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Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race 2014: Two yachts with shared history claim main prizes

January 06, 2015

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The 70th Anniversary Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race has been won by two yachts with a shared history. Bob Oatley’s super yacht Wild Oats XI made history by claiming a record-breaking eighth line honours victory, while Oatley’s former boat, the 43-ft sailing yacht Wild Rose, secured her second overall victory in the race. ... read full story

Eighth line honours win for sailing yacht WILD OATS XI at Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race

December 28, 2014

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The majestic 100-foot Maxi yacht Wild Oats XI has claimed her eighth line honours victory at the currently running Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race 2014. The vessel has completed the race in 2 days, 2 hours, 3 minutes and 26 seconds. ... read full story

Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race 2014: The leading yachts approaching halfway mark

December 27, 2014

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The yachts taking the leading positions at the currently running 2014 Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race are approaching the halfway mark of the 628-nm race. Supermaxi yacht Wild Oats XI is currently leading the fleet. ... read full story

Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race 2014: 100ft sailing yacht COMANCHE leads the fleet

December 26, 2014

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Jim Clark’s 100-ft Maxi yacht Comanche (USA) is currently leading the fleet in the 2014 Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race, followed by seven-time line honours winner superyacht Wild Oats XI by one nautical mile. ... read full story

Preparations for Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race 2014 in full swing

December 24, 2014

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Preparations for the Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race 2014, set to start on Friday's Boxing Day, are in full swing. The race will be attended by five 100-foot Maxis, including the all-new superyacht Comanche. ... read full story

A torrid start likely for Supermaxi yacht Wild Oats XI and the Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race fleet

December 22, 2014

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The famous 100ft sailing yacht Wild Oats XI is going for an unprecedented eighth line honours in what is the 70th anniversary edition of the Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race. The final sea trial for the yacht and crew is planned to run on Christmas Eve. ... read full story

70th Anniversary Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race to be the most memorable in years

December 03, 2014

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The upcoming 70th Anniversary Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race promises to be the most memorable in years. The event will host five impressive 100-foot Maxis, including the all-new superyacht Comanche. ... read full story

Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race 2014 to host an impressive line-up of 119 yachts

November 07, 2014

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

This year's 70th anniversary Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race will host its largest line-up of yachts in a decade. A total number of 119 vessels will attend the race, including the all-new 100ft superyacht Comanche. ... read full story

Doyle Stratis sails for growing number of superyachts

May 13, 2014

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The innovative 2013 Doyle Stratis ICE fibre for superyachts has proved increasingly popular. The company will soon start working on new membranes for the 52m Alloy charter yacht Red Dragon, which will be the biggest ICE sails made to date. ... read full story

30m IRC super maxi yacht RIO 100 to receive full set of Doyle Stratis ICE sails

March 12, 2014

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Currently undergoing refit work at Cooksons in New Zealand, the 30m IRC super maxi yacht Rio 100 (ex Zana, Konica Minolta, Lahana) will feature a full race inventory of carbon ICE sails, which will be supplied by Doyle Sails NZ. ... read full story

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