The recently concluded 68th edition of the popular Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race, won by sailing yacht Wild Oats XI, once again demonstrated its status as an iconic sporting event.
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Sailing Yacht Wild Oats XI sets new race record at 2012 Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race
December 28, 2012
Sailing Yacht Wild Oats XI completed the course of the Rolex Sydney Horbart Yacht Race in a record time of 1 day 18 hours, 23 minutes and 12 seconds, taking the sixth line honours victory in eight years.
Second day at the 2012 Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race
December 27, 2012
2012 Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race’s second day demonstrated the larger yachts, especially sailing yacht Wild Oats XI, taking full advantage of the wind direction change to northeast.
Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race starts with great conditions
December 26, 2012
The popular sailing regatta, Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race, started in outstanding conditions with the forecasted southerly breeze offering perfect angle for a spinnaker start and run down the harbour.
Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race 2012 to host a fleet of 79 yachts
December 11, 2012
Set to kick off on December 26 at 13:00 local time, the 68th edition of Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race will be attended by a total number of 79 yachts. These will include the spectacular Wild Oats XI superyacht that has won the race five times.
Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race to start on 26 December, 2012
October 11, 2012
This year’s edition of the popular Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race will start on December 26. The last year’s event was marked by an exciting battle between sailing yacht Wild Oats XI and superyacht Investec Loyal.
The Rolex Sydney Hobart handicap victory for Stephen Ainsworth´s 63´ LOKI yacht
January 09, 2012
Stephen Ainsworth´s 63´ yacht Loki, built by the well-known yard McConaghy Boats and designed by a world-renowned Reichel Pugh design studio has won the historic Tattersall´s Cup at the 2011 Rolex Sydney Hobart yacht race.
2011 Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race: Victory On The 14th Attempt
January 02, 2012
The 2011 Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race brought an unexpected winner of the coveted line honours trophy, a worthy overall winner and a slow passage home for the smaller yachts.
2011 Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race: Done And Dusted As Maluka Yacht Brings Up The Rear
January 02, 2012
Hobart´s Constitution Dock´s ceremony was held on 31th December to award the divisional winners of the 2011 Rolex Sydney Hobart.
2011 Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race: Honours For Ainsworth´s Sailing Yacht LOKI On 14th Attempt
December 30, 2011
The handicap winner of the 2011 Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race is Stephen Ainsworth´s sailing yacht LOKI.
2011 Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race: Final Jockeying To Determine The Handicap Winner
December 29, 2011
After the 2011 Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race´s results had been revealed, focus moved to the handicap race under IRC for the Tattersall´s Cup.
2011 Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race: Investec Loyal Superyacht Crowned Line Honours Winners
December 29, 2011
The winner of the 2011 Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race has become Anthony Bell´s sailing yacht Investec Loyal.
2011 Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race: Closest Finish in 29 Years
December 28, 2011
2011 Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race reported the closest finish in the last 29 years between Anthony Bell’s supermaxi sailing yacht Investec Loyal and Bob Oatley’s Wild Oats XI superyacht.
Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race: Maxi-boat Match Race
December 28, 2011
Sailing yacht Wild Oats XI’s position as the fastest boat in the Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race was being severely tested last night when at the 20:00 sched (local time, 09:00 UTC), Anthony Bell’s maxi yacht Investec Loyal overhauled the five time line honours winner. Overnight the wind the leaders have seen has clocked through…
2011 Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race: Make or Break Night Ahead
December 27, 2011
The leading Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race´s sailing yachts were just over half way across Bass Strait at 1640 local time (0540 UTC).
2011 Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race: Into Bass Strait
December 27, 2011
Sailing yacht Wild Oats XI was the leading vessel of the 2011 Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race at 11:00 local time (midnight UTC), followed by Anthony Bell´s Investec Loyal superyacht and Peter Millard’s super yacht Lahana as the third one.
The first day of the Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race
December 27, 2011
67th edition of the Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race started on 26th December with 88 fleet ready at the start line.
67th Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race to start today
December 26, 2011
67th Rolex sydney Hobart Yacht Race starts today.
67th Rolex Sydney Hobart to start next week
December 20, 2011
2011 Rolex Sydney Hobart race is starting on 26 December.
“Sensational” southerly to test SOLAS Big Boat Challenge crews in Sydney Harbour
December 13, 2011
The serious countdown to the start of the Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race has officially begun, with the SOLAS Big Boat Challenge taking place on Sydney Harbour in Australia today. The SOLAS Big Boat Challenge is traditionally one of the busier days on the Sydney Harbour for spectator vessels. This year the 15 or so…
