Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race 2023

A competitive fleet set for 2023 Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race

23 Nov, 2023 12:40:00 PM

A competitive fleet set for 2023 Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race

A diverse fleet, including multiple former winners, will take on the 628 nautical mile Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race on Boxing Day. One hundred and thirteen boats are entered for the 78th running of Cruising Yacht Club of Australia’s famous race, which begins on Sydney Harbour at 1 PM on Tuesday 26 December.

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21 Nov, 2023 09:26:00 AM

2023 Southern Cross Cup

The CYCA is pleased to again be holding the Southern Cross Cup in the 2023 Rolex Sydney Hobart. This team-based trophy is open to three boats from any Club, State or Country entered in IRC Category of the 2023 RSHYR.

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Rolex Sydney Hobart Clothing Range from Helly Hansen

14 Nov, 2023 12:51:00 PM

Rolex Sydney Hobart Clothing Range from Helly Hansen

The Cruising Yacht Club of Australia is proud to join forces with Helly Hansen as our official merchandise partner for the 2023 summer season.

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2023 Rolex Sydney Hobart – entries close with 120 teams

30 Oct, 2023 06:52:00 AM

2023 Rolex Sydney Hobart – entries close with 120 teams

Entries for the 2023 Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race close

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Two weeks to close of entries. Less than 75 days to Boxing Day

13 Oct, 2023 11:06:00 AM

Two weeks to close of entries. Less than 75 days to Boxing Day

With entries for the 2023 Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race closing in two weeks’ time and less than 75 days to its start on Sydney Harbour on Boxing Day, the organizer of the 628 nautical mile ocean classic, the Cruising Yacht Club of Australia, is encouraged by the quality and breadth of the fleet already confirmed.

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Andoo Comanche wins Line Honours in 2023 Noakes Sydney Gold Coast Yacht Race

31 Jul, 2023 10:22:00 AM

Andoo Comanche wins Line Honours in 2023 Noakes Sydney Gold Coast Yacht Race

Andoo Comanche has claimed Line Honours in the 384 nautical mile Noakes Sydney Gold Coast, for the second year in a row. The VPLP/Verdier Maxi 100, skippered by John Winning Jr, crossed the line at 4.34am in 1 day, 15 hours, 34 minutes and 33 seconds to claim another win in the race that was created back in 1986 to promote tourism to South-East Queensland.

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Sean Langman's Maluka finishes first in Division 4B in Rolex Fastnet Race

30 Jul, 2023 11:02:00 AM

Sean Langman's Maluka finishes first in Division 4B in Rolex Fastnet Race

Sean Langman, Managing Director of Noakes Group - sponsor of this Noakes Sydney Gold Coast Yacht Race - has successfully completed the 50th edition of the Rolex Fastnet Race this week, to arrive in Cherbourg, Normandy.

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Eve takes on 'The Everest' of sailing the Rolex Fastnet

24 Jul, 2023 04:27:00 PM

Eve takes on 'The Everest' of sailing the Rolex Fastnet

CYCA Member Robert Griffiths this weekend took part in the start of the Fastnet Cup Challenge aboard Swan 65 Eve, sailing from Cowes at 1300hrs BST on 22 July.

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22 Jul, 2023 03:05:00 PM

First gets the oyster, second the shell

A crystal-clear day in Cowes, where the sky shines a bright corn flour blue. Up high atop of a grey flagpole, white Rolex Fastnet flags flap in the wind. Down below, sailors voices drift up in a chatter of excitement. And for Sydney sailors Cecily Conlon and Dinah Eagle today is truly a day unlike any other. The world is their oyster.

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Mad Dash to the start line for this CYCA Member

22 Jul, 2023 02:52:00 PM

Mad Dash to the start line for this CYCA Member

At 2200hrs local time in Australia **Mad Dash** will compete in the 2023 Rolex Fastnet Yacht Race. **Mad Dash** has already completed all three qualifiers, so we caught up with CYCA crew member Thomas Eizinger in the UK, to hear a little more about the boat’s campaign and how he got involved from his home in Sydney.

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