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, and sixth 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 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 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 2024 Sydney Hobart – An afternoon jam session 2024 Sydney Hobart – An afternoon jam session For LawConnect there is the matter of just under 200nm to cover As LawConnect makes her way ever closer to the finish at Battery Point in the 2024 Sydney Hobart and claim Line Honours, there is the matter of just under 200nm to cover, as at the time of writing. by John Curnow, Editor, Sail-World AUS Posted 26 Dec 21:31 PST RSHYR 2024 | Race Update from Hobart - December 27 RSHYR 2024 | Race Update from Hobart - December 27 From Constitution Dock, Bow Caddy media look at all the news of the race to date Crosbie Lorimer and Wendi Lanham provide the first update from Hobart on the overnight news from the race. by Bow Caddy Media Posted 26 Dec 21:00 PST 2024 Sydney Hobart – Condolences/racing continues 2024 Sydney Hobart – Condolences/racing continues Sail-World.com joins with the whole sailing community worldwide in expressing our condolences Sail-World.com joins with the whole sailing community worldwide in expressing our condolences to the families and friends of the two souls lost off Flying Fish Arctos and Bowline. by John Curnow, Editor, Sail-World AUS Posted 26 Dec 18:00 PST Rolex Sydney Hobart: Live from Law Connect Rolex Sydney Hobart: Live from Law Connect Join Tony Mutter and the crew of the supermaxi Law Connect for live onboard coverage Join Tony Mutter and the crew of the supermaxi Law Connect for live onboard coverage from the Rolex Sydney Hobart Race by Law Connect Posted 26 Dec 13:29 PST Tragic deaths in Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race Tragic deaths in Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race On Flying Fish Arctos (NSW) and Bowline (SA) both crew members were hit by the boom There have been, tragically, two separate deaths overnight in the 2024 Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race, involving the vessels Flying Fish Arctos (NSW) and Bowline (SA). by Di Pearson / RSHYR Media Posted 26 Dec 11:57 PST Master Lock Comanche out of Rolex Sydney Hobart Master Lock Comanche out of Rolex Sydney Hobart Mainsail damage forces frontrunner to retire In shock news early this morning, Master Lock Comanche (NSW) has retired from the Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race, reporting mainsail damage. by Di Pearson / RSHYR Media Posted 26 Dec 10:16 PST 2024 Sydney Hobart – List of Retirees grows 2024 Sydney Hobart – List of Retirees grows Just like the weather, the list of retirees continues to build. For 16 crews, it is done Just like the weather, the list of retirees continues to build. For 16 crews, the 2024 Sydney Hobart is over. by John Curnow, Editor, Sail-World AUS Posted 26 Dec 10:00 PST Vendée Globe Race Thursday Update Vendée Globe Race Thursday Update The elastic effect is seen all the way through the fleet Expansion and compression. Stretching and rebounding. The elastic effect is seen all the way through the Vendée Globe fleet. by Vendée Globe media Posted 26 Dec 09:38 PST RSHYR 2024 | Start images 2 Bow Caddy Media RSHYR 2024 | Start images 2 Bow Caddy Media The strong Nor'easter with bright sunshine and building swell as seen from the air The Bow Caddy team was fortunate to be in the air. A strong nor'easter, bright sunshine and a building swell made for some great photo opportunities. by Bow Caddy Media Posted 26 Dec 09:36 PST RSHYR 2024 | Start images 1 Bow Caddy Media RSHYR 2024 | Start images 1 Bow Caddy Media Photographer's delight - A strong nor'easter, bright sunshine and a building swell Conditions outside the Sydney Heads at the start of the Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race today were ideal for photographers. A strong nor'easter, bright sunshine and a building swell made for some great photo opportunities. by Bow Caddy Media Posted 26 Dec 09:33 PST Vaikobi beach coats back in stock Vaikobi beach coats back in stock Cozy, quick-dry microfleece lining. Great to keep warm or get changed in Cozy, quick-dry microfleece lining. Great to keep warm or get changed in. Quality non-rust zips. Oversized hood for cold days. by Vaikobi Posted 26 Dec 07:32 PST 2024 Sydney Hobart – Comanche latest scalp 2024 Sydney Hobart – Comanche latest scalp Comanche who was so far ahead of her own record pace is now retired at sea. Shame It's in the name. Belting downhill is just plain brutal on boats. Heaps of fun, but everything and everyone is doing it, well, hard. Alas, Comanche who was so far ahead of her own record pace is now retired at sea due to mainsail damage. Shame by John Curnow, Editor, Sail-World AUS Posted 26 Dec 05:28 PST