Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race 2019 LIVE Feed

Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race 2019 - Tattersall Cup Winner Ichi Ban

In winning the 75th edition of the Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race and lifting the Tattersall Cup for a second time in three years, Matt Allen and the crew of Ichi Ban, overall winners of the 2019 race, have joined an elite group; those whose dedication and passion are as enduring as this great race itself. Prevailing from an international fleet of 157 yachts is a remarkable achievement. The Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race is one of the world’s legendary contests. In winning it twice, the Ichi Ban crew has comprehensively affirmed that the preparedness, determination, endurance and skill required to succeed in the discipline of offshore racing are deep-seated characteristics.

See also the #RolexSydneyHobart overall-honours battle livestream (replay).

Maxi yacht Comanche - Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race 2019 Line Honours

For a second time in three years, Jim Cooney and the crew of the 30.5-metre (100-foot) Maxi yacht Comanche won the Line Honours trophy at the Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race. After an intense battle, eventually resolved during the final night, a precision-led move to sail well east of the rhumb line in the Bass Strait placed Comanche in a commanding lead ahead of the last leg up the notoriously fickle Derwent River. Comanche missed out on bettering her own race record, set in 2017, by some six hours, but by finishing the 628nm course in one day, 18 hours, 30 minutes, Comanche finished ahead of four similar-sized rivals.

See also LIVE Replay video of the 2019 Rolex Sydney Hobart line-honours finish. The 2019 Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race is the 75th edition of this historic offshore race!

Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race 2019 Live Broadcast Replay

Live broadcast of the start of the Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race 2019. See also the Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race 2019 Preview video. Over the past three-quarters of a century, the Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race has developed a rich heritage and a revered status as one of the world’s toughest ocean racing contests. Organized by the Cruising Yacht Club of Australia, in conjunction with the Royal Yacht Club of Tasmania, the race has started from Sydney Harbour on 26 December each and every year since the very first in 1944. 

Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race starts 1:00 pm, December 26 (Boxing Day) in Sydney, Australia, which is December 25, 9pm EST in the U.S. The start of the race will be broadcast live on the official race website – rolexsydneyhobart.com.

• LIVE Tracker

• Weather Briefing - Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race 2019 (video)

• Race Briefing (video)

• Line Honours Contenders press conference (video)

• Overall Contenders press conference (video)

Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race 2019 LIVE Twitter Feed: Tweets by rshyr

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Super Maxi BlackJack Pre- Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race (video)

Onboard Super Maxi BlackJack Pre- Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race

North Sails video published Dec 23, 2019: Super Maxi BlackJack skipper Mark Bradford is spending the days leading up to the 2019 Sydney to Hobart running through a pre-race work list, putting the boat’s new North 3Di sails through their paces before heading offshore.

Here are the highlights of what North Sails learned from a team that is always pushing boundaries.

3Di Carries Across the Range: BlackJack’s mantra is to be fast in light air, and the new lightweight 3Di sails have improved the boat’s performance under 8 knots. BlackJack has recently added Helix, further increasing the versatility of its inventory. Durability Matters: 3Di improves both strength and durability. “The miles and hours that we can put on the sails these days are just far superior to what we have seen in the past and what competing sailmakers can offer,” Bradford says. “North Sails engineering and manufacturing processes are second to none, and our confidence is extremely high that the failure rate will be next to nothing.”

The Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race is organized by Cruising Yacht Club of Australia with the co-operation of Royal Yacht Club of Tasmania, and starts 1:00 pm, December 26 (Boxing Day) in Sydney, Australia (which is Dec 25, 9pm EST in the U.S.).

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ALIVE Boat Tour Video - Rolex Sydney Hobart 2019

ALIVE Boat Tour - Rolex Sydney Hobart 2019

Tour the 2018 Tattersall Cup-winning yacht ALIVE who are back to take on the 2019 Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race in its 75th year. Will she go back to back? CYCATV video above published Dec 22, 2019.

The Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race is organized by Cruising Yacht Club of Australia with the co-operation of Royal Yacht Club of Tasmania, and starts 1:00 pm, December 26 (Boxing Day) in Sydney, Australia (which is Dec 25, 9pm EST in the U.S.).

More info: https://www.rolexsydneyhobart.com/the-yachts/2019/alive/

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The Ocean Race 2021-22 Coming to Shenzhen, China (video)

Coming to Shenzhen! | The Ocean Race

The Ocean Race will return to China for the fifth time in five editions in 2021-22 with a landmark visit to Shenzhen!

