Eighth line honours win for sailing yacht WILD OATS XI at Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race

The majestic 100-foot Maxi yacht Wild Oats XI has claimed her eighth line honours victory at the currently running Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race 2014. The vessel has completed the race in 2 days, 2 hours, 3 minutes and 26 seconds.

Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race 2014: The leading yachts approaching halfway mark

The yachts taking the leading positions at the currently running 2014 Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race are approaching the halfway mark of the 628-nm race. Supermaxi yacht Wild Oats XI is currently leading the fleet.

Supermaxi yacht Wild Oats XI at the start of the 70th Anniversary Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race

The 70th Anniversary Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race kicked off on Friday’s Boxing Day, December 26, 2014, with supermaxi yachts Wild Oats XI and Comanche leading the fleet.

Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race 2014: 100ft sailing yacht COMANCHE leads the fleet

Jim Clark’s 100-ft Maxi yacht Comanche (USA) is currently leading the fleet in the 2014 Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race, followed by seven-time line honours winner superyacht Wild Oats XI by one nautical mile.

Wild Oats XI Yacht ready to participate in the Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race 2014

The legendary 100ft Supermaxi yacht Wild Oats XI is ready to participate in the 70th anniversary edition of the Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race, set to kick off tomorrow, on December 26, 2014. The greatest challenge is expected to come from the newly launched superyacht Comanche.

Preparations for Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race 2014 in full swing

Preparations for the Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race 2014, set to start on Friday’s Boxing Day, are in full swing. The race will be attended by five 100-foot Maxis, including the all-new superyacht Comanche.

Sailing yacht Wild Oats XI suffers boom damage in lead-up to Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race

The majestic 100-foot super yacht Wild Oats XI broke her 13-metre boom as preparing for the upcoming Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race. The vessel is going for a historic eighth line honours in this year’s race.

MUIR’s Matthew Johnston nominated to stand for the International Superyacht Society (ISS) board

MUIR’s Matthew Johnston nominated to stand for the International Superyacht Society (ISS) board. The managing director of the Tasmanian headquartered company would bring a southern hemisphere presence to the important industry board.

A torrid start likely for Supermaxi yacht Wild Oats XI and the Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race fleet

The famous 100ft sailing yacht Wild Oats XI is going for an unprecedented eighth line honours in what is the 70th anniversary edition of the Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race. The final sea trial for the yacht and crew is planned to run on Christmas Eve.

A year of significant milestones for Riviera Yachts

2014 has been a year of significant milestones for Riviera Yachts from Australia, including the recent launch of its largest and most luxurious yacht ever – the majestic new motor yacht Riviera 77 Enclosed Flybridge. The yard has already a signed contract for a second 77, scheduled for delivery mid-year.

Sailing yacht WILD OATS XI Crew preparing for next week’s Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race

The highly experienced crew of the 30m Supermaxi yacht Wild Oats XI is currently preparing for next week’s Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race. The vessel’s final ocean trials will be conducted off Sydney this weekend.

Andrea Francolini – The photographer who has been with sailing yacht Wild Oats XI for a decade

Andrea Francolini is the photographer, who has been with the 100-foot Supermaxi yacht Wild Oats XI for a decade. On Boxing Day this year, Andrea will be at the start of the Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race as official photographer for Bob Oatley’s Wild Oats XI.