Sydney Hobart Race, Vendee Globe, Mini Globe Race Sydney Hobart Race, Vendee Globe, Mini Globe Race David Schmidt looks at one of his sincere regrets One of my sincere regrets from my (long-ago) college days was that I arrived in Sydney, Australia, for a semester-long study abroad program a few weeks after the start of the annual Sydney Hobart Race (December 26). by David Schmidt Posted 24 Dec 08:00 PST RSHYR 2024 | Chris Lewis Interview RSHYR 2024 | Chris Lewis Interview Navigator on LawConnect walks through the weather system for the 2024 Hobart Chris Lewis - or Lew as he's better known to most - was the navigator aboard LawConnect when she won Line Honours in 2023. Lew is back for more with LawConnect in 2024 and this is race forecast step by step, using the European model on PredictWind by Bow Caddy Media Posted 24 Dec 18:45 PST Vendée Globe Race Tuesday Update Vendée Globe Race Tuesday Update It's a Cape Horn Christmas cracker for leader Richomme When he crossed Cape Horn as the narrowest of narrow leaders at the head of the 36 strong Vendée Globe fleet at 23:27:20hrs UTC on Monday night Yoann Richomme set two new records for the solo round the world course. by Vendée Globe media Posted 24 Dec 10:42 PST Cape2Rio 2025 announces headline sponsor Cape2Rio 2025 announces headline sponsor For the 51st edition of this prestigious transatlantic event Alexforbes has been named the headline sponsor of the Cape2Rio 2025 race, marking the 51st edition of this prestigious transatlantic event. by Royal Cape Yacht Club Posted 24 Dec 10:22 PST A Year of Celebration, Competition, and Community A Year of Celebration, Competition, and Community RS Sailing reflects on an incredible year As we reflect on an incredible year, RS Sailing extends a heartfelt thanks to all the dedicated members of the racing community, from those organizing small local regattas to the passionate competitors and volunteers involved in events. by RS Sailing Posted 24 Dec 08:00 PST Vendee Globe: Richomme sets two records Vendee Globe: Richomme sets two records Yoann Richomme has beaten Charlie Dalin to round Cape Horn - Updated story Vendee Globe have advised in the latest update that at 2327hrs UTC on Dec 23 that Yoann Richomme was the first Vendee Globe competitor to round Cape Horn. He has taken over 3days 13hrs off the 2016 record. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World.com/nz Posted 24 Dec 06:14 PST Gear that conquers oceans Gear that conquers oceans Zhik proud to partner the record-breaking Yoann Richomme Zhik, innovative sailing apparel leader, is proud to highlight its role as the ultimate performance partner for elite ocean racing. by Zhik Posted 24 Dec 04:00 PST Dealtry Pickford signs up for the GSC 2027-2028 Dealtry Pickford signs up for the GSC 2027-2028 Global Solo Challenge is thrilled to welcome the Cape Town sailor The Global Solo Challenge is thrilled to welcome Cape Town sailor Dealtry Pickford to the lineup for the 2027-2028 edition. by Marco Nannini / Global Solo Challenge Posted 24 Dec 02:40 PST RSHYR 2024 | Dec 24 Update by Bow Caddy Media RSHYR 2024 | Dec 24 Update by Bow Caddy Media With less than 48 hours until race start, the weather models are starting to align With less than 48 hours until race start on Boxing Day the weather models are starting to align. Having spoken to a number of navigators Crosbie Lorimer provides a brief update from the CYCA. by Bow Caddy Media Posted 24 Dec 02:13 PST Fast race forecast for Rolex Sydney Hobart Fast race forecast for Rolex Sydney Hobart Boats can expect a fast start according to the NSW Bureau of Meteorology Boats can expect a fast start to the 2024 Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race according to the latest information from the NSW Bureau of Meteorology. by Steve Dettre/RSHYR media Posted 23 Dec 22:55 PST Vendée Globe Christmas Eve Update Vendée Globe Christmas Eve Update Richomme Smashes Cape Horn Record! At just before midnight UTC, Yoann Richomme on PAPREC ARKÉA rounded Cape Horn, the last of the great capes in the Vendee Globe race. by Mark Jardine Posted 23 Dec 22:41 PST Co-skippers tackling the seas with novel approach Co-skippers tackling the seas with novel approach In the 2024 Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race Co-skippers Saskia Groen-In't-Woud and Maud Demazure are tackling the 2024 Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race as a qualifier for the Melbourne to Osaka race. by Steve Dettre/RSHYR media Posted 23 Dec 21:13 PST 2024 Sydney Hobart – In the zone 2024 Sydney Hobart – In the zone A shorter drag race, an earlier blow, and massive speed hump. Game on! You just have to love Christmas Eve. It is the time when he models all begin to align, or if not, the companionway hatch most certainly does. As this gets written, the supermaxis no longer look to be in the zone of getting to Hobart in record time. by John Curnow, Editor, Sail-World AUS Posted 23 Dec 20:07 PST Long trek to take part was just a warm-up Long trek to take part was just a warm-up 17,000 nautical mile sail for the 2024 Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race Sailing some 17,000 nautical miles to