Oli lapping up life at sea and a place in race history
Bob Williams' cat Oli has been enjoying some time in the cockpit aboard Sylph VI at the tail-end of the Sydney to Hobart fleet.
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Sydney to Hobart yacht towed to safety as arrivals grow
More than a dozen yachts have added their names to the Sydney to Hobart finish list, with Tasmania's Alive expected to be named overall winner.
Alive named overall 2023 Sydney to Hobart winner
Tasmanian yacht Alive has been declared the overall winner of the 78th edition of the Sydney to Hobart, claiming handicap honours for the second time.
Yacht damage, broken bones in squally Sydney to Hobart
Inconsistent weather is making life difficult for the Sydney to Hobart fleet, with Tasmanian yacht Alive primed to take out overall honours for the second time.
Alive clinches second Sydney to Hobart overall win
Tasmanian yacht Alive has been declared overall winner of the 78th edition of the Sydney to Hobart, claiming the honour for the second time.
Rivals predict only a fleeting absence for Wild Oats XI
For only the second time since launching in 2005, the legendary Wild Oats XI is missing the Sydney to Hobart yacht race this year.
Syd-Hob record unlikely to be broken in 2023: Smith
If two-time Sydney to Hobart winner Craig Smith was a betting man, he'd pick that the big race's line honours record will not be broken in 2023.
Promise driving Sydney to Hobart’s oldest boat Sylph VI
Retired naval officer Bob Williams will honour the memory of a beloved Sydney to Hobart veteran when he sets sail in Sylph VI on Boxing Day.
Johnstons want fifth brother in 2024 Sydney to Hobart
Three of Anthony Johnston's brothers will join him aboard URM Group in this year's Sydney to Hobart - and he's hopeful of bringing another along in 2024.
Sydney to Hobart fleet’s newest boat rolls the dice
On the water since October, Atomic Blonde is a dark horse in this year's Sydney to Hobart yacht race, which may be her only appearance for the coming years.
Fifty not out, May set fair for Sydney to Hobart
Having hoisted his sail for every Sydney to Hobart yacht race since 1973, Lindsay May will on Boxing Day become the first person to reach the 50-race milestone.
Sailors defy Sydney ‘hairdryer’ to secure Paris quotas
Australian sailors have secured Olympic quota spots in the Nacra 17 and mixed 470 classes with dominant Sail Sydney efforts in torrid conditions.
Aussie sailors set task after earning Paris quota spots
There are no guarantees for Australia's sailors, who still have plenty of work to do to clinch Olympic tickets despite the team winning nine of 10 quota spots.
Sydney to Hobart fleet at sea with long-range forecast
It's almost unheard of that the Sydney to Hobart's long-range weather forecast is as inconclusive as 2023's, veteran navigator Adrienne Cahalan says.
LawConnect skipper lauds win in last race before Hobart
Christian Beck's 100ft supermaxi LawConnect has won line honours at the Big Boat Challenge, while URM Group claimed victory on handicap.
Not all smooth sailing as Comanche gears up for Hobart
Sydney to Hobart heavyweight Andoo Comanche is a monohull of unmatched power but as her crew has found out, her greatest strength can be her greatest weakness.
Whitehead to showcase kite foil thrills at Olympics
Townsville's Breiana Whitehead is the first sailor named on Team Australia for Paris 2024, set to debut in the new Olympic class of kite foil.
Tom Slingsby crowned world’s best sailor for third time
Tom Slingsby's continued SailGP dominance and his work on America's Cup hope American Magic have earned the Olympic champion top honours for a third time.
Celestial celebrates overall Syd-Hob win
NSW yacht Celestial has been awarded overall honours in the Sydney to Hobart, after last year being denied victory because of a time penalty.
Andoo Comanche eyes Sydney-Hobart history
Supermaxi Andoo Comanche is favoured to win her fourth Sydney to Hobart line honours, as a fleet of 109 boats prepare to set off for the annual challenge.
Comanche toasted, fleet faces rough night
Supermaxi Andoo Comanche claimed line honours in the Sydney to Hobart yacht race, about 27 minutes ahead of LawConnect with BlackJack third to finish.
Aussie yacht navigator teams up with Brits
Navigator Adrienne Cahalan will bring her considerable knowledge of the Sydney to Hobart race to one of the top overseas boats in the fleet.
Andoo Comanche the boat to catch: ex-owner
Andoo Comanche looms as the benchmark boat for line honours in this year's Sydney to Hobart unless there are light winds, says the supermaxi's former co-owner.
Burton’s boat switch for Olympic return
Tom Burton is on a mission to win Olympic gold in two different sailing classes after the 2016 laser champion's bold switch to the two-man 49er.
Slingsby steers Australia to SailGP glory
Team Australia have successfully defended their SailGP title to seal another $1 million ($A1.3m) pay day on a wild afternoon on San Francisco Bay.
Sail GP leaders Team Australia in capsize
Leaders Team Australia have capsized and damaged their high-tech catamaran in San Francisco three days before Sail GP's $US1 million season finale race.
SydHob handicap protests back before jury
Protests that resulted in Ichi Ban being awarded handicap honours in the Sydney to Hobart yacht race are to be re-examined by an international jury.
Black Jack claims Sydney to Hobart victory
Supermaxi Black Jack has taken out line honours in the 76th edition of the Sydney to Hobart yacht race.
Starting gun music to SydHob sailors’ ears
After the cancellation of the 2020 Sydney to Hobart and the cloud of COVID this year, officials and sailors are waiting for the start of the 2021 race.
Black Jack banking on vast race experience
Skipper Mark Bradford is backing the experience of his Black Jack crew to help his supermaxi perform after a difficult preparation for the Sydney Hobart race.
Smaller yachts chasing handicap honours
The fate of overall honours in this Sydney to Hobart will be decided two days into the race, according to the two-times handicap-winning owner of Quest.