‘I could hear the fear’: Memories of 1998 Sydney to Hobart still vivid
They remember how day turned to night and the fear in the voices of grown men years after a killer storm decimated the Sydney to Hobart fleet. Inside the deadly 1998 race.
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Why skipper threw AFL legend off Sydney-Hobart yacht
Brisbane Lions premiership hero Alastair Lynch was keen to join Tenacity for the Sydney to Hobart, but his brother — and skipper of the racer — had other ideas.
‘It’s a crazy cat’: Record confusion with Sydney to Hobart weather
There’s cautious excitement in Andoo Comanche crew there may be a special send off for the record breaker in potentially her final race in Australia thanks to a twist in the weather.
Billion dollar men, women on top of the world: 2023’s biggest stars
In 2023 there were countless records broken, $1b contracts signed and GOAT claims cemented. But who was the best of the best? Jon Anderson ranks the year’s 50 best athletes inside.
Dark horse emerges for Sydney to Hobart overall honours
It’s named after a fictional character in a spy series, is being raced by a group of mates and has emerged as one of the surprise contenders for the Sydney to Hobart overall win.
Mellow yellow: Sydney to Hobart first timers ready to race
He’s seen the documentaries and heard stories about the wild side of the Sydney to Hobart but nothing can dampen the enthusiasm of this race first timer and his sailing mad mates.
Wins, miracle rescue: Sydney to Hobart veteran plots course to history
It’s not his Sydney to Hobart wins veteran Lindsay May considers his greatest achievement ahead of his 50th race, it’s fishing a stranger with a sense of humour out of the sea in the pitch dark.
Blast of speed or blast from past? Sydney to Hobart forecast still in air
A blast of speed or a blast from the past? A week out from the start of the race and the Sydney to Hobart is still baffling with two very different forecasts around. Latest race weather.
Why this Sydney to Hobart yacht race navigator is so excited
She’s all smiles now but that could be about to change for Sydney to Hobart navigator Alice Parker – and her rivals on other boats in the famous race starting on Boxing Day.
‘He’s always there’: Tragedy draws Jessica Watson to Sydney Hobart race
Jessica Watson fell in love with a young sailor in her first Sydney to Hobart. Now she’s returning to ensure others don’t have to experience the depth of pain she has after his death.
Weather warning! Sydney to Hobart yacht race forecast in
Sailors can breathe a sigh of relief the Sydney to Hobart starts next week or it would be “a killer” according to a top meteorologist. But it’s still not all good news.
Aussie sports star like you’ve never seen her before
There was no doubting what Analise Kibble wanted to be in the future when she dressed up as an iron woman on career day at school when just 12. Now it’s about to happen for real.
Ironwoman Georgia Miller on retirement and biggest rival
She’s spent almost as much time recovering from injury and illness as she has racing the last few years. So just how long can surf ironwoman Georgia Miller keep on competing?
Croquet uproar as Aussie transgender champ makes history
A transgender Australian croquet player has become the first biological male to become a world champion in a women’s sport – and once unaware rival competitors are speaking out.
Sock it to them! Strange way Aussies honouring Tom Slingsby in SailGP
Most athletes honour or pay tribute to someone by wearing a trinket or writing a name on the back of their hands but not this SailGP crew. They came up with something quite weird.
Rugby with a twist! Coaches edict to Australian U16, All Star young guns
It’s rugby with a twist. A different style both the Australian U16 and Pacific All Stars coaches want their youngsters to embrace and play in their first ever battle in Canberra on Tuesday.
Picture perfect! Old beauties strut stuff ahead of Sydney to Hobart
Sydney Harbour played host to a special parade of sail by some of the most famous old beauties of the sea ahead of the 78th Sydney to Hobart. Check out the stunning photos here.
‘I’m not saying the R word’: Champion iron stars’ shock move
She made pink swimsuits almost as popular as Baywatch reds and inspired a generation of young girls to dream big. But now ironwoman Courtney Hancock is making an unexpected move.
Aussie surf star reveals biggest regret over Japanese heritage
Connor O’Leary shied away from his Japanese heritage to fit in at school. But now the World No.11 is embracing his culture, as he prepares to represent Japan at the WSL World Tour and Olympics.
Sailing legend takes Aussie helm in SailGP Dubai
He grew up on stories of Australia II’s famous America’s Cup win then skippered a rival nation to victory in the same event. Now this sailing star is racing for Australia in the SailGP
Bigger the yacht, bigger the drama for Sydney to Hobart favourites
He’s a fiercely competitive sailor but Sydney to Hobart supermaxi skipper David Witt wasn’t fazed by not winning the Big Boat Challenge – as long as it doesn’t happen in his next outing.
Coach’s ominous Paris warning as Kookaburras squad unveiled
As they try to go one better from their Tokyo silver, the Kookaburras have named a 27-player squad — with an ominous Paris warning from their hard-nosed coach. SEE THE SQUAD
3-2-1: AVSC day 2 top moments reviewed
It started with a Western Australian Derby and ended in an emotional underdog triumph. See the top three moments at Australian Volleyball Schools Cup day 2, 2023. Full details:
Famous winner, army team out of Sydney to Hobart yacht race
One of the Sydney to Hobart’s most famous – and oldest – yachts will be missing from the Boxing Day start line of the 2023 race along with the army crew. Latest race news and updates.
Players of the Tournament revealed at AVSC 2023
The Australian Volleyball Schools Cup is well underway on the Gold Coast for 2023. We reveal the top players from every team in the Open and Year 11 Honours plus Division 1. See the full list here:
Don Award: Winner of Australia’s top sporting honour revealed
The Sport Australia Hall of Fame’s prestigious Don and Dawn Awards have been announced. Which national team has taken out the top honour this year? See the results.
Cat walk! Sydney to Hobart history for females and a feline
The winners from last year’s race are back but it is a small group of women – and a cat – who will be making history when the 78th Sydney to Hobart fleets sets sail on Boxing Day.
Cut and thrust! Sydney to Hobart ‘Botox boat’ to make waves
It’s the ‘Botox boat’ super-sized in a bizarre way for the 2023 Sydney to Hobart yacht race by a sailing mad scientist out to shock and awe rivals in the famous ocean classic.
‘Next Cathy’, ‘strongest woman’: Pacific Games athletes to follow
There are big names, teen stars, future Olympians and the ‘strongest woman in the Pacific’. Top guns and interesting athletes to watch at the Pacific Games. Check out the list.
Hockey One finals preview: Who can stop NSW from historic title?
Hockey One 2023 will culminate in a two-day finals series this weekend in Canberra, can anyone stop NSW from lifting the trophy? KATE ALLMAN previews the finals series.
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