take part in the 2024 Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race may not seem like the perfect preparation for a race that is a mere 628 nautical miles (1,170km) long. by Steve Dettre/RSHYR media Posted 23 Dec 13:15 PST Vendée Globe Race Monday Update Vendée Globe Race Monday Update Leading duo seem blessed at Christmas Seemingly glued together, only a few miles apart, Vendée Globe leaders Charlie Dalin (MACIF Santé Prévoyance) and Yoann Richomme (PAPREC ARKÉA) are set to round Cape Horn this Monday evening around 2200hrs UTC. by Vendée Globe media Posted 23 Dec 11:04 PST 2025 GWA Wingfoil World Tour calendar out now 2025 GWA Wingfoil World Tour calendar out now Let's look forward to an even more exciting year! The 2024 GWA Wingfoil World Tour delivered an incredible season of action, with athletes showcasing their skills across Wave, Big Air, Surf-Freestyle, and FreeFly-Slalom disciplines. by GWA Wingfoil World Tour Posted 23 Dec 08:26 PST Sylvester Ambrose Simmons Memorial Awards Sylvester Ambrose Simmons Memorial Awards The Foundation announces Youth Sailor of the Year 2024 The Sylvester Ambrose Simmons Memorial Foundation held its second annual members' dinner on Saturday, 14th December, at De Reef in Bequia. by SVG Sailing Association Posted 23 Dec 07:25 PST Musto Skiff 21st annual Class Survey Musto Skiff 21st annual Class Survey Inviting the sailing community to share feedback on their class activities over 2024 The International Musto Skiff Class Association (IMSCA) has launched its 21st Annual Class Survey, inviting its class members and the wider sailing community to share feedback on their class activities over 2024. by International Musto Skiff Class Association Posted 23 Dec 06:03 PST The X-Yachts Gold Cup Festival 2025 The X-Yachts Gold Cup Festival 2025 Reserve the dates 6-8th June, more information coming February 1st The Gold Cup returns with a new and more modern concept in Haderslev June 6-8th where it all started. We name it The X-Yachts Gold Cup Festival, and it will still feature competitive sailing, but this time with extended focus on social activities. by X-Yachts Posted 23 Dec 06:00 PST Boris Herrmann passes Point Nemo Boris Herrmann passes Point Nemo Currently racing in 7th place against 35 remaining competitors in the Vendée Globe This Monday morning, Team Malizia's skipper Boris Herrmann reached yet another milestone in the Vendée Globe 2024-2025. by Team Malizia Posted 23 Dec 05:16 PST Nicolas Lunven always on high alert Nicolas Lunven always on high alert The skipper of Holcim-PRB has been delivering an impressive Vendée Globe since the start The Vendée Globe is a grueling marathon that wears down sailors and boats alike, ocean after ocean. Having passed south of Point Nemo this morning, Nicolas Lunven is holding up to the marathon pace without flinching. by Team HOLCIM - PRB Posted 23 Dec 04:26 PST All eyes on 2025: GKA Kite World Tour calendar All eyes on 2025: GKA Kite World Tour calendar Out before the team and riders take a well-deserved Christmas break Before the team and riders take a well-deserved Christmas break, we think it's the perfect time to reveal the 2025 Calendar. by GKA Kite World Tour Posted 23 Dec 02:41 PST Vendée Globe Monday Morning Update Vendée Globe Monday Morning Update Who will claim the Cape Horn record? Yoann Richomme on Paprec Arkéa and Charlie Dalin on MACIF Santé Prévoyance are set to round the legendary Cape Horn at around 2300 UTC today, but it is far from clear as to which of them will get their first. by Mark Jardine Posted 23 Dec 01:21 PST Breaking things is part of preparation for Fleury Breaking things is part of preparation for Fleury Damien Fleury is not worried about pushing French boat Cocody to its limits Damien Fleury is not particularly worried about pushing French boat Cocody to its limits during the 2024 Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race. by Steve Dettre/RSHYR media Posted 22 Dec 22:55 PST WASZP & SAILGP launch new competition format WASZP & SAILGP launch new competition format To introduce a WASZP Grand Final Event and Global Qualification Series WASZP, the innovative one-design foiling class, and SailGP, the global racing championship, have announced a strategic restructuring of their original partnership to introduce a WASZP Grand Final Event and Global Qualification Series. by Marc Ablett Posted 22 Dec 21:15 PST Rolex Sydney Hobart first timers say 'bring it on' Rolex Sydney Hobart first timers say 'bring it on' Olivia Gates, 30, will compete in her first Sydney Hobart on December 26 Olivia Gates, 30, will compete in her first Sydney Hobart on December 26 - and it is interesting to consider that when the nurse from Newcastle moved to Sydney four years ago, sailing was not on her radar. by Greta Quealy / RSHYR Media Posted 22 Dec 16:57 PST 48th Palamós Christmas Race overall 48th Palamós Christmas Race overall Polish crews are the big winners The 48th Palamós Christmas Race crowned its winners after four days of intense competition in the waters of the bay of Palamós (Girona), with a very high international participation with teams from 16 countries represented. by Jaume Soler