Family values
Its a rare occasion that father and son ever get to do a Sydney Hobart together. This year, the Taylors will be lining up for an unprecedented 27 Hobarts with each other.
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.
Taylor made
It says a lot about a skipper when his crew has collectively amassed 195 Sydney Hobarts with him. For Bruce Taylor, it’s the buzz of seeing the whole crew strive for the win that keeps him competing year after year.
Back on dry land
Gregor McGuckin arrives in Perth.
True calling
Marcus Blackmore is an unrepentant sailing and boating fanatic. With various nautical-related ventures to keep him active and engaged, his interest never wanes.
