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The Rolex sailing regattas and offshore races are a prestigious series of international events that attract top sailors and yachts from around the world. Spanning inshore and offshore formats, these races test tactical skill, endurance, and seamanship.
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Nic Roberts with Akonga // Photo credit: Kirsten Thomas
Rolex Sydney to Hobart Race

Nick Roberts eyes Sydney to Hobart yacht race aboard Ākonga

Offshore sailor Nick Roberts discusses campaign racing, preparation and the grow...
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Rolex Sydney to Hobart Race

Cyca appoints Mana Group to shape commercial future of the Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht race

Trusted by Australian icons. Built for iconic events.
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Rolex Sydney to Hobart Race

Sydney Hobart veteran to race south on board dream yacht

It’s not surprising that Michael, ‘Spiesy’, Spies entered the 2026 Rolex Sydney ...
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52 Super Series

In Porto Cervo three is the magic number for Sled, new Rolex TP52 World Champions.

Takashi Okura’s Sled team clinched the Rolex TP52 World Championship title in Po...
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52 Super Series

Top boat two days in a row, Alpha Plus lead worlds title charge in Sardinia

The Hong Kong flagged crew of Alpha Plus gave owner Shawn Kang a great birthday ...
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52 Super Series

French Paprec top Rolex TP52 World Championship leaderboard in Porto Cervo’s champagne conditions

After four races at the Rolex TP52 World Championship 2026 Porto Cervo it is Jea...
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52 Super Series

2024’s world champions Gladiator show form on practice day in Porto Cervo

The 2024 world champions, Tony Langley’s Gladiator may have laid down a marker a...
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52 Super Series

Italy’s Vudu steps into the 52 SUPER SERIES for the first time

The Rolex TP52 World Championship in Porto Cervo represents the perfect opportun...
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52 Super Series

With a record fleet the 2026 Rolex TP52 World Championship title is wide open

From a record sized fleet, 15 boats from 11 nations, more than half will start n...
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Rolex Sydney to Hobart Race

Clockwork back in time for a fourth Rolex Sydney Hobart

During the 2025 Rolex Sydney Hobart, Mary Ann Harvey, co-owner of the Sydney 38 ...
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Rolex Sydney to Hobart Race

Early Rolex Sydney Hobart entries keen to complete unfinished business

Within minutes of entries opening at 1130 hours on Tuesday 26 May for the 81st R...
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At the start of the 2026 Three Kings Offshore Yacht Race // Photo credit: Roger Mills / Boating New Zealand
Rolex Sydney to Hobart Race

Two New Zealand yachts confirmed for 2026 Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race

Two New Zealand yachts are confirmed in the 81st Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race,...
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Rolex Sydney to Hobart Race

Vixen Racing, first international entry in 2026 Sydney to Hobart

New Zealand yacht Vixen Racing is the second entry overall, the first internatio...
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Sled takes the win at the Puerto Portals 52 SUPER SERIES Sailing Week // 52 Super Series
52 Super Series

Sled’s bowman saves the day as Americans win Puerto Portals season opener

Takashi Okura's Sled (USA) claimed the first title of the 2026 52 SUPER SERIES s...
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52 Super Series

Bowman’s last minute mast climb saves Sled’s victory at Puerto Portals 52 Super Series Sailing Week

Winners of the last regatta of 2025, Takashi Okura’s Sled sealed victory at this...
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52 Super Series

Puerto Portals 52 SUPER SERIES Sailing Week, Provezza nuovo leader.

In una giornata segnata da pioggia, vento instabile e una sola prova disputata n...
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52 Super Series

Provezza Race Win Sets Them Up As Portals Title Favourites As A Three Race Finale Beckons

Winning the only race sailed today whilst overnight leaders Sled slumped to a 13...
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52 Super Series

Leaders Sled stay steady as others ride the roller coaster in record fleet.

As the Puerto Portals 52 SUPER SERIES Sailing Week passed its midpoint today wit...
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52 Super Series

Teasing Machine e Crioula accendono Puerto Portals 52 SUPER SERIES Sailing Week. Sled resta il punto...

Una giornata intensa con vento da nord‑est fino regala due prove spettacolari: T...
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52 Super Series

Double bullet day for Alkedo but consistent Provezza in pole position in Puerto Portals

With no score outside of the top five so far, after four races Ergin Imre’s Turk...
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52 Super Series

Fourteen boats, one bay, no margin for error

Pieter Heerema took Monday off. After winning the PalmaVela warm-up regatta comf...
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Rolex Sydney to Hobart Race

Sydney Hobart legends to contest 2026 Great Veterans Race

Sydney Harbour will sparkle when a fleet of classic yachts compete in the Cruisi...
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Palm Beach Motor Yachts returns to the 2026 52 Super Series // Supplied
52 Super Series

