Rolex Sydney Hobart Race: 24hrs Update Rolex Sydney Hobart Race: 24hrs Update It has been one day since the epic start of the 80th Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race It has been one day since the epic start of the 80th Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race, and the front of the fleet has entered Bass Strait and expect to face an increase in southerly winds and swell. by Greta Quealy/RSHYR media Posted 26 Dec 21:09 PST Sydney Hobart – Surprised it took this long Sydney Hobart – Surprised it took this long Since the start, things have been good from a damage POV, anyway. Not so flash on the rail. however So, at what is basically 24 hours since the gun went off for the start of the 2025 Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race, things have been good, from a damage point of view, anyway. by John Curnow, Sail-World.com AUS Editor Posted 26 Dec 18:32 PST Battle continues at the front - Wild Thing 100 out Battle continues at the front - Wild Thing 100 out Master Lock Comanche continues to lead the 2025 Rolex Sydney Hobart this morning Master Lock Comanche continues to lead the 2025 Rolex Sydney Hobart this morning, but there is still little in it - just 14 nautical miles separates the top six, LawConnect just 3nm astern of the leader. by Di Pearson/RSHYR media Posted 26 Dec 13:28 PST Rolex Sydney Hobart: Six retire after first night Rolex Sydney Hobart: Six retire after first night Seas of about 4metres are forecast for a position east of Eden on the SE corner of the NSW coast. Six yachts have retired as of 0600hrs AEDT as fresh southerlies are forecast to continue into Saturday in the 80th Rolex Sydney Hobart Race. Includes video of the Saturday morning - Day 2 video. by Richard Gladwell Posted 26 Dec 11:49 PST Sydney Hobart – The rise of the plateau Sydney Hobart – The rise of the plateau There is but 1.5nm separating the race leaders as Wild Thing 100 becomes the latest to retire Here we are, about 15 hours into it all, and there is but 1.5nm separating race leader, Master Lock Comanche from LawConnect, with SHK Scallywag about another 1.5nm further adrift. Note that Lucky is right there too, and Callisto is in 12th place by John Curnow, Sail-World.com AUS Editor Posted 26 Dec 09:07 PST We want you on the podium in 2026 We want you on the podium in 2026 Here's 10% off and a free hat! For dinghy sailors, the most transformative performance tool is the smartlink² Atto. The world's smallest load sensor for sailing, it easily installs in any performance-critical line, like the vang, cunningham, outhaul and more by Cyclops Marine Posted 26 Dec 04:00 PST Rolex Sydney Hobart: Surprised early leader Rolex Sydney Hobart: Surprised early leader LawConnect clung to a narrow lead in the early miles as the fleet hit strong southerlies Out on a fast and unsettled Tasman Sea, Christian Beck sounded both surprised and quietly satisfied as his 100-footer LawConnect clung to a narrow early advantage in the opening hours of the 2025 Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race. by Steve Dettre / RSHYR media Posted 26 Dec 00:03 PST Rolex Sydney Hobart underway Rolex Sydney Hobart underway LawConnect took an early lead out of Sydney Heads Defending Line Honours champion LawConnect might have taken an early lead out of Sydney Heads but its archrival Master Lock Comanche lead the fleet as the 2025 Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race heads down the New South Wales coast. by Steve Dettre / RSHYR media Posted 25 Dec 21:24 PST Sydney Hobart – I should be so… Sydney Hobart – I should be so… Lucky. It was ominous. Why so incredible? Well, it was only for around five minutes, but the signs.. Lucky. It was ominous. Why so incredible? Well, it was only for around five minutes, but they deployed their new North Sails A2 just about as quickly as LawConnect, who definitely won those bragging rights BTW, as well as first out the Heads. by John Curnow, Sail-World.com AUS Editor Posted 25 Dec 19:35 PST RSHYR 2025 | More Race Day Updates by BCM RSHYR 2025 | More Race Day Updates by BCM