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Check Out These Epic Shots of the Sydney-Hobart Race as Overall Winner Still Unofficial
Check Out These Epic Shots of the Sydney-Hobart Race as Overall Winner Still Unofficial

28 Dec 2022, 09:58 UTC · By: Tim McKenzie / Andoo Comanche is settled in Line Honours as Celestial nervously awaits the final results in hopes of being declared the overall winner of the Sydney-Hobart

 
Andoo Comanche Takes Line Honours of 2022 Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race
Andoo Comanche Takes Line Honours of 2022 Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race

27 Dec 2022, 16:05 UTC · By: Tim McKenzie / A tumultuous start did not deter the crew of Andoo Comanche from taking advantage of its downwind speed to capture The Great Race

 
Tense Moments as Crewman Goes Overboard in Sydney to Hobart Race, Leader Rages On
Tense Moments as Crewman Goes Overboard in Sydney to Hobart Race, Leader Rages On

27 Dec 2022, 01:38 UTC · By: Tim McKenzie / Andoo Comanche has fallen behind its record pace in the race to Hobart, but its gaining Line Honours in the historic race that is most important

 
Andoo Comanche Leads Sydney to Hobart After Dramatic Start
Andoo Comanche Leads Sydney to Hobart After Dramatic Start

26 Dec 2022, 09:55 UTC · By: Tim McKenzie / The four super-maxi boats in this year's fleet of 109 boats are certainly the stars of the race and they provided some early race drama from the get-go

 
Commercial Ships Break the Norm With Groundbreaking Sailing Concept
Commercial Ships Break the Norm With Groundbreaking Sailing Concept

22 Dec 2022, 02:40 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Ancient sails boast an unmatched charm, but today's futuristic interpretations also bring the power that's needed for a new type of green shpping

 
50th Anniversary Rolex Fastnet Race Entry Period Is on the Horizon
50th Anniversary Rolex Fastnet Race Entry Period Is on the Horizon

12 Dec 2022, 15:49 UTC · By: Tim McKenzie / Sailors wishing to get in on the action in an anniversary year for the venerable Fastnet Race will need to be at the ready come January 11

 
One of the World’s Largest Phinisi Yachts Is a Handbuilt Masterpiece Filled With Luxuries
One of the World’s Largest Phinisi Yachts Is a Handbuilt Masterpiece Filled With Luxuries

12 Dec 2022, 06:04 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / The stunning Prana is at the same time a traditional Indonesian boat made of wood, and an ultra-luxurious floating resort for lavish vacations

 
The Awe-Inspiring $75M Maltese Falcon Is Getting Even Better, Ready for World Domination
The Awe-Inspiring $75M Maltese Falcon Is Getting Even Better, Ready for World Domination

8 Dec 2022, 02:42 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / One of the most incredible sailing superyachts in the world is about to get even more extraordinary, through a complex refit that will take it to the next level

 
Grey Skies Prevail but Wind and Warm Water Add Sunshine to King's Cup
Grey Skies Prevail but Wind and Warm Water Add Sunshine to King's Cup

8 Dec 2022, 00:57 UTC · By: Tim McKenzie / There is no lack of wind out on the Andaman Sea offshore from Phuket, but the sailors in the King's Cup could use some natural Vitamin D

 
The Ending of the SOLAS Big Boat Challenge Makes All Eyes Focus on the Next Grueling Race
The Ending of the SOLAS Big Boat Challenge Makes All Eyes Focus on the Next Grueling Race

7 Dec 2022, 05:10 UTC · By: Tim McKenzie / With the 2022 Australian Maxi Championship in the books, sailors will now focus on preparing for the Boxing Day start of the treacherous Sydney to Hobart Race

 
Watch This Revolutionary Kite System for Ships in Action for the First Time
Watch This Revolutionary Kite System for Ships in Action for the First Time

7 Dec 2022, 04:27 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / A French developer that's backed by Airbus tested its innovative kite for the first time, onboard a ship that transports aircraft components

 
LawConnect Will Live Stream It's Attempt to Win Line Honours in Sydney to Hobart Race
LawConnect Will Live Stream It's Attempt to Win Line Honours in Sydney to Hobart Race

7 Dec 2022, 04:07 UTC · By: Tim McKenzie / For the first time, a boat will live stream during the world-famous Sydney to Hobart race, all the while being in-it-to-win-it

 
Phuket King's Cup Begins With Plenty of Wind and Grey Skies
Phuket King's Cup Begins With Plenty of Wind and Grey Skies

7 Dec 2022, 03:46 UTC · By: Tim McKenzie / After a 2-year hiatus racing finally began again off of Thailand's Phuket under ominous conditions, but the weather did not cool the competition

 
Grueling and Sometimes Deadly Sydney-Hobart Yacht Race Is Just Weeks Away
Grueling and Sometimes Deadly Sydney-Hobart Yacht Race Is Just Weeks Away

6 Dec 2022, 02:12 UTC · By: Tim McKenzie / Renowned as one of most difficult offshore yacht races in the world, the Sydney-Hobart race attracts a crowd come Boxing Day in the land down under

 
Kiwis Reach 124 MPH for First Time in Wind-Powered Land Speed Record Attempt
Kiwis Reach 124 MPH for First Time in Wind-Powered Land Speed Record Attempt

5 Dec 2022, 14:01 UTC · By: Tim McKenzie / After months of waiting the weather finally cooperated and the Kiwis took advantage by recording a successful day inching closer to a world record

 
Asia's Biggest Yachting Regatta Returns to Thailand After Two-Year Absence
Asia's Biggest Yachting Regatta Returns to Thailand After Two-Year Absence

4 Dec 2022, 13:54 UTC · By: Tim McKenzie / The Covid pandemic ground the world to a halt, but signs are emerging that things are returning to normal even in yacht racing circles

 
Luna Rossa Flips Their Foil for the Second Time While Training for the America's Cup
Luna Rossa Flips Their Foil for the Second Time While Training for the America's Cup

3 Dec 2022, 07:39 UTC · By: Tim McKenzie / Once again, we are reminded of the steep learning curve to safely sailing hydrofoils in windy conditions as Luna Ross flips again

 
The Panacea for Any Sailor With a Dream and a Fair Bit of Money May Be the Cure 55
The Panacea for Any Sailor With a Dream and a Fair Bit of Money May Be the Cure 55

1 Dec 2022, 02:40 UTC · By: Tim McKenzie / The land down under has long been known as a sailing part of the world now delivers the industry a refreshing and innovative approach to boat design

 
How a Hurricane Devastated a Populous and Sent a 679-Ton Schooner to a Watery Grave
How a Hurricane Devastated a Populous and Sent a 679-Ton Schooner to a Watery Grave

30 Nov 2022, 15:23 UTC · By: Tim McKenzie / We don't often hear of maritime tragedies at sea during hurricanes as the media focuses the storms making landfall and creating chaos

 
Is It a Sloop, Yawl or Ketch and How Do They Sail Upwind?
Is It a Sloop, Yawl or Ketch and How Do They Sail Upwind?

30 Nov 2022, 00:16 UTC · By: Tim McKenzie / The sailboats of today come in varying shapes and sizes depending on their intended use and all have the ability to sail against the wind to varying degrees