Andoo Comanche of John Winning Jr was still in the lead – approx 4 am UK – with 179 nautical miles to go to make the finish line in Hobart later today – Tuesday.
Rolex Sydney Hobart – Andoo Comanche leads fleet to Hobart
The 2022 Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race got off to a fast and dramatic start Box
2022 Rolex Sydney Hobart – Record is there for the taking
The Rolex Sydney Hobart Line Honours race record is there for the taking in the 2022 race so long as the forecast of downwind conditions prevail through to the finish
RORC launch SailRaceHQ entry system
The Royal Ocean Racing Club (RORC) has launched a new race entry system SailRaceHQ, replacing the old Sailgate system with immediate effect.
Rolex Sydney Hobart forecast augurs well for the big boats
The Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race was first held in 1945 and partnered by Rolex since 2002, the 628-nautical mile (1,163 kilometre) offshore race is revered as one of sailing’s most gruelling challenges.
Team Hollywood claim victory at 34th Phuket King’s Cup Regatta
Defending champion and veteran Australian sailor Ray Roberts Team Hollywood narrowly edged out rival Thailand’s TP52 Kevin & Tom Whitcraft THA 72 to win the top-flight IRC Zero class at 34th Phuket King’s Cup Regatta
Return of the Phuket King’s Cup a breath of fresh ocean air
The return of the Phuket King’s Cup after three years has been a breath of fresh ocean air to the Kata Beach business community.
The Ocean Race adds VO65 Sprint Cup
Up to five VO65 teams will be on the starting line in Alicante, Spain in January 2023, with an option to compete for a new trophy within The Ocean Race called The Ocean Race VO65 Sprint Cup.
A special Boxing Day Race, the Rolex Sydney Hobart
The British love their Boxing Day races as do the Aussies . . . but the really special one is the Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race which begins on Sydney Harbour at 1pm on Monday 26 December 2022.
Route du Rhum – Multi Class Leader Gilles Buekenhout (JESS) has capsized
On Wednesday, 23 November, the long time leader of the Rhum Multi Class, Gilles Buekenhout (JESS), reported his yacht had capsized.
Route du Rhum – Yoann Richomme takes Back-To-Back wins in Class40
French skipper Yoann Richomme does the double with Back-To-Back Class40 wins in the Route du Rhum-Destination Guadeloupe.
Route du Rhum – First British finishers Pip Hare and James Haryada
Britain’s Pip Hare (Medallia) finished 12th IMOCA, and James Haryada (Gentoo) 14th in the early hours of Wednesday morning (23 November).
