Thorpedo on board
Five-time Olympic gold medallist Ian Thorpe is set to dive into unfamiliar sporting waters, joining the crew of LawConnect for the 80th Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race.
Spiesy’s salute
Maritimo Sailing Master Michael “Spiesy” Spies, will be lining up for his 47th Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race at the helm of Maritimo Katwinchar. Just three weeks ahead of the Boxing Day start, Spiesy recounts impressions from his first race and what keeps him coming back for another crack.
Cahalan on course
As the iconic Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race prepares to celebrate its 80th edition, and sailors ready for the ‘Great Race South’, Sails sat down with Adrienne Cahalan – the most decorated female competitor in the event’s history, having completed 32 of these races so far.
Skipper showdown
At the 30-day mark before the 80th Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race, the annual line-up of skippers took place at the CYCA, and the tradition of comparing competitors and conditions commenced.
Celebrating spirit
Rolex celebrates the 80th edition of the Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race, a proud milestone for an event defined by courage, endurance and human achievement.
Teamwork and triumph
Persistence and teamwork were embodied by the entire fleet at the 46th Rolex Middle Sea Race.
Champion’s next era
Palm Beach Motor Yachts takes the helm of the iconic Supermaxi, Wild Oats XI.
Toasting an icon
This year’s Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race, the annual Boxing Day tradition that sets forth from Sydney Harbour at precisely 1pm and gathers thousands of spectator craft and the denizens of Sydney on the foreshore, will celebrate 80 eventful years.
100 entry mark
The 80th Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race has hit 100 entries, with Back 2 Black signing on – and this could be the yacht that has what it takes to win.
Get set for new series
CYCA introduces the Southern Cross Series, heralding a new era of offshore racing.
Don’t stop me now!
Corinthian sailor Elizabeth Tucker takes on the world, starting with the 2025 Noakes Sydney Gold Coast Yacht Race.
Be part of history
Registration for the 80th Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race opens Wednesday 12 March and will close on Friday 24 October at 1700 hours.