ROLEX YACHT RACES
The Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race is one of the world’s most iconic and demanding offshore races. Held annually, the 628-nautical-mile course starts in Sydney Harbour and crosses the Tasman Sea and Bass Strait before finishing in Hobart, Tasmania. The race is known for its unpredictable weather, tactical challenges, and fierce competition across amateur and professional crews.
The 2025 edition will start on Friday, 26 December, maintaining the classic Boxing Day tradition that draws thousands of spectators and global media attention.
The 2025 edition will start on Friday, 26 December, maintaining the classic Boxing Day tradition that draws thousands of spectators and global media attention.
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Our Rolex Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race coverage is presented with the support of Maritimo, crafted in Australia, renowned around the world for building superior motor yachts.
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Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race: two Maritimo boats, one hard-earned philosophy
Two very different yachts, one offshore philosophy, and a Sydney to Hobart campaign built on experie...
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The shape of a season: how the Blue Water Pointscore and Maxi fleets defined Australia’s offshore ye...
From the chaos of the Gold Coast Race to URM’s iron grip on IRC, this season delivered a collision o...
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Gizmo vs the Rolex Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race: the Kiwi battler with a big heart
In a fleet crowded with giants, Gizmo carries a story built on grit, generosity, and one of the most...
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Four Kiwi boats, four Kiwi stories, four bold ambitions in the 80th Rolex Sydney to Hobart Yacht Rac...
Four very different New Zealand boats take aim at the 80th Sydney Hobart. None share a design or a p...
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Palm Beach XI: bold new chapter for a racing legend
Mark Richards and his team unveil transformative upgrades ahead of the 2025 Rolex Sydney Hobart Race...
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Palm Beach XI returns to take on the 2025 Rolex Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race
Boating NZ takes a first look at the Rolex Sydney to Hobart — and the rebirth of Palm Beach XI.
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Palm Beach Motor Yachts takes the helm of Wild Oats XI
Mark Richards brings a legend home and sets a new course for Palm Beach innovation.
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Back 2 Black completes 100-boat fleet for 80th Rolex Sydney Hobart
Veteran skipper Sean Langman brings restored GP42 into milestone race with eyes on Tattersall Cup.
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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...
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The night that changed everything: Bowline and the 2024 Sydney to Hobart tragedy
The Rolex Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race has always carried a reputation: fierce, fast, and unforgiving...
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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 m...
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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 mo...
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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 ...
Entries open for the 80th Rolex Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race
Registrations are now open for the 80th Rolex Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race held on Boxing Day 2025
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 respon...
Forever etched in our memories: Looking back at the 2024 Rolex Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race
Looking back at the 2024 Rolex Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race.
Five days later Salt Lines crosses the finish line in Hobart, concluding the 2024 Rolex Sydney to Ho...
The 2024 Rolex Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race concluded today with the final yacht crossing the finish ...
Celestial V70 claims Tattersall Cup in the 2024 Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race
The 2024 Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race delivered another thrilling chapter in its storied history, ...
Women-led yachts finish in top 10 in the 2024 Rolex Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race
This year will mark 79 years since the first females joined in the 628-nautical-mile Sydney Hobart Y...
New Zealand’s Caro claims sixth in Line Honours at Rolex Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race
Representing the Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron, the sleek and formidable Caro has once again prov...
Beyond the Rolex Sydney to Hobart: Two unique races to Hobart
Every year, fleets from the Melbourne to Hobart Westcoaster Yacht Race and the Launceston to Hobart ...
The Tattersall Cup winner remains undecided
The Tattersall Cup, awarded to the overall winner of the Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race, is one of t...
Celestial V70 reaches the Iron Pot, Wild Thing 100 not far behind Updated now finished
As today's (28 December) dawn broke over Hobart Harbour, the Volvo 70 Celestial V70, helmed by Sam H...
A quick look at the remaining contenders in the 2024 Rolex Sydney Hobart Race
The 2024 Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race has proven to be one of the most testing and emotional in it...
LawConnect triumphs in the 2024 Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race
n an unforgettable display of resilience and sailing prowess, Christian Beck’s LawConnect claimed Li...
Should the Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race have gone ahead given the weather forecast?
The Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race has long been synonymous with both thrilling competition and formida...
Names and details of the two who tragically died in the Rolex Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race
The 2024 Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race has been marred by tragedy, with two sailors losing their li...
Triumph, tragedy, and high-stakes drama shape the 2024 Rolex Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race:
The 2024 Rolex Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race has erupted into a relentless battle of skill and enduran...
Maritimo’s dual entry adds glamour and legacy to the 2024 Rolex Sydney Hobart
As the 2024 Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race (RSHYR) approaches, Australian luxury yacht brand Maritim...
2 separate deaths in Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race
There have been, tragically, two separate deaths overnight in the 2024 Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Rac...
Rolex Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race: Overnight drama and shock withdrawals as conditions test crews an...
The overnight period of the 79th Rolex Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race has delivered a gritty spectacle ...
Fleet battles strong winds in opening hours of Rolex Sydney Hobart
As the 2024 Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race enters its first night, fast downwind conditions are sett...
First 2 boats out of Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race
The 2024 Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race has begun with drama on the water, as two high-profile boats...
Sydney to Hobart 2024: Master Lock Comanche leads as LawConnect faces early setbacks
The 79th Rolex Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race is living up to its reputation as one of the most challen...
Sydney to Hobart 2024: A thrilling start to an iconic race
The 79th Rolex Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race is off to a thrilling start, with challenging winds and i...
Sydney to Hobart 2024: Final Weather Briefing Promises Thrilling Conditions
The final weather briefing for the 79th Rolex Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race, presented by CYCA Commodo...
The countdown to the 79th Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race
The Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race, one of the world’s most renowned bluewater sailing events, begin...
A record number of female-only double-handed sailing crews at the 2024 Rolex Sydney to Hobart Yacht ...
The 2024 Rolex Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race marks another milestone for double-handed sailing, a form...
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Navigating the Bass Strait: Weather forecasts and optimal yacht designs for the 2024 Rolex Sydney to...
The Rolex Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race, commencing on Boxing Day, December 26, 2024, is a hallmark ev...
Maritimo to compete with the most luxurious maxi yacht and the oldest yacht in the 2024 Rolex Sydney...
Maritimo, the renowned Australian-owned luxury motor yacht brand, is making a strong statement at th...
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