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News11 Jan 20264 min read

Master Lock Comanche and URM Group Dominate SOLAS Big Boat Challenge - 2025 Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race

Two of offshore racing’s biggest names laid down unmistakable markers ahead of the 2025 Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race. Under blue skies and postcard conditions, Master Lock Comanche and URM Group delivered emphatic performances in the SOLAS Big Boat Challenge.

News31 Dec 20254 min read

Min River Declared Winner of the 2025 Rolex Sydney Hobart

The Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race has never been a contest that ends neatly at the finish line. For all its drama offshore, the race has a long history of decisions, disputes and fine margins being settled ashore — sometimes days later, when the salt has dried and the paperwork begins.

News29 Dec 20253 min read

The 80th Sydney Hobart Yacht Race

Before the gun fires and the fleet charges south, the Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race will pause this Boxing Day to look back — and do so in style. To mark the 80th edition of one of offshore sailing’s most revered contests, the Cruising Yacht Club of Australia will stage a Parade of Sail, celebrating the founding fathers, the early boats, and the stories that shaped a race first sailed in 1945.

Races28 Dec 20253 min read

80th Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race has a new headline act

Master Lock Comanche Fires a Warning Shot: Champions Poised for Overall Cabbage Tree Island Race Glory The road to the 80th Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race has a new headline act — and it thunders in red, black, and carbon fibre. Master Lock Comanche, already one of the most feared Maxi yachts on the planet, has delivered a dominant statement victory in the Cabbage Tree Island Race, the traditional proving ground for

News16 Oct 20255 min read

80th Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race: The Cat’s Out of the Bag — Haynes Returns for the 80th Anniversary Race

When the cannons fire from Sydney Harbour on Boxing Day 2025, all eyes will be on one familiar blue hull: Celestial V70. At the helm will be Sam Haynes, Commodore of the Cruising Yacht Club of Australia (CYCA), defending Rolex Sydney Hobart Overall Champion, and now chasing a historic third Tattersall Cup victory in what promises to be the most competitive edition of the race in decades.

News25 Dec 20252 min read

The Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race: An Epic Sea Battle Among the Supermaxis

In the world of competitive sailing, the Rolex Sydney Hobart stands apart, bringing together multimillion-dollar yachts and the who's who of sailing.

Races25 Dec 20252 min read

When the Titans Collide on Waves: Supermaxi Yachts Battle in the Rolex Sydney Hobart Race

In the world of high-stake yacht racing, the Rolex Sydney Hobart proves yet again to be a blend of old mate camaraderie and fierce rivalry.

Races20 Dec 20252 min read

The Power of Sydney Hobart Yacht Race: Unveiling the Offshore Performance of LawConnect and Comanche

The Sydney Hobart Yacht Race is a theatre of tradition, endurance, and high-stakes competition, where the most innovative sailing equipment is tested to the limit.

Races22 Nov 20251 min read

Human Spirit Soars As Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race Marks Its 80th Edition

The 80th edition of the Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race celebrates a legacy of courage, endurance, and remarkable human achievement.

Races16 Oct 20252 min read

Commodore of CYCA Sam Haynes Targets a Triumphant Third Win at the Rolex Sydney Hobart Race

Commodore Sam Haynes, the defending champion at the Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race, is eyeing a historian three-peat at the iconic race's 80th edition.

Races18 Oct 20252 min read

Relive the Excitement of Sydney-Auckland and Ready Up for the 80th Rolex Sydney-Hobart Yacht Race

Experience the thrill of ocean racing as we take you through the oaths of the Sydney to Auckland ocean race, followed by a peek into the upcoming Rolex Sydney-Hobart Yacht Race.

Races30 Dec 20255 min read

A Boxing Day institution where grit meets ocean

There are yacht races, and then there is the Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race — a Boxing Day institution where grit meets ocean, and fortunes are won or lost on the cruel 628-mile highway south. This year’s 80th edition was no different: a brutal opening leg out of Sydney Harbour, a tactical slug-fest across Bass Strait, and a battle down the Tasmanian coast that proved once again why this is one of sport’s toughest of

News16 Oct 20254 min read

A New Chapter in Australia’s Offshore Racing Story

Few names in Australian sailing carry as much recognition as Sean Langman. With a career that spans everything from skiffs and classic restorations to maxis and modern offshore campaigns, Langman has built a reputation for versatility, ingenuity, and relentless competitiveness. He is a sailor who never backs down from a challenge, whether that means taking on the Rolex Sydney Hobart in a home-built skiff, or rebuildi

Races26 Jul 20252 min read

The 2025 Noakes Sydney Gold Coast Yacht Race Kicks Off Amid Perfect Sailing Conditions

The eagerly-anticipated Noakes Sydney Gold Coast Yacht Race 2025 commenced amidst stunning winter weather, showcasing a thrilling, adrenaline-fuelled day on the waves.

Races18 Jul 20252 min read

Thrilling one-design showdown as J/99s conquer the Noakes Sydney Gold Coast Yacht Race

In the 2025 Noakes Sydney Gold Coast Yacht Race, a competitive field of J/99 yachts turns heads as they dominate the Double Handed Division.

Races25 Dec 20252 min read

Unraveling the Mysteries of Isobars and Their Influence on the Sydney to Hobart Race

Combine isobars' eloquent dance, that carves meteorological pathways, with sailing battles and a picnic perspective for an enticing read.