More at: @theoceanrace and theoceanrace.com.

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The Ocean Race 2021-22 Heading back to Auckland (video)

Heading back to Auckland! | The Ocean Race

The Ocean Race will return to Auckland, New Zealand in 2021-22 for a 12th visit in 14 editions!

More at: @theoceanrace and theoceanrace.com.

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The Ocean Race Coming back to Cape Town in 2021-22 (video)

Coming back to Cape Town in 2021-22! | The Ocean Race

The Ocean Race will return to Cape Town, South Africa in the 2021-22 edition – a 12th stop in the Gateway to the Southern Ocean! The city has been part of the Race since the very first edition back in 1973, and has hosted the fleet in all but two iterations of the Race.

More at: @theoceanrace and theoceanrace.com.

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The Ocean Race 2017-18: Two Years On (video)

The Ocean Race 2017-18: two years on | The Ocean Race

The Ocean Race 2017-18:

• Seven teams, world-class sailors
• 12 incredible Host Cities on six continents 
• The closest Race in history 

Two years since the start of The Ocean Race 2017-18, here's a look back at why the 13th edition and why it is one that will live on in the memory for many years to come.

More at: https://twitter.com/theoceanrace/ and https://www.theoceanrace.com.

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The Clipper Race Fleet Arrive in Punta del Este, Uruguay (video)

The Clipper Race Fleet arrive in Punta del Este, Uruguay

Clipper Round the World Yacht Race Oct 15, 2019, video.

See also:

• clipperroundtheworld.com;

• Clipper Round the World Yacht Race 2019-20, LIVE Feed.

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Mixed Two Person Offshore, New Sailing Event at Paris 2024 (video)

Mixed Two Person Offshore, New Sailing Event at Paris 2024

For the first time in sailing's Olympic history, a Mixed Two Person Offshore Keelboat event will be on the programme at the Paris 2024 Olympic Sailing Competition. The Mixed Two Person Offshore Keelboat will join kiteboarding, windsurfing, multihulls, singlehanded and doublehanded dinghies and skiffs, promoting the diversity of the sport. This in turn will support World Sailing's desire to promote and grow universality in all disciplines and increase female participation with gender equal medals and athletes.

See also Tokyo 2020 Olympic Sailing Competition

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IMOCA Communication Partners Thales & Iridium (video)

Thales & Iridium, Official Communication Partners of IMOCA

IMOCA Globe Series video above published Jul 30, 2019.

🛰@thalesgroup and @IridiumComm become IMOCA’s official communications partners 🛰 Thales et Iridium deviennent Partenaires Officiels Communication de l'IMOCA

🇫🇷 https://t.co/obFrxpZn84
🇬🇧 https://t.co/w50mQrqqPa#TJV2019 #VG2020 pic.twitter.com/w2dg8PKSAW

— IMOCAGlobeSeries (@ImocaGS) July 30, 2019

IMOCA GLOBE SERIES | imoca.org/en:

• 2020 Vendée Globe

• 2020 Transat NY - Vendée

• 2020 The Transat

• 2019 Transat Jacques Vabre

• 2019 Rolex Fastnet Race

• 2019 Bermudes 1000 Race

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The 2019 Rolex Fastnet Race Starting Aug 3, LIVE Feed

Rolex Fastnet Race 2019 – 8 August – Burnishing the Legend

Aug 8, 2019: The Rolex Fastnet Race is one of sailing’s ultimate challenges: a racecourse that has achieved mythic status, a turning mark that is a true icon in sport and a near 100-years of history and tradition. The 48th edition attracted a record fleet of 388 yachts, of which 333 competed for the overall win on handicap. Conditions this year properly tested competitors from around the world. Professional and Corinthian crews alike experienced a broad range of weather and sea states; all had to overcome the notorious tidal and tactical challenges presented by the famous course. Records were broken, superlative performance converted into triumph and across the fleet endeavour was rewarded. An enduring legend has been polished once again.

Fleet tracking LIVE: https://www.rolexfastnetrace.com/2019-fleet-tracking-race-player

Race Results: https://www.rolexfastnetrace.com/competitors/race-documents/results

Rolex Fastnet Race 2019 – 7 August – Wizard Leaves Fleet Spellbound

Aug 7, 2019: The 2019 Rolex Fastnet Race has been won by David and Peter Askew’s 21.5 meter (70-foot) Maxi yacht Wizard. Finishing third on the water behind her larger rivals Rambler and SHK Scallywag, she is the first American yacht to win the race overall since Great News in 1989.

