Olympic sailing videos part 1 Olympic sailing videos part 1 Yachting footage from the 1920s to 1960s Games As 2024 draws to a close, we decided to look back on this Olympic year with a summary of all the oldest Olympic sailing videos we could find, from the analogue era before the year 2000. We start with the Twenties and go through to the Sixties. by Magnus Smith Posted 29 Dec 04:00 PST Passing Cape Horn has been a team effort Passing Cape Horn has been a team effort Sam Goodchild describes it as a "pretty special" Vendée Globe moment The British yachtsman Sam Goodchild says passing Cape Horn for the first time as a solo sailor in the Vendée Globe was a "pretty special" moment as he exited the Southern Ocean and began the long climb north in the Atlantic. by Agence TB Press Posted 29 Dec 02:17 PST Vendée Globe Sunday 29th December Update Vendée Globe Sunday 29th December Update Dalin fights back again! South Atlantic options.. Charlie Dalin on MACIF Santé Prévoyance has closed the gap on leader Yoann Richomme on PAPREC ARKÉA in the Vendée Globe with a tricky transition zone ahead for the pair. by Mark Jardine Posted 29 Dec 00:40 PST RSHYR 2024 | 4th Race Update from Hobart - Dec 29 RSHYR 2024 | 4th Race Update from Hobart - Dec 29 Daily wrap plus interviews from Ocean Crusaders J-Bird, Chutzpah, and Active Again Bow Caddy Media daily wrap plus interviews from Annika Thompson of Ocean Crusaders J-Bird, Chutzpah, and Active Again by Bow Caddy Media Posted 28 Dec 22:41 PST Sam Haynes holds Tattersall Cup for a second time Sam Haynes holds Tattersall Cup for a second time Sam Haynes announced the provisional Overall winner Sam Haynes, announced the provisional Overall winner of the 2024 Rolex Sydney Hobart, never dreamed he would hold the Tattersall Cup in his hands again, after selling his TP52 Celestial late this year. by Di Pearson / RSHYR Media Posted 28 Dec 21:43 PST RSHYR 2024 | The taste of victory for Celestial RSHYR 2024 | The taste of victory for Celestial Overall winner under IRC in the 2024 Sydney to Hobart race receives Tattersall Cup Celestial presentation images Bow Caddy Media for the 2024 Tattersall Cup as overall winner under IRC in the Sydney to Hobart race by Bow Caddy Media Posted 28 Dec 21:32 PST J-Bird's Annika Thomson makes history J-Bird's Annika Thomson makes history Third year running that Annika collects the Jane Tate Memorial Trophy for first female skipper It marked the third year running that co-skipper Annika Thomson has claimed the Jane Tate Memorial Trophy for first female skipper across the finish line. by Greta Quealy/RSHYR media Posted 28 Dec 21:21 PST Vendee Globe: Mettraux first female to pass Horn Vendee Globe: Mettraux first female to pass Horn Ten competitors including the first woman and three internationals round Cape Horn As at the 0200hrs UTC sked, ten sailors have now rounded Cape Horn and are headed towards Brazil. The first female sailor has rounded - with Justine Mettraux (SUI) rounding in 10th place. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World.com/nz Posted 28 Dec 20:30 PST 2024 Sydney Hobart – Doors open! 2024 Sydney Hobart – Doors open! Breeze from Hobart to Tasman Island. If you're in the area, do drop in! The River Derwent has the doors open with good, solid, North to Westerly breezes of 10-20 knots blowing all the way from Tasman Island to Ye Olde Hobart Town. This is a good thing, as there is a queue of vessels keen to get in after the blow... by John Curnow, Editor, Sail-World AUS Posted 28 Dec 16:31 PST Antipodes overcomes spinnaker problems Antipodes overcomes spinnaker problems It was all smiles on board Geoff Hill's Santa Cruz 72, Antipodes It was all smiles on board Geoff Hill's Santa Cruz 72, Antipodes, as the crew dug into some much deserved warm Tasmanian scallop pies, after sailing into Hobart early today. by Greta Quealy/RSHYR media Posted 28 Dec 15:15 PST Champagne conditions finally