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Another record edition of Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race attended by 94 yachts

The year 2013 saw another record edition of the popular Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race, attended by an amazing number of 94 yachts.

Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race – Day 2

The second day of the 2013 Rolex Sydney Hobart race say the fleet slowing down, as the lead yachts made they way down the southeast coast of Australia.

Rolex Sydney Hobart Race – Day 1

First day of the 69th Sydney Hobart Race was accompanied by 15-18-knot southeasterly winds with sunshine and blue skies.

69th Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race to start on December 26

As tradition dictates, the Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race is expected to kick off from Sydney Harbour on December 26, 2013. The 69th edition of this popular event will host an amazing fleet of 94 yachts, including the 2012 Line Honours and Overall Winner – the 100ft superyacht Wild Oats XI.

SOLAS Big Boat Challenge 2013 to kick off today

A preview of the Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race, the 20th edition of SOLAS Big Boat Challenge is set to start in Sydney Harbour today, on December 10, 2013.

McConaghy Boats preparing for Rolex Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race

McConaghy Boats, including the 30-metre superyacht Wild Oats XI as well as the 30-metre luxury yacht Wild Thing, are currently preparing for the upcoming Rolex Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race, which will kick off later this month.

Audi Hamilton Island Race Week 2013: IRC Final Results

The overall winner of the IRC Racing division at this year’s Audi Hamilton Island Race Week has become the Marcus Blackmore’s Sydney-based TP52 sailing yacht Hooligan.

The penultimate day of Audi Hamilton Island Race Week 2013

The Reichel/Pugh 66 luxury yacht Wild Oats X won on the water on the penultimate day of the currently running Audi Hamilton Island Race Week 2013, but lost on the rope at the Audi Tug O’ War Sports Challenge.

Audi Hamilton Island Race Week 2013: Day 4

Day 4 of the currently running Audi Hamilton Island Race Week, Australia’s premier regatta, was marked by light winds as well as plenty of tidal flow.

Audi Hamilton Island Race Week 2013: Day 3

Today, August 20, 2013, saw Day 3 of the currently running Audi Hamilton Island Race Week. Superyacht Wild Oats XI won against luxury yacht Wild Thing.

Audi Hamilton Island Race Week 2013: Day 2

Today, August 19, 2013, saw the second day of racing at the currently running 30th anniversary Audi Hamilton Island Race Week. The day was marked by more glorious weather conditions.

Second day at the 2012 Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race

2012 Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race’s second day demonstrated the larger yachts, especially sailing yacht Wild Oats XI, taking full advantage of the wind direction change to northeast.