22 December 2018

Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race 2018, Video & LIVE Feed

Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race 2018 – Corinthian spirit

The 2018 Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race concluded on 31 December 2018 with the final prizegiving held in Hobart, Tasmania. Of the 85 yachts who started the 74th edition, 79 completed the 628-nm race and there were six retirements. Recipients of Rolex timepieces were Alive as overall race winner and Wild Oats XI for line honours. The achievements of all class winners were recognized as were the personal and collective achievements of the sailors and crews in finishing this revered and grueling offshore race, one which is embodied by a true Corinthian spirit. Rolex has been Title Sponsor of the 628-nm race, organised by the Cruising Yacht Club of Australia with the collaboration of the Royal Yacht Club of Tasmania, since 2002.

UPDATE Dec 29: ALIVE, a 66-ft Reichel/Pugh design owned by Phillip Turner, has been announced as overall winner of the 2018 Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race on corrected time.

Rolex World of Yachting video: ALIVE, a 66-ft Reichel/Pugh design owned by Phillip Turner, has been announced as overall winner of the 2018 Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race. The fifth yacht to finish this year's race, Alive prevails from an 85-strong international fleet. Alive becomes the first Tasmanian yacht to win the race since 1979 and the fourth winner from the island since the inaugural race in 1945. Turner and his crew were rewarded for their historic success with the Tattersall Cup and a Rolex timepiece at a presentation held on Constitution Dock. Rolex has been Title Sponsor of the 628-nm race, organised by the Cruising Yacht Club of Australia with the collaboration of the Royal Yacht Club of Tasmania, since 2002.

Dec 29, 2018--Following a protest against Wild Oats XI by the Race Committee of the Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race, which was held by the International Jury at Royal Yacht Club of Tasmania today, it was found that the protest was invalid and so Wild Oats XI retains her line honours crown.

Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht 2018 – Line Honours

Rolex World of Yachting video above published Dec 28, 2018: A thrilling contest for 2018 Rolex Sydney Hobart line honours went down to the wire with the fleet’s remaining four 100-ft Maxis offering a compelling spectacle and finishing within 42 minutes of each other. Having assumed leadership of the 628-nm race shortly after 04:00 AEDT on the second morning, Wild Oats XI extended her advantage down the Derwent River to cross the Hobart finish line in first place. Owned by the Oatley family and skippered by Mark Richards, Wild Oats XI extends her record number of line honours victories to nine. Peter Harburg’s Black Jack finished second on the water prevailing from an epic duel with last year’s line honours winner Comanche. The gap a mere 63 seconds. The spotlight now turns to who will claim the Tattersall’s Cup and Rolex timepiece as overall race winner.

The Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race Race Committee had previously advised that they lodged a protest against Wild Oats XI: "The Race Committee received a report from the owner of Black Jack advising that Wild Oats XI’s AIS had not transmitted throughout the Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race 2018. On investigation, and based on its own evidence, the Race Committee considers there may have been a breach of S.I. 11.4 in respect of Special Regulation 4.09 (a)." According to the CYCA Commodore, Paul Billingham: “The Race Committee is independent of the organising authority of the race to ensure objectivity is maintained and seen to be maintained in circumstances such as this.”  

28 December (AEDT) LINE HONOURS Finish via LIVE Tracker and standings--
1. Wild Oats XI
2. Black Jack
3. Comanche
4. Infotrack

See also CYCATV RSHYR 2018 Line Honours Finish Live Stream Video REPLAY.

Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race 2018 – A Close Contest

Thirty hours into the 74th edition of the Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race, the four 100-ft Maxis at the front of the fleet were separated by a mere five-nautical miles with a little under 200-nautical miles still to complete. A close contest between the race leaders has ensued ever since yesterday’s memorable Sydney Harbour start. Although the race record is unlikely to be challenged, an exciting finale down the Derwent River into Hobart is forecast. There had been four retirements and the majority of the 81-strong fleet were negotiating the Bass Strait. Rolex has been Title Sponsor of the 628-nm race, organised by the Cruising Yacht Club of Australia with the collaboration of the Royal Yacht Club of Tasmania, since 2002. Rolex World of Yachting video above published Dec 27, 2018.