greet boats Champagne conditions finally greet boats Perfect sailing conditions have greeted John Whitfield Perfect sailing conditions have greeted John Whitfield and his crew of MWF (Making Waves Foundation) Kayle early Sunday, as they race down the Tasmanian coast in the 2024 Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race. by Di Pearson / RSHYR Media Posted 28 Dec 15:05 PST Vendée Globe Race Saturday Update Vendée Globe Race Saturday Update Damage for Vendée Globe winner Yannick Bestaven They might have been upwards of 60 miles off the actual lighthouse, but for the skippers who passed Cape Horn today the moment of release is the same nonetheless. by Vendée Globe media Posted 28 Dec 09:51 PST Dalin on the lookout for the slightest opportunity Dalin on the lookout for the slightest opportunity Almost 108 miles behind Yoann Richomme in the Vendée Globe This Saturday morning, off the coast of the Rio de la Plata, the skipper of MACIF Santé Prévoyance is almost 108 miles behind Yoann Richomme, the leader of the Vendée Globe. by IMOCA MACIF Santé Prévoyance Posted 28 Dec 07:59 PST Graeme Oliver set for 25th year in the Musto Skiff Graeme Oliver set for 25th year in the Musto Skiff Around twenty European sailors are heading to Australia for the Worlds It is just days to go until Musto Skiff sailors from all over the world come together for their next Worlds Championship in Sydney. Around twenty European sailors are heading to Australia for the January regatta, including British sailor Graeme Oliver. by International Musto Skiff Class Association Posted 28 Dec 07:53 PST Up and down final race day for Caro in RSHYR 2024 Up and down final race day for Caro in RSHYR 2024 Caro crossed the finish line in Hobart at 18:40pm on Saturday In a repeat of their duel during last year's Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race, Sebastian Bohm's TP52 Smuggler and Max Klink's Botin 52, Caro, kept sailing fans intrigued from the first starting cannon on Sydney Harbour. by Di Pearson & Greta Quealy / RSHYR Media Posted 28 Dec 07:00 PST Nico Lunven 6th to round Cape Horn in Vendée Globe Nico Lunven 6th to round Cape Horn in Vendée Globe Challenging conditions as Holcim-PRB passes the third and final cape After 47 days of racing, Nicolas Lunven crossed the third and final cape of this Vendée Globe this morning under challenging conditions. by Team HOLCIM - PRB Posted 28 Dec 06:02 PST Whisper claims fourth place in Rolex Sydney Hobart Whisper claims fourth place in Rolex Sydney Hobart Whisper staged a neck-and-neck race down the coast with rival No Limit New South Wales boat Whisper staged a neck-and-neck race down the coast with rival No Limit before closing out fourth place on line in the 2024 Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race today. by Di Pearson / RSHYR Media Posted 28 Dec 05:42 PST RSHYR 2024 | 3rd Race Update from Hobart - Dec 27 RSHYR 2024 | 3rd Race Update from Hobart - Dec 27 Bow Caddy Media daily wrap plus interviews from the fourth, fifth, sixth, and seventh place getters Bow Caddy Media daily wrap plus interviews from Whisper, who crossed the line in fourth place, No Limit, who finished in fifth place, and Caro who crossed the line in sixth place, and then Smuggler in seventh by Bow Caddy Media Posted 28 Dec 05:11 PST Boris Herrmann Rounds Iconic Cape Horn Boris Herrmann Rounds Iconic Cape Horn After 47 days, 22 hours, 49 minutes, and 30 seconds of racing in his second Vendée Globe This Saturday, Boris Herrmann crossed the longitude of the infamous Cape Horn at 10:51 UTC after 47 days, 22 hours, 49 minutes, and 30 seconds of racing in his second Vendée Globe. by Team Malizia Posted 28 Dec 04:27 PST Six sailors have now rounded Cape Horn Six sailors have now rounded Cape Horn Six round Horn. Pip Hare docks in Melbourne. Bestaven damages steering. Joschke rebuilds engine As of the 1000hrs UTC sked on Dec 29, six skippers have rounded Cape Horn, with several more to follow later today. Pip Hare docks in Melbourne. Bestaven has steering issue. Joschke completes full engine rebuild. