Yacht-Life Articles
Off the water, Langman is the managing director of Noakes Group, one of Australia’s most respected marine services companies. From boatyard operations to specialist refits, Noakes has long been a backbone of the racing fleet, quietly keeping many of the country’s leading yachts in peak condition.
Now, Langman is preparing for another chapter: the Rolex Sydney Hobart debut of his 42-footer Back 2 Black.
Back 2 Black: A Yacht with Global Experience
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From Europe to Hobart: Back 2 Black’s bold debut with Sean Langman at the helm
16-10-2025
By 1700 local time, the yachts were stacked along the Royal Yacht Squadron–style line just off the Promenade des Anglais. A light but steady eight-knot breeze carried the salt tang across the crowded shoreline as the race horns sounded. Out came the big sails, crews grinding hard to squeeze every ounce of pace as they vied for clear air on the short reach toward Monaco and the first points on offer.
09-09-2025
Day three of Hamilton Island Race Week, powered by AMEX, was everything the Whitsundays are famous for – sunshine, steady trade winds, glamour yacht debuts and tight battles across every division – capped by a spectacular Olympic-class finale.
04-09-2025
The 40th edition of Hamilton Island Race Week, presented by AMEX, is underway — a milestone celebration at Australia’s premier Whitsundays sailing and holiday paradise. More than 155 yachts are rigged and ready.
27-08-2025
Two days into Leg 2 of The Ocean Race Europe, and the Bay of Biscay is dishing out exactly what everyone feared — flat seas, fickle breeze, and a fleet so tight you can throw a net over the top five. With Cape Finisterre closing fast, the sailors are staring down a long, sleepless night where one bad sail trim could cost everything.
25-08-2025