See also Rolex World of Yachting video published Dec 26, 2018: The 74th Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race -- a diverse fleet of 85 yachts are contesting the 2018 edition of this famous 628-nautical mile offshore race. Of the five 100-ft Maxis set to contest line honours it was Peter Harburg’s Black Jack who made the most impressive start as first yacht to clear Sydney Heads leading Wild Oats XI, InfoTrack and Scallywag with race record holder Comanche forced to recover ground. A tactically intriguing contest lies ahead with variable conditions forecast and the chances of the race record being broken for the third year running appearing unlikely. The chase for the race’s most coveted prize, overall victory on corrected time, rewarded with the Tattersall’s Cup and Rolex timepiece, is wide open. Matt Allen’s Ichi Ban is among the yachts in contention and attempting to become the first yacht since 1965 to win back-to-back titles. Rolex has been title sponsor of the race, organised by the Cruising Yacht Club of Australia, since 2002.

Race Start LIVE Replay -- 1300 AEDT on Boxing Day (Dec 26, 2018) -- 9pm EST Dec 25, 2018 (US). Video via CYCATV, see also LIVE Twitter feed below.

Other video:
Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race 2018 Preview Video. The Cruising Yacht Club of Australia’s (CYCA) 2018 Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race:
The Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race is one of the most famous yacht races in the world. Starting each year on 26 December, it is an examination of the preparedness and resilience of man and machine. Organized by the Cruising Yacht Club of Australia, in collaboration with the Royal Yacht Club of Tasmania, the 628 nautical mile offshore race stretches physical and mental resources to their limits. The overall winner of the Rolex Sydney Hobart receives the Tattersall Cup together with a coveted Rolex timepiece, the recognised reward for excellence and a deserved prize for those that overcome not just their opponents, but nature too. 2018 marks the 74rd edition with over 90 yachts entered, including 13 from overseas.
The Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race 2018 start: 1300 AEDT Dec 26, 2018, which is 9pm EST on Dec 25, 2018 in the U.S. See the LIVE Tracker.
Official website: rolexsydneyhobart.com


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21 December 2018

A Look Back at Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race 2017 (video)

Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race 2017

An Offshore Classic: The 73rd edition of the Rolex Sydney Hobart demonstrated once again why this offshore race has such elevated standing in the yacht racing and, indeed, sporting world. 102 yachts took part, each with their own personal ambition. For the vast majority, winning overall was the ultimate goal. Only one boat can claim the main prize. It takes planning, commitment and skill to succeed in the pursuit of excellence. Matt Allen and the crew of Ichi Ban delivered those characteristics and were justly rewarded with the Tattersall Cup and Rolex timepiece. For the other competing crews, their triumph was to start the race at all. Completing the course was the icing on the cake.

The 2018 Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race starts from Sydney Harbour, Australia--the warning signal for the race will be signalled at 1250 hours AEDT (Australian Eastern Daylight Saving)--on 26 December 2018. 

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20 December 2018

Vendee Globe 2016-2017 Edition (video)

Vendee Globe 2016-2017 Edition

VendeeGlobeTV video above published Dec 18, 2018.

More information: vendeeglobe.com. Next edition starts 12:02 UTC, Sunday, 8 Nov 2020.

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19 December 2018

What Makes A Good Sailor? (video)

What makes a good Sailor?

Insight from Coach Development Expert Dave Mellor. Royal Yachting Association (RYA) video above published Dec 7, 2018. Website: rya.org.uk

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18 December 2018

North Sails Video: Together With François Gabart

Together With François Gabart

North Sails video above published Nov 1, 2018: François Gabart has worked together with North Sails for nearly ten years. He has broken numerous speed records using North 3Di, including solo around the world which he completed in 42 days, 16 hours, 40 minutes and 35 seconds. François Gabart's Ultim Trimaran Macif is one of six yachts racing in the 2018 Route Du Rhum. He and the fleet will depart St. Malo, France on November 4th. Their destination? Guadeloupe. Their sails? North 3Di. In this video, François Gabart stresses the importance of the sailor, design team, boat builders and sailmaker working together on one goal, winning. 