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World.com/nz Posted 28 Dec 04:21 PST Vendée Globe Saturday 28th December Update Vendée Globe Saturday 28th December Update Rush Hour at Cape Horn! There are a huge number of Cape Horn roundings today in the Vendée Globe! Meanwhile, Yoann Richomme on PAPREC ARKÉA has extended his lead on Charlie Dalin on MACIF Santé Prévoyance in the South Atlantic. by Mark Jardine Posted 28 Dec 02:35 PST Pip Hare makes landfall after dismasting Pip Hare makes landfall after dismasting It's not the end to the race she wanted, but she was relieved to step off her stricken yacht It's not the end to the race she wanted, but Pip Hare was relieved to step off her stricken yacht Medallia after breaking the mast 800 nautical miles from Australia. by Pip Hare Ocean Racing Posted 28 Dec 00:06 PST 2024 Sydney Hobart – Mini Maxi 2024 Sydney Hobart – Mini Maxi The year of the mini maxi for the overall win under the IRC measurement rule It was back in The Traditional Hobart that we pondered if 2024 was indeed going to be the year of the mini maxi. Well, it is. Celestial V70 will be the overall champion under IRC, and by definition, also Div0. by John Curnow, Editor, Sail-World AUS Posted 27 Dec 20:01 PST 2024 RSHYR: From around the fleet 2024 RSHYR: From around the fleet A congregation of Sydney nuns is hoping the power of prayer will aid one contender A congregation of Sydney nuns is hoping the power of prayer will aid one contender in this year's race. by Di Pearson & Steve Dettre/RSHYR media Posted 27 Dec 17:09 PST Vendee Globe: Thomas Ruyant rounds Cape Horn Vendee Globe: Thomas Ruyant rounds Cape Horn Thomas Ruyant has rounded Cape Horn, according to positions given in the 1800hrs UTC report re Thomas Ruyant (Vulnerable) has rounded Cape Horn, according to positions given in the 1800hrs UTC report for December 27. He will be followed by Jérémie Beyou, who is expected to round at 0600hrs UTC on Dec 28. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World.com/nz Posted 27 Dec 15:42 PST 2024 RSHYR - Wild Thing 100 overcomes breakage 2024 RSHYR - Wild Thing 100 overcomes breakage Wild Thing 100 battled a litany of damaged equipment to claim third over the line Wild Thing 100 battled a litany of damaged equipment to claim third over the line in the 2024 Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race early Saturday. by Steve Dettre / RSHYR media Posted 27 Dec 15:12 PST Rolex Sydney Hobart focus on overall contenders Rolex Sydney Hobart focus on overall contenders Attention now turns to contenders for the Tattersall Cup With line honours in the 2024 Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race decided, attention now turns to contenders for the Tattersall Cup, awarded to the Overall winner of the race every year. by Di Pearson / RSHYR Media Posted 27 Dec 13:39 PST RSHYR 2024 | Quayside Interviews with Wild Thing RSHYR 2024 | Quayside Interviews with Wild Thing Bow Caddy Media talk with Wild Thing's Skipper and his Daughter Bow Caddy Media talk with Wild Thing's Skipper Grant Wharington and his Daughter, Georgia by Bow Caddy Media Posted 27 Dec 11:31 PST RSHYR 2024 | Quayside Interviews with Celestial RSHYR 2024 | Quayside Interviews with Celestial Bow Caddy Media talk with the Skipper, Master Helmer, and Navigator from Celestial V70 Bow Caddy Media talk with the Skipper, Master Helmer, and Navigator from Celestial V70 by Bow Caddy Media Posted 27 Dec 11:17 PST RSHYR 2024 | Quayside Interviews with LawConnect RSHYR 2024 | Quayside Interviews with LawConnect Bow Caddy Media talk with the Boat Captain, Navigator and Sailing Master from the winner Bow Caddy Media talk with the Boat Captain, Navigator and Sailing Master from the Line Honours winner, LawConnect by Bow