Race ready

The 2020 Noakes Sydney Gold Coast Yacht Race, a major lead-up event prior to the Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race, has been rescheduled to start in October.

Labour of love

A classic sailing yacht with a Sydney to Hobart connection is back to her stunning best, and about to enter a new chapter of her long and colourful history on Sydney Harbour. ABC journalist and Yachtmaster Michael Troy reflects on being part of a unique restoration project.

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.

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.

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.