Sailing footage courtesy:
Aerial images copyright: Sea Events - Macif
Onboard copyright : hocus-focus.bzh - Macif
Interview: Martin Keruzoré

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17 December 2018

Volvo Ocean Race Video: Behind-The-Scenes in the Boatyard

Behind-The-Scenes in the Boatyard | Volvo Ocean Race

Volvo Ocean Race video above published Dec 16, 2018: After the most intense Race ever, the boats are all ready for another lap of the planet – and Head of the Boatyard, Neil Cox, shows us around the Volvo Ocean Race Boatyard facility in Lisbon, Portugal, and talks us through the future.

Official website: volvooceanrace.com

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16 December 2018

Star Sailor Profile Video: Jorge Zarif

Star Sailor Profile Video: Jorge Zarif

Star Sailors League video above published Dec 15, 2018. Website: starsailors.com
The SSL is a circuit created by sailors for sailors. It is born from a desire to offer sailing champions a simple, well priced and efficient platform from which to showcase their exploits to a global audience. Celebrating the stars of yesterday and today while creating those of tomorrow is the vocation behind the Star Sailors League, a circuit that seeks to be part of sailing tradition while making it more ‘pop’ and more attractive to the public.
The SSL is modeled on the principals of tennis' ATP with an annual calendar made up of four Grand Slams and the Finals based on the Masters. At the end of the circuit the champion of champions will be crowned. In a mechanical sport where the race for technology sometimes gets in the way of the race for glory, the SSL aims for equal competition where the talent of the sailors is at the forefront and the champions become heroes that inspire new generations of sailors.
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15 December 2018

US Sailing National Coaching Symposium 2018 Highlights Video

National Coaching Symposium 2018 - Highlights

US Sailing video above published Dec 14, 2018/

Tuesday, November 27th handout: Rule situations relevant to international sailors


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14 December 2018

52 Super Series: Behind The Scenes With The New Bronenosec

Behind The Scenes With The New Bronenosec

52SuperSeries video above published Dec 11, 2018: Bronenosec Project Manager Alberto Barovier answers questions about the team's new boat, and their upcoming 52 SUPER SERIES campaign.

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13 December 2018

2018 RORC Transatlantic Race: Sirius, Black Sheep, Xtra Staerk

2018 RORC Transatlantic Race: Sirius, Black Sheep, Xtra Staerk

Port Louis, Grenada: Sirius, Black Sheep and Xtra Staerk have joined the role of honour for the 5th edition of the RORC Transatlantic Race, arriving in Grenada to a warm welcome and iced cold beers. Camper & Nicholsons Port Louis Marina provide centre stage for the arrivals on their Superyacht dock, and Marina Manager Charlotte Bonin keeps the beer on ice until the boats arrive. Nikoyan Roberts from the Grenada Tourism Authority also greets every boat with a gift basket of Grenadian goods including their world famous chocolates, and highly prized rum.

Stephane Bry's Sirius completed the podium for the Class40 Division in an elapsed time of 16 days 08 hrs 33 mins and 26 secs. French Canadian Stephane Bry is no stranger to Grenada and he was delighted to return having finished the race. “Arriving in Grenada just before sunset was really cool, and I have great memories of my stay here last time, and my family will be joining me here for Christmas,” commented Stephane. “Out in the Atlantic it is another world; home is far away. On board you eat dry food and you make economies with water and energy. This crossing was really simple but it was still fantastic and amazing. The Sirius crew are really cool, I have raced against them and also with them. We had the Finnish on one watch and the French on the other. We had a competition for the best boat speed. It was really close but the French team got 20.9 knots of speed!”

Trevor Middleton's British Sun Fast 3600 Black Sheep, skippered by Jake Carter, finished the race on the 11th December in an elapsed time of 16 days 23 hrs 18 mins and 07 secs. After IRC time correction the smallest yacht in the race was second overall. For much of the race, Black Sheep was having a terrific battle with Finnish Xp-44 Xtra-Staerk, as Black Sheep revealed in their blog: “As I write this, Xtra Straerk is within visual range, overhauling us to windward. Their symmetric kite affording them deeper running angles to boot. With this in mind we know that this is no time to take our eyes off the ball, our foot off the accelerator, or our hands off the kite sheets.”

