SydneyToHobart Articles
Long before foils, canting keels and weather routers, just nine yachts set off on that inaugural voyage south. None of those sailors could have imagined that their modest adventure would grow into a 628-nautical-mile institution, watched by millions worldwide and drawing fleets as large as 371 starters, as seen in the race’s 50th anniversary year in 1994.
A moving tribute on Sydney Harbour On Boxing Day morning, classic yachts will assemble in Rose Bay, before beginning the Parade of Sail from 10:30am to 11:30am.
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Before the race south begins, the past takes centre stage.
29-12-2025
In classic east-coast conditions, Comanche powered her way up the NSW coastline and back, completing the 172-nautical-mile course in a provisional 14hrs 34mins 21secs. The final two miles, however, offered the sort of maddening calm that only ocean racing can produce — glassy water, postcard sunrise, absolutely zero wind. Comanche ghosted across the line, sails hanging limp but boat speed still good enough to secure another clinical Line Honours win.
28-12-2025
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.
16-10-2025