News22 Dec 20251 min read

World Premiere of Riveting Yacht Race Documentary 'True South' Graces Sydney's Westpac OpenAir Cinema

The riveting documentary 'True South' garners attention as it commemorates 80 years of the Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race, premiering at the Westpac OpenAir Cinema in Sydney.

Destinations14 Mar 20264 min read

Where Sailors go when they need to relax

At OldSeaDogs.com, we believe every sailor is part of a bigger story — one that’s written in salt spray, wind shifts, and club burgee traditions. Whether you’re crossing oceans, dodging buoys in a frostbite series, or tying up for a pint after a Wednesday evening race, it’s the clubs that anchor us.

News02 Feb 20265 min read

It’s the RORC Caribbean 600

If ever there was a racecourse designed for a heavyweight brawl, it’s the RORC Caribbean 600. And this February, the 2026 edition is shaping up to be a naval duel of the highest order — a 600-mile offshore street fight between two of the fastest monohulls on the planet: Leopard 3 and Black Jack 100.

News26 Nov 20253 min read

Admiral’s Cup 2027 Offshore Sailing’s Golden Era Returns

The Royal Ocean Racing Club (RORC) has confirmed that the Admiral’s Cup – long regarded as the pinnacle of international offshore team racing – will officially return in 2027. The announcement follows the spectacular 2025 comeback, which ended a 22-year absence and reignited one of sailing’s most prestigious competitions.

News02 Sept 20253 min read

Hamilton Island Race Week 40th: Champions, Close Calls

As the 40th Hamilton Island Race Week, presented by AMEX, enters its final stretch, the scoreboard is beginning to reveal its champions. Some divisions are all but wrapped up, while others promise a nail-biting showdown in Saturday’s final island passage race.

News20 Jul 20255 min read

Could two shiny new JPK 1050s cause trouble in IRC Two?

Wouldn’t be the first time a Jean-Pierre Kelbert design came in sideways and stole the silverware. His initials are stamped on the transom — literally — and his boats have a reputation for upsetting the pecking order in offshore racing. The 34-foot JPK 1050 might just be the sharpest new weapon in a fleet of 73, and it’s already shown a flash of brilliance.

News17 Jul 20254 min read

Admiral’s Cup Triumphant Return to Cowes in July 2025

The Admiral’s Cup returns to Cowes from 17 July to 1 August 2025, reviving offshore sailing’s iconic team race. National teams will compete in inshore and offshore events, celebrating Corinthian spirit, tradition, and global competition on the Solent.

Races10 Jul 20256 min read

Record-breaking offshore classics set to race in IRC Zero

IRC Zero has a rich seam of ocean-going history running through it. While French round the world race legend Jean-Luc Van Den Heede (aka VDH) isn’t competing in the Rolex Fastnet Race, two of his former steeds will be on the IRC Zero start line.

Races03 Jul 20255 min read

Could a maxi yacht achieve the Rolex Fastnet Race triple?

The fight to claim the prestigious monohull line honours prize in the centenary edition of the Royal Ocean Racing Club’s Rolex Fastnet Race is lining up to be a tough one between the world’s fastest 100ft maxi yachts. The winner of the Erivale Trophy for monohull line honours will follow a long line of the most significant offshore racing yachts of all time, such as Rambler 88, Comanche, ICAP Leopard 3, Alfa Romeo, S

Races03 May 20262 min read

May 15 Registration Deadline Beckons for Grand Rolex Big Boat Series at St. Francis Yacht Club

Join the yachting elite and register by May 15 for the highly anticipated Rolex Big Boat Series at St. Francis Yacht Club.

News25 Apr 20262 min read

Sailing Legend and Indomitable Spirit: Remembering the Exceptional Gordon Ingate OAM

Sailing world mourns the loss of its revered figure, the evergreen Gordon Ingate, fondly known as 'Wingy', who left a long-lasting legacy.

Races28 Mar 20262 min read

Race Around Australia 2028 Stirs Adrenalin; The Shorthanded Ocean Racing Association Calls for Interested Parties

Whip up excitement for the 2028 Race Around Australia, as the Shorthanded Ocean Racing Association of Australia invites interested contenders to express their intentions.

Races25 Feb 20262 min read

Anticipation Builds as Two-Handed Powerhouses Rejoin the Fray at Pittwater to Coffs Harbour Yacht Race

The illustrious Pittwater to Coffs Harbour Yacht Race prepares to welcome back notable two-handers, assuring an exciting competition.

News08 Nov 20252 min read

Palm Beach Motor Yachts Presents Innovative Upgrades for Palm Beach XI Preceding 2025 RSHR

Mark Richards helms an ambitious transformation of Palm Beach XI, showcasing state-of-the-art upgradations ahead of 2025 RSHR.

News05 Nov 20252 min read

An Embodiment of Innovation: Palm Beach Motor Yachts Reveals Ambitious Rebuild of Wild Oat XI

Palm Beach Motor Yachts is ushering in a new era for the renowned regatta champion, Wild Oats XI, reimagining it as Palm Beach XI.

Races21 Jun 20252 min read

Experience the Premiere Cannes-Malta Race: Where Cinema Meets Sailing

Immerse yourself in the thrills of the first-ever exciting Cannes-Malta Race, a remarkable merger between prestigious sailing clubs and fascinating Mediterranean landscapes.