Sydney to Hobart
‘I’m so lucky’: Man who survived tragic 1998 Sydney to Hobart is The Everest’s best story
Paul Lumtin set off for Hobart on a boat with nine people on it in the famous race 26 years ago. Only six survived. He’s now the inspiration behind a star horse.
- by Adam Pengilly
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Tom Slingsby sits for the Archibald ahead of Sydney chapter of SailGP
The five time Australian Male Sailor of the Year will skipper Team Australia at its home SailGP race on Sydney Harbour this weekend. He’s also been asked to pose for the country’s top portraiture prize.
- by Michael Koziol
Bizarre conflict polarises Sydney’s historic 18-foot skiff sailing world
Veteran sailor Sean Langman has been banned from contesting the upcoming JJ Giltinan International Trophy series - because he owns the boat he wishes to sail.
- by Emma Kemp
‘I can’t believe that result’: LawConnect claims dramatic Sydney to Hobart win
LawConnect, runner-up in the past three events, edged across the finish line 51 seconds ahead of Andoo Comanche not long after 8am (AEDT) on Thursday.
- by Billie Eder
Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race 2023 as it happened: LawConnect wins line honours in thrilling finish against Andoo Comanche
LawConnect has beaten reigning champion and favourite Andoo Comanche for line honours in this year’s Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race. It’s now a battle for third between URM Group and Alive.
- by Billie Eder
Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race 2023 as it happened: Andoo Comanche holds slender lead, Olympian among three more retirements
Eleven yachts have been forced to retire in difficult conditions as super maxis Andoo Comanche and LawConnect duel for line honours in the race to Hobart.
- by Billie Eder and Dan Walsh
Sydney to Hobart supermaxi LawConnect 23 hours into the race
100-foot supermaxi LawConnect battles the elements during the Sydney to Hobart yacht race.
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Big gun Scallywag retires from Sydney to Hobart with stormy weather ahead
After three and a half hours of racing, Andoo Comanche seized the lead off the coast of Port Kembla, just ahead of LawConnect, before Hong Kong-based Scallywag retired.
- by Emma Kemp
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Clash of the titans: A box seat at the start of the Sydney to Hobart ‘sword fight’
Andoo Comanche kicks off her line honours defence by waving the protest flag against Scallywag as the two supermaxis almost collide just minutes into the race.
- by Emma Kemp
Protest rocks Sydney to Hobart
It took just 10 minutes for the bluewater classic to be engulfed in drama after contenders Comanche and Scallywag nearly collided (Footage: Seven Network)
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