Prize presentation
The official prizegiving for the 2024 Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race offered a poignant conclusion to an edition marked by tragedy and defined by resilience.
Win for Commodore
Sam Haynes aboard Willow, the Volvo Open 70 renamed Celestial V70, has been declared the provisional Overall winner of the 2024 Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race.
Mistral first double
Rupert Henry and his French co-skipper, Corentin Douguet, sailed Henry’s Lombard 34, Mistral (NSW), across the Rolex Sydney Hobart finish line at 07.16.04 Sunday night, the first double-handed entry to finish.
LawConnect victorious
Christian Beck has defied the pundits, his 100 footer, LawConnect, pulling off Line Honours in the Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race for a second year running.
Record holder retires
In shock news early this morning, Master Lock Comanche (NSW) has retired from the Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race, reporting mainsail damage.
Maritimos battle on
Despite challenging conditions, including choppy conditions and 35 knot gusts along the south coast of NSW, Maritimo 100 and Maritimo Katwinchar continue towards Hobart.
Fatalities in RSHYR
There have been, tragically, two separate deaths overnight in the 2024 Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race, involving the vessels Flying Fish Arctos (NSW) and Bowline (SA).
Alive first out
Defending champion Alive, has become the first casualty of the 2024 race, withdrawing because of engine issues.
Flying start
Under classic conditions, the 79th Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race got off to a flying start.
Contenders line up
The overall contenders for the 79th Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race met to discuss their chances.
Record-setting weather
Boats can expect a fast start to the 2024 Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race according to the latest information from the NSW Bureau of Meteorology.
Newcomers “bring it!”
A batch of first-timers to the RSHYR are eagerly anticipating the challenging bluewater race.
Testing times
The long trek to take part was just a warm-up ahead of the main event.
Legends in the hotseat
The Cruising Yacht Club of Australia (CYCA) is pleased to announce that two household names in the Australian sporting community, Gordon Bray AM and Peter Shipway, are the official commentators for the 2024 Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race (RSHYR).
Guru joins Maritimo
Doug Johnstone will join Maritimo 100 for this year’s Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race.
Double-hand approach
This year’s fleet in the Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race stands at 105, including 23 double handed entries, all with incredible stories.