In the last 24 hours Black Sheep made a crucial move to sail north of Barbados, to get a fast reaching angle into Grenada. As the wind went right, Black Sheep moved ahead of Xtra-Staerk. “We had a good run, we are pleased with the boat,” commented Trevor Middleton. “To get second under IRC is fantastic, we are pleased with that. We had a few dramas on board, especially putting a 10ft rip in the A2 spinnaker earlier in the race. It took the lads many hours to stitch it back together and there was a bit of tension when we re-hoisted it but the repair held which was great.”

Arto Linnervuo's Finnish Xp-44 Xtra-Staerk finished the race on the 11th December in an elapsed time of 17 days 01 hrs 40 mins and 24 secs. The all-Finnish team is on a mission to promote offshore sailing in Finland.

“Our team is very passionate and determined to do want we want to achieve together,” commented Arto Linnervuo. “We are very tight, we focus on our own roles but we work together and help each other when it is needed. The technique of sailing is always the same but the seas are different. The Atlantic Ocean is very different from the Baltic Sea. The Atlantic has bigger waves, and local conditions change all the time. You have to be able to react quickly and helming the boat is very different, you have to focus to keep the wind angle right, because the angle to the waves is moving all the time.”

See also: 2018 RORC Transatlantic Race, Nov 24 Start, LIVE Feed

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12 December 2018

2018 Grinders Coffee SOLAS Big Boat Challenge LIVE Video Replay

2018 Grinders Coffee SOLAS Big Boat Challenge

CYCATV LIVE video replay of the 2018 Grinders Coffee SOLAS Big Boat Challenge.

2018 Grinders Coffee SOLAS Big Boat Challenge #GrindersCoffeeSBBC


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11 December 2018

2018 RORC Transatlantic Race: Henrik Bergesen's HYDRA (video)

2018 RORC TRANSATLANTIC RACE HYDRA (Henrik Bergesen)

RORC video above published Dec 10, 2018: Henrik Bergesen's Norwegian Class40 Hydra, skippered by Tristan Kinloch, finished the RORC Transatlantic Race at 22:02:23 UTC on Sunday, 09 December in an elapsed time of 15 days 10 hrs 2 mins 23 secs. Hydra was runner-up in the Class40 Division to Catherine Pourre's Eärendil. Early in the race, Hydra was very much in contention for the class win until a rudder problem forced the team to make a pit stop in the Cape Verde Islands. After completing the race, Hydra's team received a warm welcome on the dock from RORC CEO Eddie Warden Owen and Race Officer Steve Cole. Marina Manager Charlotte Bonin greeted the team with ice cold beers and presented the crew with a basket of Grenadian goods, including rum and chocolates, courtesy of the Grenada Tourism Authority.

It's been an epic race; absolutely fantastic," commented Henrik Bergesen dockside at Camper & Nicholsons Port Louis Marina. "I have had a great crew and we had perfect conditions. We had an issue with the rudders, but we came back and did a good job; we kept going and got back into second place, so I am very happy about that. After eating freeze dried food and desalinated water, the beer tastes really good. We are looking forward to some real food; barbecue chicken I think! After this race, we're well prepared for the RORC Caribbean 600 in February and it should also be great fun."

See also: 2018 RORC Transatlantic Race, Nov 24 Start, LIVE Feed

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10 December 2018

It's Coming! Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race 2018 (video)

2018 Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race - Corporate Lunch video

CYCATV video above published Dec 6, 2018.

Official website: rolexsydneyhobart.com


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04 December 2018

2018 Extreme Sailing Series Video Highlights

2018 Extreme Sailing Series™ video highlights

Extreme Sailing Series video above published Dec 3, 2018: watch the highlights from another sensational Extreme Sailing Series season.

2018 Overall Results -- Alinghi takes the honors:

See also: Extreme Sailing Series, Los Cabos, 29 Nov - 2 Dec 2018, LIVE Feed.

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