Prevailing from an international fleet of 388 yachts is a remarkable achievement. The Rolex Fastnet Race is one of the world’s legendary and most challenging contests. Wizard’s crew can be rightly proud of their accomplishment and for fully embracing the characteristics required to succeed in discipline of offshore racing: preparedness, determination, endurance and skill. It was not an easy win. Conditions at the Fastnet Rock on the second day were some of the worst in recent years with strong wind and steep waves testing the commitment of the crews. Wizard’s position at the top of the podium was challenged hard, not least by French yacht Bretagne Telecom, which finished second overall, a mere 45 minutes behind and British yacht Tala, a further 45 minutes back. The victory adds further lustre to the enduring and continuing history of the race.

Rolex Fastnet Race 2019 – 6 August – Tough, Inspiring and Recognizable

Aug 6, 2019: As the 48th Rolex Fastnet Race moves through its fourth day, the flood of arrivals continues. The window of opportunity for those pursuing overall victory is narrowing and, after four days, crews still at sea are beginning to tire. Finishing well is dependent upon full commitment to performing at the best of one's ability and remaining resolute until the finish. The American yacht Wizard is currently in top spot, but the prevailing characteristic of Rolex Fastnet Race crews is to persevere to the very end, meaning the result remains in the balance. Nearly a century old, the Rolex Fastnet Race remains one the most inspiring and recognizable offshore racecourses in the world. Supported by Rolex since 2001, the race is organized by the Royal Ocean Racing Club, and the 2019 race has attracted a record fleet of 388 yachts ready and willing to test themselves against one of the toughest of offshore races.

Rolex Fastnet Race 2019 – 5 August – Monohull Line Honours

 Aug 5, 2019: For the second time in a row, George David and the crew of the 27-metre (88-foot) Maxi yacht Rambler has secured the Line Honours trophy in the Rolex Fastnet Race. Once again, though, they were thwarted in the pursuit of the monohull race record; this time missing out by one hour, 16 minutes. Setting a new fastest time to the Fastnet Rock, it looked likely that the benchmark for the race as a whole might fall. As it was, Rambler found herself engaged in an intense, three way tussle for the lead and, even as the opportunity to improve on the race time faded, the challenge to be first home intensified. Finishing the 605nm course in one day, 19 hours, 55 minutes, Rambler held off her closest rivals, Scallywag and Wizard. With line honours resolved, attention turns to the overall win on handicap. The Rolex Fastnet Race is one of the preeminent stages for offshore racing. With challenging wind and sea conditions in the Celtic Sea, the fleet still racing will have to exhibit all the determination and perseverance that have characterized this legendary race since it was first held in 1925.  Organized by the Royal Ocean Racing Club, the race has been partnered by Rolex since 2001.

Rolex Fastnet Race 2019 – 4 August – Multihull Race Record Broken

Aug 4, 2019: Co-skippered by round the world race winners, Charles Caudrelier and Franck Cammas, Maxi Edmond de Rothschild secured Multihull Line Honours in the 2019 Rolex Fastnet Race on Sunday afternoon. Finishing the 605nm course in 1 day 4 hours 2 minutes, the 30.5-metre (100-foot) French Ultime trimaran eclipsed the previous race record by some four hours. Out on the course, monohull Line Honours continues to be contested by three Maxis – the the 30.5-metre (100-foot) Scallwag, the Volvo 70 Wizard and the 27 m (88 ft) Rambler. Organised by the Royal Ocean Racing Club and partnered by Rolex since 2001, the race attracts a broad range of entries passionate about taking on the legendary test. Away from the leaders, the majority of the 388 yacht fleet are still sailing towards the race’s emblematic landmark, the Fastnet Rock on the southern tip of Ireland.

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 Multihull Line Honours Winner: Maxi Edmond De Rothschild (RORC 4 Aug 2019 video): The 32m long Ultim trimarans laid on a spectacular finish in this 48th Rolex Fastnet Race resulting in MACIF, the leader since rounding the Fastnet Rock earlier this morning, being beaten to the finish line in the last breath of the race by her arch-rival Maxi Edmond de Rothschild. As Maxi Edmond de Rothschild’s skipper Franck Cammas explained: “Just after they gybed onto the layline for the finish we crossed them and decided to overlay. It was our last chance to see if there was something still possible. But until five minutes before we finished we never thought it was possible!” For their endeavours the Maxi Edmond de Rothschild crew won the Rolex Fastnet multihull trophy and were presented with a Rolex timepiece, ashore at Plymouth Yacht Haven.

