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.

Setting the pace

Matt Allen’s Ichi Ban continues to show the form that sees the Botin designed TP 52 firming as favourite for back-to-back overall Rolex Sydney Hobart wins.

Close clash

 LDV Comanche has a great start to the Rolex Sydney Hobart Race, until light winds and an alleged near miss cause havoc through the heads.

Race day

Well, its that time of the year. The 2017 Rolex Sydney Hobart, Australia’s most famous yacht race, will capture the nation’s attention this Boxing day, with conditions set to excite spectators and crews alike.

Big boat battle

Could we see all four 100 foot yachts fighting each other up a sulky Derwent River on Wednesday night? That tantalising climax of the race for line honours has been more than hinted at by the weather patterns taking shape in the Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race over the next few days.

Race tactics

Following a week of close racing in the Southern Ocean, Clipper Race teams are getting more tactical as the race leaders approach Waypoint Mitchell, south of Tasmania, and prepare to head north to Sydney.