All Sat Communications supplies crew of Celestial with 14 Ocean Signal Man Overboard Devices for Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race.
Safety first
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.
Pride on the line
A series of intense boat on boat battles are expected to dominate this year’s Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race; from the super maxis right through the fleet to the smaller boats.
Eight bells – Ian Kiernan
One of Australia’s best-known yachting identities and passionate environmentalist Ian Kiernan has passed away, leaving an inspirational legacy of ocean conservation.
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.
Speed track
The race picture is starting to take shape for the Rolex Sydney Hobart, as conditions look set to provide a fast downwind race.
Dream Aussie finish
Australian skipper gears up for Sydney Hobart with clipper race victory.
True blue maxi
Aussie raid secures Rolex Sydney Hobart contender.
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.
Invictus spirit
Wounded warriors to set a course for healing as Invictus Games joins the Rolex Sydney Hobart fleet.