More action quayside ahead of the 2025 Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race Race Day - December 26 2025 - the 80th Rolex Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race and Bow Caddy Media bring us more action quayside. by Bow Caddy Media Posted 25 Dec 16:06 PST Sydney Hobart – Death Valley or Plateau of Pain Sydney Hobart – Death Valley or Plateau of Pain It could be Death Valley that gets you. If it doesn't, then perhaps it will be the Plateau of Pain It could be Death Valley that gets you. If it doesn't, then perhaps it will be the Plateau of Pain caused by the large and slow High that is sitting over Tasmania. This particular Editorial stems on from Ocean Graders' Delight by John Curnow, Sail-World.com AUS Editor Posted 25 Dec 15:56 PST Rolex Sydney Hobart: Tough decisions for Day 1 Rolex Sydney Hobart: Tough decisions for Day 1 Fresh southerlies are expected in the opening stanzas asking some tough questions of navigators With fresh southerlies forecast for the start and first day, to the surprise of no-one, the race record is not under threat. by Richard Gladwell Posted 25 Dec 15:30 PST RSHYR 2025 | Race Day Updates by Bow Caddy Media RSHYR 2025 | Race Day Updates by Bow Caddy Media 80th Rolex Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race and Bow Caddy Media bring us the race day action Race Day - December 26 2025 - the 80th Rolex Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race and Bow Caddy Media bring us the action. by Bow Caddy Media Posted 25 Dec 14:48 PST Rolex Sydney Hobart: Battle of the Supermaxis Rolex Sydney Hobart: Battle of the Supermaxis It was all banter and smiles as the leading supermaxi skippers spoke at a media briefing The banter was sharp, the smiles genuine, and the respect unmistakable as the leading maxi skippers gathered for the Compulsory Race Briefing ahead of the 2025 Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race. by Steve Dettre/RSHYR media Posted 25 Dec 03:25 PST Ocean Graders' Delight in the Sydney Hobart Ocean Graders' Delight in the Sydney Hobart What's in a gradient, and what's that got to do with the Sydney to Hobart race? What's in a gradient, and what's that got to do with the Sydney to Hobart race? Consider a path up to a picnic spot with a grand view – think gentle slope. One that makes you crane your neck back as your eyes go skyward – think goat track. by John Curnow, Sail-World.com AUS Editor Posted 24 Dec 22:03 PST Merry Christmas and Thank You! Merry Christmas and Thank You! A time to celebrate sailing I'd like to start by wishing you all a Happy Christmas, and hope that however you are celebrating, you are having fun with friends and family. by Mark Jardine Posted 24 Dec 17:00 PST Countdown to Boxing Day Countdown to Boxing Day North Sails Rolex Sydney Hobart 2025 Preview Anticipation is building for the 80th edition of the Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race, a milestone moment for one of the world's most storied offshore challenges. by North Sails Posted 24 Dec 10:00 PST The Famous Project CIC Jules Verne Trophy Day 24 The Famous Project CIC Jules Verne Trophy Day 24 A cape, gifts, and a fishing net for Christmas At the time when Australians open their Christmas presents, due to the time difference, the sailors of the all-female The Famous Project CIC crossed the longitude of Cape Leeuwin at the southwestern tip of the Australian continent at 1:19 p.m. by Agence TB Press Posted 24 Dec 08:26 PST 49er and 49erFX Rookie Teams of the Year 2025 49er and 49erFX Rookie Teams of the Year 2025 A new generation steps up Each season brings fresh faces into the fleet, but only a few manage to make an immediate impact. In 2025, several new teams stepped into the senior 49er class with confidence beyond their years — earning recognition as the Rookie Teams of the Year. by Alexia Lahoud Posted 24 Dec 04:04 PST World Sailing releases Marine Megafauna guidelines World Sailing releases Marine Megafauna guidelines Developed to help the sailing community better manage the risks World Sailing, the global governing body of the