Sailing News

Rolex Sydney Hobart Race reeling from third reported incident

As the Rolex Sydney Hobart Race reels with the news of the deaths of two sailors, a third incident was reported

Two deaths overnight in Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race

There have been, tragically, two separate deaths overnight in the 2024 Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race

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Rolex Sydney Hobart – Early Leader Master Lock Comanche out with mainsail damage

Master Lock Comanche has retired (14:30 UK time) from the Rolex Sydney Hobart Race with mainsail damage.

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Rolex Sydney Hobart – Six hours after start Master Lock Comanche maintains strong lead

After six hours of Rolex Sydney Hobart racing, Master Lock Comanche currently holds the upper hand in the Line Honours battle.

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Vendee Globe – Leading trio making slow but steady northwards progress in the Atlantic

Even if they are slowed periodically, the leading trio – Yoann Richomme, Charlie Dalin and Sébastien Simon are still making northwards progress in the Atlantic.

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Master Lock Comanche leads Rolex Sydney Hobart

LawConnect led the 2024 Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race fleet through Sydney Heads before Master Lock Comanche overtook their rivals and were 3.8 nautical miles ahead of LawConnect

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Fast race forecast for 2024 Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race

Boats can expect a fast start to the 2024 Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race according to the latest information from the NSW Bureau of Meteorology

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Yoann Richomme (PAPREC ARKÉA) is Vendee Globe leader at Cape Horn

At 23h 27min 20sec (UTC) Monday Yoann Richomme passed the last of the three major capes of the solo non-stop race around the world,

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Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race 2024 Preview

105 Yachts are set to compete in the 79th Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race starting Boxing Day 26 December on Sydney Harbour.

Alicante add Sailing events to their Mediterranean Beach Games Bid

The candidacy of Alicante to host the 2031 Mediterranean Beach Games includes the addition of sailing, in the form of the ILCA6 and ILCA7

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Palamós Christmas Race Winners

The 48th Palamós Christmas Race crowned its winners after four days of intense competition in the waters of the Bay of Palamos

Reflections on challenges and opportunities facing the RYA club network

In an open letter published on the RYA website, the retiring Commodore of Sea View YC, shared his thoughts with his club members on the challenges facing UK sailing clubs