Caddy Media Posted 27 Dec 11:10 PST 2024 RSHYR - strong crew performance from winner 2024 RSHYR - strong crew performance from winner LawConnect's Sailing Master Tony Mutter explains how the race unfolded A strong team performance by the crew was the foundation for LawConnect's 2024 Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race Line Honours, according to their Kiwi sailing master Tony Mutter. by Steve Dettre / RSHYR media Posted 27 Dec 10:58 PST Vendée Globe Race Friday Update Vendée Globe Race Friday Update Cape Horn Cavalcade With just 238 miles between fifth placed Jérémie Beyou (Charal) and 11th positioned Yannick Bestaven (Maître CoQ V) a veritable cavalcade of Vendée Globe skippers will pass Cape Horn tomorrow. by Vendée Globe media Posted 27 Dec 10:40 PST LawConnect clear Line Honours victor in RSHYR LawConnect clear Line Honours victor in RSHYR Fast time of 01 day 13 hours 35 minutes 13 seconds is only around four hours adrift of record Christian Beck has defied the pundits, his 100 footer, LawConnect, pulling off Line Honours in the Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race for a second year running, crossing the finish line at Castray Esplanade in Hobart early this morning at 02.35.13hrs AEDT by Di Pearson / RSHYR Media Posted 27 Dec 08:28 PST Clarisse Crémer in the Vendée Globe week 7 Clarisse Crémer in the Vendée Globe week 7 A difficult day after Christmas Has Santa Claus forgotten Clarisse Crémer? Is Point Nemo beyond the reach of the magic of the festive season? by L'Occitane Sailing Team Posted 27 Dec 08:24 PST 2024 Sydney Hobart – Sleep with a little Solace 2024 Sydney Hobart – Sleep with a little Solace The crew from Paul Pincus' Beneteau 44.7, Solace, send us evening thoughts Our friends from the Beneteau 44.7, Solace, have been providing us with videos each evening and then morning, which you have seen in our news shows. by John Curnow, Editor, Sail-World AUS Posted 27 Dec 02:23 PST 2024 RSHYR - LawConnect for Line Honours 2024 RSHYR - LawConnect for Line Honours Back to back wins for LawConnect - just have to get to Hobart first. Christian Beck's LawConnect is in a commanding position to take Line Honours for a second year in succession in the 2024 Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race following the retirement of Master Lock Comanche earlier today. by Greta Quealy/RSHYR media Posted 27 Dec 01:50 PST RSHYR 2024 | 2nd Race Update from Hobart - Dec 27 RSHYR 2024 | 2nd Race Update from Hobart - Dec 27 Updating the retirements to the fleet and reviewing the conditions they are facing Crosbie Lorimer and Wendi Lanham bring you the latest information on the growing list of retirements and what conditions the remaining fleet are experiencing. by Bow Caddy Media Posted 27 Dec 01:43 PST 2004 Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race update 2004 Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race update David Jacobs said they had been asked the question about cancelling Organisers of the 2024 Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race were adamant the race would continue, despite the deaths of two sailors overnight. by Steve Dettre / RSHYR media Posted 27 Dec 01:31 PST Vendée Globe Friday 27th December Update Vendée Globe Friday 27th December Update Richomme leads Atlantic charge + the next Pacific storm Yoann Richomme on PAPREC ARKÉA leads Charlie Dalin on MACIF Santé Prévoyance as the almost inseparable pair have found the wind again in the South Atlantic. by Mark Jardine Posted 27 Dec 00:41 PST Updates on tragic deaths in Sydney Hobart Updates on tragic deaths in Sydney Hobart The names of two sailors killed in accidents overnight on two yachts have been confirmed Roy Quaden 55, from Western Australia, was a crew member on Flying Fish Arctos (NSW). Nick Smith 65, from South Australia, was a crew member on Bowline (SA). by Di Pearson / RSHYR Media Posted 26 Dec 21:58 PST