sport of sailing, and the Marine Mammal Advisory Group (MMAG) have announced the release of the landmark Marine Megafauna in Sailing guidelines. by World Sailing Posted 24 Dec 02:39 PST Rolex Sydney Hobart set for demanding first night Rolex Sydney Hobart set for demanding first night Strong southerlies and big ocean swell are shaping as the defining features Strong southerlies and big ocean swell are shaping as the defining features of the opening stages of the 2025 Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race, equating to a demanding first night at sea. by RSHYR Media Posted 23 Dec 21:35 PST The Gear LawConnect and Comanche Trust Offshore The Gear LawConnect and Comanche Trust Offshore Offshore yacht racing demands absolute confidence in equipment Offshore yacht racing demands absolute confidence in equipment. With long hours on deck, crews face constant exposure, changing conditions and sustained physical pressure. Every layer of gear must perform seamlessly, without compromise. by Zhik Posted 23 Dec 20:00 PST Win the ultimate smart sailing and data technology Win the ultimate smart sailing and data technology Your chance to win an elite weather forecasting and data gathering/handling system In celebration of 15 years of PredictWind, Sail-World is teaming up with a leading marine weather forecaster to give one winner the ultimate prize: a 12-month PredictWind Professional subscription and DataHub®, the ultimate GPS tracker and smart device. by Casey Hodges/Predictwind Posted 23 Dec 19:43 PST SailGP: 13 teams and 13 events for 2026 SailGP: 13 teams and 13 events for 2026 Russell Coutts, CEO of SailGP, reflects on Season 5 and what's ahead for Season 6 Russell Coutts, CEO of SailGP, reflects on Season 5 and what's ahead for Season 6: "As we close the book on our fifth season, I want to start with two numbers that still make me smile every time I say them out loud." by SailGP Posted 23 Dec 17:44 PST RS Fest 2026 Heads West RS Fest 2026 Heads West Richmond Yacht Club to host North America's Multi-Class RS Regatta RS Sailing is delighted to announce its flagship North American multi-class regatta, RS Fest 2026, is heading west to the iconic waters of San Francisco Bay! by RS Sailing Posted 23 Dec 11:02 PST A Guide to Night Sailing A Guide to Night Sailing Henri-Lloyd's Ambassador Andreas B. Heide knows this environment intimately Henri-Lloyd's Ambassador Andreas B. Heide knows this environment intimately. A professional sailor, marine biologist and found of the expedition vessel S.V. Barba, Andreas has experience that stretches from polar waters to offshore passages. by Henri-Lloyd Posted 23 Dec 10:00 PST Francesca Clapcich's 2025: Built on miles & belief Francesca Clapcich's 2025: Built on miles & belief Only a few days before the end of the year and it's time for some reflection I am not going to share sailing stats, racing updates, or performance KPIs but an open letter for people to take and bring closer to their heart and find some introspection. by Francesca Clapcich Posted 23 Dec 05:52 PST 2026 Fireball Worlds - You can now enter! 2026 Fireball Worlds - You can now enter! Entries made up to 30th April 2026 are eligible for the Early Bird entry fee The Notice of Race has been published on the Official Notice Board of the event website and entries are now being accepted. Entries made up to 30th April 2026 are eligible for the Early Bird entry fee. by UK Fireball Association Posted 23 Dec 03:12 PST Charlie Dalin wins 2025 Magnus Olsson Prize Charlie Dalin wins 2025 Magnus Olsson Prize In recognition of his extraordinary impact on the sport of sailing The Magnus Olsson Foundation has named French offshore sailing sensation Charlie Dalin as the recipient of the 2025 Magnus "Mange" Olsson Prize, in recognition of his extraordinary impact on the sport of sailing. by The Ocean Race Posted 23 Dec 02:36 PST America's Cup: Oakely Capital backs Brits America's Cup: Oakely Capital backs Brits Athena Racing today has secured a majority ownership investment from Oakley Capital. Athena Racing today announced a landmark new chapter in