Rolex Sydney Hobart 101 | Get to know the 628 Nautical Mile Challenge
Each year, sailors from around the world descend on Sydney Harbour to compete in one of the world's toughest offshore challenges.
Watch the Video2025 Rolex Sydney Hobart - Start Broadcast Replay
Watch a replay of the live broadcast of the start of the 2025 Rolex Sydney Hobart, the milestone 80th edition of the race.
Watch videoLawConnect leads early as Beck plays down betting talk and fleet attrition begins
Out on a fast and unsettled Tasman Sea, Christian Beck sounded both surprised and quietly satisfied as his 100-footer LawConnect clung to a narrow early advantage in the opening hours of the 2025 Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race.
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About The Race
The Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race began in 1945 when nine yachts gathered on what was originally planned to be a leisurely cruise down to Hobart. As the spark of competition ignited amongst them, when the smallest competitor Rani sailed into Constitution Dock on New Years Day 1946, their journey gave birth to what would become the legendary Sydney Hobart Yacht Race. Transforming into an international yachting classic, the Race quickly became an icon of Australian summer sport.
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YACHT PROFILE
Inner Circle
- Sail number
- M762
- Type
- Farr 40 IOR
- Owner
- Darren Cooney
CYCA Shop
OFFICIAL 80th ROLEX SYDNEY HOBART - Helly Hansen MERCHANDISE
INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING IS BACK when purchasing Rolex Sydney Hobart 2025 merchandise online.
Shop the official 80th Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race clothing range in person at the Club in New Beach Road, Darling Point or online below.
From casual to technical clothing, there is something for everyone. Be quick as stock is limited.
About CYCA
Cruising Yacht Club of Australia (CYCA) is Australia’s premier yacht club and home to what is considered yachting’s ‘Everest’ – the Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race. Members, guests and visitors enjoy being part of an active sailing club in a superb location on Rushcutters Bay, only minutes from Sydney’s CBD. CYCA was established in 1944 and over the years has become Australia’s leading exponent of ocean racing and sea safety, with a reputation that attracts yachts and crews globally.
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