Palm Beach Motor Yachts returns to the 2026 52 Super Series

Palm Beach
Palm Beach Motor Yachts has confirmed its return to the 2026 52 Super Series as ...
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Ākonga at the start of 2026 Doyle Sails Round North Island Two Handed Yacht Race. // Photo credit: Roger Mills / Boating New Zealand
Rolex Sydney to Hobart Race

Twenty years on: Nick Roberts returns to chase his 10th Sydney to Hobart

Nick Roberts has waited more than two decades for this. Now he's going back to t...
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Palm Beach Motor Yachts named as Destination Partner of the 2026 52 SUPER SERIES season // Photo credit: 52 Super Series
52 Super Series

Palm Beach Motor Yachts named as Destination Partner of the 2026 52 SUPER SERIES season

Palm Beach
Following a successful partnership of the 2024 XS 52 SUPER SERIES Sailing Trophy...
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Ākonga at the start of 2026 Doyle Sails Round North Island Two Handed Yacht Race. // Photo credit: Roger Mills / Boating New Zealand
Rolex Sydney to Hobart Race

North to the Three Kings: where Ākonga’s Hobart campaign starts

The Three Kings Offshore Yacht Race is one of the tougher offshore races on the ...
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Rolex Big Boat Series

Gear up for September, registration now open for the 2026 Rolex Big Boat Series

One of the world’s great regattas is already building momentum. Registration is ...
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Swan 128 BeCool and Swan 36 Tarantella sailing together // Photo credit: Nautor Swan
Swan Racing Series

Nautor Swan marked 60 years by setting course for the future at boot Düsseldorf

Nautor Swan marked its 60th anniversary by looking decisively forward, using the...
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Palm Beach XI and Palm Beach 65
Rolex Sydney to Hobart Race

One course, two yachts, shared DNA

Palm Beach
The 2026 Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race again showed why it remains one of offsh...
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LawConnect in the Rolex Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race // Supplied
Boat World

Sydney Hobart race turns 80

The Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race celebrates its 80th edition in 2025, having g...
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Vixen Racing departs Sydney Harbour alongside the Globe 40 fleet, bound briefly for the Pacific before turning home. // Photo credit: Vixon Racing
Bay of Islands Sailing Week

Vixen Racing sails with Globe 40 fleet before turning for New Zealand

Vixen Racing sailed out of Sydney yesterday in rare company, briefly sharing the...
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Start of the 80th Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race // Photo credit: Rolex
Rolex Sydney to Hobart Race

From wins to withdrawals, New Zealand’s Sydney to Hobart story

What a Sydney to Hobart this has been. With the final entry, Matthew Harvey’s Wi...
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Rolex Sydney to Hobart Race

Callisto’s Sydney to Hobart shows what good preparation really looks like

The Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race has a way of rewarding crews who stay calm when ...
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Rolex Sydney to Hobart Race

Maritimo 100: what a Sydney to Hobart DNF can teach you about racing in heavy weather

A Sydney to Hobart campaign that ended early still delivered exactly what it set...
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Rolex Sydney to Hobart Race

Maritimo Katwinchar and the call that mattered most in the Sydney to Hobart

A 121 year old yacht, a skipper’s decision offshore, and why coming home intact ...
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Deb Steele // Photo credit: Vixen Racing
Rolex Sydney to Hobart Race

Deb Steele of Vixen Racing injured in heavy seas during Sydney to Hobart

New Zealand entry Vixen Racing retired from the Rolex Sydney to Hobart Yacht Rac...
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MASTER LOCK COMANCHE crosses the finish line in Hobart to claim line honours at the 2025 Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race MASTER LOCK COMANCHE, Sail No: CAY007, Owner: Matt Allen/James Mayo - Charterers, Skipper: Matt Allen/James Mayo, Club: CYCA/RPEYC, NSW, Design: VPLP Verdier 100, LOA (m): 30.5, Year: 2014
Rolex Sydney to Hobart Race

How Master Lock Comanche won the 2025 Rolex Sydney Hobart

The 80th Rolex Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race revolved around the strategic executi...
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Scallywag // Photo credit: Scallywag / Facebook
Rolex Sydney to Hobart Race

SHK Scallywag 100 capitalises in light air to lead Rolex Sydney Hobart

07:40AM AEDT - SHK Scallywag 100 sits at the front of the Rolex Sydney to Hobart...
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Rolex Sydney to Hobart Race

Rolex Sydney Hobart fleet wakes to heavy attrition as Bass Strait looms

High overnight attrition reshapes the Sydney to Hobart fleet as leaders press so...
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Vixen racing, skippered by Sharon Ferris-Choat is making good progress in category 1b of the 2025 PIC Coastal Classic // Vixen Racing
Rolex Sydney to Hobart Race

Vixen Racing retires from Sydney Hobart after crew injury

New Zealand entry Vixen Racing has retired from the Rolex Sydney to Hobart Yacht...
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