About the race

About the race

Are you ready to witness ocean racing's most epic chapter yet?

  • ANTIPODES, Bow n: 28, Sail n: GBR2888L, Skipper: Geoff Hill, Owner: Geoff Hill, State-Nation: HK, Design: Santa Cruz 72 ANTIPODES, Bow n: 28, Sail n: GBR2888L, Skipper: Geoff Hill, Owner: Geoff Hill, State-Nation: HK, Design: Santa Cruz 72
  • Race Start Race Start
  • MAYFAIR, Bow n: 02, Sail n: M16, Skipper: Mark Carter, Owner: James Irvine, State-Nation: QLD, Design: Rogers 46 MAYFAIR, Bow n: 02, Sail n: M16, Skipper: Mark Carter, Owner: James Irvine, State-Nation: QLD, Design: Rogers 46

Each Boxing Day, the eyes of the world turn to Sydney Harbour.

The cannon fires. The sails rise. The adventure begins.

Over 600 nautical miles of grit, glory and southern ocean fury, this is the Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race.

An event that has shaped legends, tested champions and inspired generations for almost 80 years.