Posted 22 Dec 11:22 PST Cape Horn records set to tumble Cape Horn records set to tumble Fatigue is the constant, gnawing, universal presence in the Vendée Globe At six weeks into the Vendée Globe, with the leading duo Yoann Richomme (PAPREC ARKÉA) and Charlie Dalin (MACIF Santé Prévoyance) set to round Cape Horn late tomorrow, fatigue is the constant, gnawing, universal presence. by Vendée Globe media Posted 22 Dec 10:25 PST 2025 AEGEAN 600 now open for entry 2025 AEGEAN 600 now open for entry Fifth edition to start on 6th July Organizers at the Hellenic Offshore Racing Club (HORC) are pleased to announce that the entry process is now open for the fifth edition of the AEGEAN 600. by AEGEAN 600 Posted 22 Dec 09:48 PST Sailing Grand Slam announces 2025 event dates Sailing Grand Slam announces 2025 event dates Along with a new website and the initial Notice of Race The new Sailing Slam (SGS) continues to take shape, with a new website launched and the initial Notice of Race published for 2025, the first year of the series. by Kiel Week Posted 22 Dec 04:37 PST Another Chapter enters its exciting chapter yet Another Chapter enters its exciting chapter yet Set for the epic 2024 Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race Tommy Dickens might have turned down some offers in his young life, but when the 23-year-old from the UK was given the chance to sail in the Cruising Yacht Club of Australia's 2024 Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race, he grabbed it with both hands. by Greta Quealy / RSHYR Media Posted 22 Dec 02:03 PST Vendée Globe Sunday Morning Update Vendée Globe Sunday Morning Update Close Cross in the Pacific! Yoann Richomme on Paprec Arkéa took the lead in the Vendée Globe on Saturday, and continues his charge towards Cape Horn, but Charlie Dalin on MACIF Santé Prévoyance seems unfazed, biding his time for when the Atlantic conditions may suit him better. by Mark Jardine Posted 22 Dec 01:26 PST 18ft Skiff NSW Championship overall 18ft Skiff NSW Championship overall The Rag & Famish Hotel team clinch the title after an exciting final day The Rag & Famish Hotel team of Harry Price/Josh Porebski, Max Paul and Finn Rodowicz became the 2024-25 NSW 18ft skiff champion after an exciting day of action-packed racing in the final two races of the championship on Sydney Harbour today. by Frank Quealey Posted 22 Dec 00:02 PST RSHYR 2024 | Dec 22 Update by Bow Caddy Media RSHYR 2024 | Dec 22 Update by Bow Caddy Media It's looking like a very fast race for the front runners Four days to go to the start of this year's Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race and the race forecast is shaping up interestingly! by Bow Caddy Media Posted 21 Dec 22:30 PST Overall contenders ready to race Overall contenders ready to race Six past winners are racing in the 2024 Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race Ronald Epstein, owner/skipper of the new JPK 11.80, Bacchanal, found himself a little bit star-struck he sat in the middle of the heavyweight panel for the 2024 Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race Overall Contenders press conference at the CYCA today. by Greta Quealy / RSHYR Media Posted 21 Dec 22:02 PST Sydney Hobart – Tasman in 20 hours Sydney Hobart – Tasman in 20 hours Four days out from the big race is always a perilous time to be making weather predictions Four days out from the big race is always a perilous time to be making weather predictions. The advanced computer models we have today do make it more approachable than ever, however. by John Curnow, Editor, Sail-World AUS Posted 21 Dec 21:06 PST 48th Palamós Christmas Race Day 3 48th Palamós Christmas Race Day 3 Final day set to decide the champions The penultimate day saw some classes, such as the 29er class with the Poles Symon Kolka and Bartorsz Zmudzinski, in 420 the Italians Alessio Cindolo and Sara Valente and in ILCA 4 the Argentinean Bruno Römer, very well on course for the final victory. by Jaume Soler Posted 21 Dec 14:05 PST Zhik partners with LawConnect Zhik partners with LawConnect To dominate the Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race Zhik, the industry leader in performance sailing apparel, is thrilled to extend its partnership with LawConnect for a further three years, supporting the super maxi yacht for the upcoming Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race. by Zhik Posted 21 Dec 13:30 PST Vendée Globe Race Saturday Update Vendée Globe Race Saturday Update Christmas box-office blockbuster at Cape Horn The tactical battle at the front of the Vendée Globe is every bit as engaging as any Christmas TV thriller except in this instance there is no bad guy, no evil villain to hiss at. by Vendée Globe media Posted 21 Dec 10:00 PST Transpac is for everyone Transpac is for everyone Entries are stacking up for Transpac 2025, with 34 boats committed to the sailing contest Once again, the challenge of racing 2,225nm from Los Angeles to Hawaii is drawing all types of boats, from high-tech multihulls to traditional monohulls, from amateurs racing for the first time to veteran competitors. by Transpacific Yacht Club Posted 21 Dec 09:23 PST