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ROLEX SYDNEY TO HOBART YACHT RACE

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

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
BOAT REVIEW

Rough seas, hard lessons: The safety debate after ...

Were the Rolex Sydney to Hobart race’s safety protocols and the balance between adventure and respon...
BOAT REVIEW

Forever etched in our memories: Looking back at th...

Looking back at the 2024 Rolex Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race.
BOAT REVIEW

Five days later Salt Lines crosses the finish line...

The 2024 Rolex Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race concluded today with the final yacht crossing the finish ...
BOAT REVIEW

Celestial V70 claims Tattersall Cup in the 2024 Ro...

The 2024 Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race delivered another thrilling chapter in its storied history, ...
BOAT REVIEW

Women-led yachts finish in top 10 in the 2024 Role...

This year will mark 79 years since the first females joined in the 628-nautical-mile Sydney Hobart Y...
BOAT REVIEW

New Zealand’s Caro claims sixth in Line Honours at...

Representing the Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron, the sleek and formidable Caro has once again prov...
BOAT REVIEW

Beyond the Rolex Sydney to Hobart: Two unique race...

Every year, fleets from the Melbourne to Hobart Westcoaster Yacht Race and the Launceston to Hobart ...
BOAT REVIEW

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...
BOAT REVIEW

Celestial V70 reaches the Iron Pot, Wild Thing 100...

As today's (28 December) dawn broke over Hobart Harbour, the Volvo 70 Celestial V70, helmed by Sam H...
BOAT REVIEW

A quick look at the remaining contenders in the 20...

The 2024 Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race has proven to be one of the most testing and emotional in it...
BOAT REVIEW

LawConnect triumphs in the 2024 Rolex Sydney Hobar...

n an unforgettable display of resilience and sailing prowess, Christian Beck’s LawConnect claimed Li...
BOAT REVIEW

Should the Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race have gone a...

The Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race has long been synonymous with both thrilling competition and formida...
BOAT REVIEW

Names and details of the two who tragically died i...

The 2024 Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race has been marred by tragedy, with two sailors losing their li...
BOAT REVIEW

Triumph, tragedy, and high-stakes drama shape the ...

The 2024 Rolex Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race has erupted into a relentless battle of skill and enduran...
BOAT REVIEW

Maritimo’s dual entry adds glamour and legacy to t...

As the 2024 Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race (RSHYR) approaches, Australian luxury yacht brand Maritim...
BOAT REVIEW

2 separate deaths in Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Rac...

There have been, tragically, two separate deaths overnight in the 2024 Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Rac...
BOAT REVIEW

Rolex Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race: Overnight drama...

The overnight period of the 79th Rolex Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race has delivered a gritty spectacle ...
BOAT REVIEW

Fleet battles strong winds in opening hours of Rol...

As the 2024 Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race enters its first night, fast downwind conditions are sett...
BOAT REVIEW

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...
BOAT REVIEW

Sydney to Hobart 2024: Master Lock Comanche leads ...

The 79th Rolex Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race is living up to its reputation as one of the most challen...
BOAT REVIEW

Sydney to Hobart 2024: A thrilling start to an ico...

The 79th Rolex Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race is off to a thrilling start, with challenging winds and i...
BOAT REVIEW

Sydney to Hobart 2024: Final Weather Briefing Prom...

The final weather briefing for the 79th Rolex Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race, presented by CYCA Commodo...
BOAT REVIEW

The countdown to the 79th Rolex Sydney Hobart Yach...

The Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race, one of the world’s most renowned bluewater sailing events, begin...
BOAT REVIEW

A record number of female-only double-handed saili...

The 2024 Rolex Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race marks another milestone for double-handed sailing, a form...
BOAT REVIEW

Navigating the Bass Strait: Weather forecasts and ...

The Rolex Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race, commencing on Boxing Day, December 26, 2024, is a hallmark ev...
BOAT REVIEW

Maritimo to compete with the most luxurious maxi y...

Maritimo, the renowned Australian-owned luxury motor yacht brand, is making a strong statement at th...
BOAT REVIEW

Max Klink and Caro: New Zealand’s only chanc...

Max Klink, a name synonymous with high-performance offshore racing, is back in the spotlight with hi...
BOAT REVIEW

The Rolex Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race: An iconic t...

Every year, on Boxing Day, the eyes of the sailing world turn to Sydney Harbour, where a fleet of am...
Less than 100 days to go until Sydney to Hobart Race
BOAT REVIEW

Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race 2024: A Legendary C...

As the 79th edition of the Sydney Hobart approaches, the excitement is palpable. Whether you're a se...
BOAT REVIEW

Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race

Incomparable and iconic, the Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race has inspired sailors since 1945. It is a...
BOAT REVIEW

Six Jeanneaus in 2023 Sydney-Hobart 

Six Jeanneau Sun Fasts in the 77th  Rolex  Sydney-Hobart Yacht Race

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NZ Events Worth Adding to Your Calendar

Have an event you'd like to list on Boating New Zealand. Contact us with the details.

FISHING

Hook Me Up Fishing Competition - Matakana vs Hillside, 7 Mar 2025 in Whakatane

The Kubota Billfish Classic, 12 - 15 Mar 2025 in Mercury Bay, Whitianga

ITM Fishing Competition, 13 - 16 Mar 2025 in Whangaroa

NZ Lure Masters (Catch, Measure and Release competition), 3 & 4 Oct 2025, New Zealand wide

REGATTAS

Toyota Youth International Match Racing Cup, 26 Feb - 4 Mar 2025 in Auckland

PIC Harbour Classic, 28 Feb - 1 Mar 2025 in Auckland

Sydney to Auckland Ocean Race 2025, starting 11 Oct 2025 TBC from Sydney Harbour

PIC Insurance Brokers Coastal Classic, 24 Oct 2025 TBC from Auckland to Russell

Rolex Sydney to Hobart, 26 Dec 2025 starts in Sydney, Australia

HYDRO THUNDER

Lucas Oil Hydro Thunder Race - Lake Rotoiti, 8 - 9 Mar 2025 at Nelson Lakes

Lucas Oil Hydro Thunder Race - Lake Twizel, 29 - 30 Mar 2025 at Twizel

JET BOAT RACING

2024/25 NZ Jetsprint Championship R4, 23 Feb 2025 at Wanganui

2025 NZ Marathon Coast-to-Coast, 16 to 25 Mar 2025 starting at Greymouth ad finishing at Christchurch

WATERSPORTS

IWWF University Nationals (waterskiing), 26 February to 2 March Orakei Basin, Auckland

MEET UPS

Bay of Plenty Trailer Yacht Cruising Rally, Easter 2025 at Lake Rotoiti, BOP

SHOWS

Moana Auckland - New Zealand's Ocean Festival, 27 Jan to 9 Mar 2025 in Auckland

Auckland Boat Show, 6 - 9 Mar 2025 to be held at the Viaduct Events Centre and Jellicoe Harbour, Auckland

The Hutchwilco New Zealand Boat Show, 15-18 May 2025 to be held at the Viaduct Events Centre and Jellicoe Harbour, Auckland

NZ Boat, Fish and Dive Show, 30 & 31 Aug 2025 to be held at Mystery Creek Events Centre, Waipa

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