its ambition to win the America's Cup for Britain, securing a majority ownership investment from Oakley Capital. by Athena Racing Posted 22 Dec 23:52 PST Parade of Sail to set 80th Sydney Hobart scene Parade of Sail to set 80th Sydney Hobart scene In recognition of the founding fathers of the Sydney Hobart Yacht Race In recognition of the founding fathers of the Sydney Hobart Yacht Race, a Parade of Sail will precede the start of the Cruising Yacht Club of Australia's 80th edition of the race on Boxing Day. by RSHYR Media Posted 22 Dec 22:04 PST Turning a top Volvo 70 into a 'Ratings Bandit' Turning a top Volvo 70 into a 'Ratings Bandit' A look at how a turbo-charged Volvo 70 can achieve significant rating gains Since yachts first raced, getting a favorable rating for your race-boat has been an indulgence, verging on obsession, for many owners, designers, and crew. Here Philippe Oulhen of the Juan K Design office explains how they do it on a Volvo 70. by Richard Gladwell Posted 22 Dec 15:31 PST 49th Palamós Christmas Race overall 49th Palamós Christmas Race overall Spanish, British and Dutch emerge as the big winners The 49th Palamós Christmas Race came to an epic conclusion on a final day marked by demanding conditions of wind, rain and cold, closing an edition that will long be remembered. by Jaume Soler Posted 22 Dec 09:33 PST US Sailing releases Reach Initiative Impact Report US Sailing releases Reach Initiative Impact Report Reach inspires curiosity and promotes hands-on learning US Sailing is proud to announce the release of the 2025 Reach Initiative Impact Report, which reveals a growing demand for hands-on learning in the STEM fields. by US Sailing Posted 22 Dec 08:27 PST US Sailing announces 2026 Regional Symposiums US Sailing announces 2026 Regional Symposiums The return of Regional and National Coaching Symposium in 2026 US Sailing is pleased to announce the return of its Regional Symposiums and National Coaching Symposium in 2026. by US Sailing Posted 22 Dec 06:24 PST Entry process now open for 6th AEGEAN 600 Entry process now open for 6th AEGEAN 600 This race is unique and keeps attracting both new and returning entries from all over the world Organizers at the Hellenic Offshore Racing Club (HORC) are pleased to announce that the entry process is now open for the sixth edition of the annual AEGEAN 600, held at Olympic Marine in Lavrion, Greece. by Hellenic Offshore Racing Club Posted 22 Dec 03:11 PST World Sailing invites bids to host LA28 Qualifiers World Sailing invites bids to host LA28 Qualifiers And future Youth and Women's Match Racing Worlds World Sailing, the world governing body for the sport, is delighted to announce the bidding processes for Continental Olympic Qualifiers for the LA28 Olympic Games and the Last Chance Regatta, the final opportunity to qualify for the Games. by World Sailing Posted 22 Dec 02:18 PST World Sailing welcomes America's Cup Partnership World Sailing welcomes America's Cup Partnership Applauding the founding teams and supporting the collective commitment World Sailing, the international governing body for the sport of sailing, welcomes and is fully supportive of today's announcement of the formation of the America's Cup Partnership (ACP). by World Sailing Posted 22 Dec 01:34 PST America's Cup: Five teams announce entry America's Cup: Five teams announce entry Five teams from New Zealand, Great Britain, France, Switzerland and Italy have announced their entry Five teams from New Zealand, Great Britain, France, Switzerland and Italy have announced they have entered the 38th America's Cup. The five teams will become the Founding Partners of the America's Cup Partnership. by America's Cup Media Posted 22 Dec 00:16 PST World's best ILCA sailors ready to race in Hobart World's best ILCA sailors ready to race in Hobart In the 2026 Oceania and Australian ILCA Open and Youth Championships A massive fleet of ILCA dinghy sailors will assemble in Hobart in just over a week's time to contest the 2026 Oceania and Australian ILCA Open and Youth Championships. by Jane Austin / RYCT Posted 21 Dec 22:01 PST