Rolex Fastnet Race 2019 video 3 August--A spectacular start for an impressive fleet--The 48th edition of legendary Rolex Fastnet Race got underway today. First held in 1925, the race has achieved mythic status and each edition enriches the honour and legacy. A record fleet of 388 yachts crossed the Royal Yacht Squadron line off Cowes, separated into seven starts. Organised by the Royal Ocean Racing Club and partnered by Rolex since 2001, the race is a core element in the Swiss watchmaker's six-decade-long association with the sport. Featuring an array of the very best professional and Corinthian crews from around the world, 100 foot foiling multihulls are vying with similar-sized monohulls at the front. The smaller classes are filled with the traditional mix of the experienced, the intrepid and the adventurous. The winners will become legends.

Rolex Fastnet Race 2019 preview video. 2019 marks the 48th edition of biennial Rolex Fastnet Race, organised by the Royal Ocean Racing Club since 1925 and partnered by Rolex since 2001. The 605nm race is a classic examination of strategy and skill attracting a mix of passionate Corinthians and professionals. This is offshore racing at its very best, with complex weather patterns and testing tidal currents to be negotiated. For Rolex, this type of sailing challenge lies at the heart of its enduring six-decade-long support for the sport. On Saturday, 3 August an intrepid fleet of 400 yachts will set sail from Cowes, on the south coast of the United Kingdom, bound for the Fastnet Rock off southern Ireland and the return. leg to the finish in Plymouth. Start Date & Times: Saturday 3 Aug 2019 2019 Rolex Fastnet Race Start from 12:30 - 14:00 (local time Cowes, England).

Official website: rolexfastnetrace.com
LIVE Twitter Feed:
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'This is a special race' – Tony Rae, The Ocean Race (video)

'This is a special race' – Tony Rae | The Ocean Race

Kiwi legend Tony Rae has been around The Ocean Race for over three decades – and in 2021-22, he's back, leading a NZ-flagged campaign with skipper Bianca Cook. Here, he explains why it's so important to bring new talent into offshore sailing, why this Race means so much to Kiwis, and the plan going forward. The Ocean Race video above published Apr 16, 2019.

Official website:theoceanrace.com

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The Ocean Race, Racing with Purpose for Ocean Health (video)

Racing with Purpose for Ocean Health | The Ocean Race

The Ocean Race is building on its position as the sustainability leader in global sport by announcing a visionary partnership with 11th Hour Racing -- the largest of its kind in sport. The Ocean Race video above published Apr 21, 2019.

More information: theoceanrace.com

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Offshore World Championship 2020, Valletta, Malta (video)

Offshore World Championship 2020 | Valletta, Malta

The inaugural Offshore World Championship will take place in October 2020 in Valletta, Malta, with the L30, a 30-foot one design keelboat, selected as the supplied equipment.

More information: L30 adopted for World Sailing Offshore World Championship | sailing.org.


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2019 RORC Caribbean 600 Recap Video

2019 RORC Caribbean 600 Recap Video

The 11th edition of the RORC Caribbean 600 attracted 76 teams from 21 countries and crews from six continents. The highly diverse fleet were challenged by the tough conditions and captivated by the beauty of a stunning race course. The non-stop 600 mile race around 11 Caribbean islands is unique and very much on the bucket-list of any offshore sailor.

“All the classes had amazing competition and many finished the race just minutes apart, especially in the battle between Maserati and Argo, and the Class40s,” commented RORC CEO Eddie Warden Owen. “There were a lot of new boats and faces at this edition and the quality of the fleet and sailors continues to impress every year. The weather served up classic trade wind conditions which makes the race a challenge, but also a fast and exciting one.”

For the 2019 edition, David and Peter Askew's Wizard (USA) is the first Volvo 70 to win the race and the eighth team from the USA to lift the RORC Caribbean 600 Trophy.

“Awesome,” commented David Askew. “This is the first time we have done this race and to win it overall is beyond our wildest possible dreams. I really can't believe it.”

