forecasters warning of a rougher opening phase than earlier briefings suggested.

Forecast favourable

Light and variable winds are shaping as a key feature of this year’s Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race, with early forecasts pointing to a tactical opening phase rather than a flat-out drag race south.

Seeing double

Competitors in the 2025 Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race may think they’re seeing double as they come across the Akilaria RC2 yacht Titlespace Yeah Baby at the Cruising Yacht Club of Australia.

Words of wisdom

The youngest woman in this year’s Rolex Sydney Hobart, Ali Braden has heard the account of a pioneer in the sport, Victoria Willman who skippered the first all-female crewed entry in 1975.

Record-busting year

SailGP has cemented its position among the world’s fastest-growing sport and entertainment properties, closing its 2025 Season with unmatched audience growth, new commercial partnerships, high-profile investors and scaled global operations.

Family odyssey

The surname is familiar to those in boating, powerboat racing and the broader marine industry. Nick Barry-Cotter, with a background in automotive and now Manager of Maritimo’s Hope Island facility, is preparing for his first Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race.