Race and Regatta Safety Measures
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Radio silence: Communication questions raised in Rushour rescue
When the multihull Rushour capsized during the 2025 Groupama Race off New Caledonia, its crew were eventually rescued safely. But in the hours that f...
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Porco Rosso: Midnight MOB in the 2024 Rolex Sydney to Hobart
During the 2024 Rolex Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race, Porco Rosso—a well-campaigned offshore yacht with a winning pedigree—faced a night-time man overboa...
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The night that changed everything: Flying Fish Arctos and the 2024 Sydney to Hobart tragedy
The Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race has long been a proving ground for offshore sailors — 628 nautical miles of fickle wind, sudden fronts, and brutal sou...
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Toughest night in years: The 2024 Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race’s devastating first 24 hours
What began as another glittering Boxing Day start from Sydney Harbour soon turned into one of the most dramatic and tragic opening nights in the histo...
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CYCA releases independent safety review after tragic 2024 Sydney Hobart
The Cruising Yacht Club of Australia (CYCA) has released the findings of an independent review into the three serious incidents that marred the 2024 R...
Rough seas, hard lessons: The safety debate after the 2024 Sydney to Hobart tragedy
Were the Rolex Sydney to Hobart race’s safety protocols and the balance between adventure and responsibility in competitive sailing enough?
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