“Wizard planing at 25 knots - that is what makes this race so great and there is always something going on around these beautiful islands. This is the first time I have been to Antigua and the welcome has been phenomenal,” added Peter Askew.

Maserati Multi 70 skippered by Giovanni Soldini (ITA) crossed the finish line of the RORC Caribbean 600 in an elapsed time of 1 day, 06 hours 49 minutes and 00 seconds, taking Multihull Line honours and setting a new Multihull Race Record.

RORC video above published Feb 25, 2019. See also 2019 RORC Caribbean 600 Race, Antigua Start Feb 18, LIVE Feed.

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Alex Thomson Racing 2018 Overview (video)

Alex Thomson Racing 2018 Overview

Alex Thomson Racing video above published Feb 11, 2019: Now we're fully into the new year, we've had a good chance to look back what an awesome year 2018 was!!!

Website: alexthomsonracing.com

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Free Software for Planning Your Next Sailing Trip (video)

Plan Your Sailing Cruise with this FREE Software

Captain John's Skipper Tips video above published Jan 18, 2019: If you want to plan a coastal or offshore sailing trip, you'll need the most reliable resources to give you accurate, up-to-date sailing weather, navigation and anchorage information. Start with this "best of the best" cruise-planning tool to save lots of time, effort, and money! Captain John with 25+ years of experience shows you the no-nonsense cruising skills you need for safer sailing worldwide. 

Referenced website: https://nauticalcharts.noaa.gov/

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Rolex China Sea Race 2018 – The Spirit of Yachting Video

Rolex China Sea Race 2018 – The Spirit of Yachting Video

The 2018 Rolex China Sea Race in this edition of the Rolex Spirit of Yachting film series. Interviews with competing yacht owners, exciting race footage and an introduction to Hong Kong’s premier youth sailing programme are among the highlights of this 25-minute documentary. The race started in Victoria Harbour, surrounded by the city’s impressive high-rise panorama, and continued over 565 nautical miles of open water to Subic Bay in the Philippines. Held biennially over the Easter weekend, the 29th edition of this Offshore Category 1 race resulted in Mandrake III, skippered by its co-owner and Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club member Fred Kinmonth, taking the overall win. Rolex World of Yachting video first published May 7, 2018.

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The World Sailing Show - January 2019 Edition (video)

The World Sailing Show - January 2019 Edition

The World Sailing Show (Jan 2019 Edition):
00:44 Meet the Mule – American Magic’s trial horse
08:09 Extreme Sailing Series Mexican finale
12:14 Crash & Burn in the Route du Rhum
20:38 Olympic sailing heads offshore
19:31 Southern Ocean rescue

• An Italian cat, an American mule and a British pocket rocket are breaking new territory in the quest to create an extraordinary new generation of machines for the 36th America’s Cup. 
• The boat busting start to the Route du Rhum was only the beginning of a fascinating race across the Atlantic.
• The Extreme Sailing Series fleet took the results down the wire in Mexico plus, we hear from an Olympic medallist and former Volvo Ocean Race winner about what lies in store when the Olympic Games head offshore.
• Plus, Susie Goodall’s dramatic Southern Ocean rescue.

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The World Sailing Show - August 2018 Edition

World Sailing Show (Aug 2018)

The World Sailing Show video above published Jul 22, 2018:

00:53 Superyacht Cup 2018 – The biggest and the best
6:25 Extreme Sailing Series – Act 4 Cascais
7:39 Golden Globe start
8:11 Volvo Ocean Race – The final battle
14:12 52 SuperSeries second round Zadar
17:22 Aarhus Sailing World Championships preview Pt3
20:17 Rolex Giraglia – The Mediterranean offshore classic

Conservative estimates put the total value of this year’s Superyacht Cup fleet in Palma at well over 500 million Euros. Yet whatever the figure, the sight of some of the world’s biggest and best racing in Palma Majorca was spectacular.

Meanwhile, in the closest match in the history of the Volvo Ocean Race, three boats on equal points put everything on the line to battle for overall victory.

In Zadar, Croatia the competition was just as close in the second event of the 52 Superseries, as was the action in the offshore stage of the Rolex Giraglia.

And there’s more--Extremes in Cascais, the Golden Globe in Les Sables d’Olonne, plus during the build up to the Sailing World Championships in Aarhus, we take a look at how one Olympic sailor is balancing her campaign with a new family life.

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