31 December 2017

2017 Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race Start, Live Video Replay

2017 Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race Start - Live Broadcast Replay

CYCATV video above published Dec 26, 2017: Channel 7 Broadcast of the start of the 2017 Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race. Watch the Wild Oats XI incur the penalty which secured Line Honours to LDV Comanche.

Matt Allen’s Ichi Ban at the finish of the Rolex Sydney Hobart:

CYCATV video above published Dec 27, 2017:  Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race 2017 Overall Winner Ichi Ban was the first TP52 across the line.

See also: JohnTheCrowd | Sailing News: Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race 2017, LIVE Feed

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24 December 2017

Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race 2017, LIVE Feed

UPDATE Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race 2017 Overall Winner:

Rolex World of Yachting video above published Dec 28, 2017: The TP52 Ichi Ban, owned and skippered by seasoned campaigner Matt Allen, has won the 73rd Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race and, with it, the Tattersall Cup and Rolex timepiece reserved for the overall winner on corrected time. One of the pre-race favourites to secure one of yachting’s greatest prizes, Allen and his crew had to put aside their usual prudence in a calculated gamble. With a large number of strong boats favoured by the forecast conditions, there was no room for caution. Ichi Ban’s closest rival proved to be two-time winner, Bob Steel and Quest, which added to the mounting pressure. Making the most of the fast running conditions of the second day, and avoiding serious damage, Ichi Ban prevailed, erasing the disappointment of 2016 when a five-hour becalming in the Derwent dashed their hopes of victory.

Dec 28: Jim Cooney and LDV Comanche secured the line honours victory at the 2017 Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race after a protested incident between the two 100-footers, Wild Oats XI and LDV Comanche, shortly after the start, was determined in favour of Comanche:

Rolex World of Yachting video above published Dec 28, 2017:  Jim Cooney and LDV Comanche secured the line honours victory at the 2017 Rolex Sydney Hobart in a record time of one day, nine hours, 15 minutes and 24 seconds, bettering by 4 hours 15 minutes, 56 seconds the previous benchmark set in 2016. Cooney and his crew were rewarded for their success in the southern hemisphere’s pre-eminent offshore race with the J.H. Illingworth Trophy and a Rolex timepiece. After a phenomenal contest over the full 628nm of the Rolex Sydney Hobart concluded yesterday in the Derwent River, the line honours title for first to finish was eventually decided today in the protest room. An incident between of the two 100-footers, Wild Oats XI and LDV Comanche, shortly after the start, was determined in favour of Comanche.
Dec 27, 2017: Wild Oats XI claims line honours in battle on Derwent | Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race 2017 but a protest By LDV Comanche is pending.

LIVE Tracker - Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race 2017 

Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race 2017 - Race Start

Rolex World of Yachting video above published Dec 26, 2017: "The 2017 Rolex Sydney Hobart has started. 102 yachts, including 27 international entries, are participating in the 628nm bluewater classic, which marks its 73rd edition this year. The race got underway in a light easterly breeze, under a grey leaden sky. Black Jack, one of four 100-footers, led the fleet out of the harbour, witnessed by thousands of well-wishers on both land and water. Once outside the Sydney Harbour heads, the fleet turned south into the Tasman Sea and headed down the New South Wales coast towards the eastern fringe of Bass Strait. Organized by the Cruising Yacht Club of Australia in collaboration with the Royal Yacht Club of Tasmania, the race has been sponsored by Rolex since 2002. Success in this offshore contest demands total commitment, perfect preparation and precise crew work. The rewards for the crew that overcomes all others are a true symbol of achievement."

Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race 2017 Preview Video:

Rolex World of Yachting video above published Nov 20, 2017: The Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race is a true test of human and machine. Organized by the Cruising Yacht Club of Australia in collaboration with the Royal Yacht Club of Tasmania, this 628 nautical mile offshore race requires meticulous preparation, honed skills and resolute determination just to finish. Securing the Tattersall’s Cup and coveted Rolex timepiece awarded to the overall winner requires all those values and more.

Hobart Weather – The Navigators’ Take: Club Marine TV video published Dec 23, 2017: "A few days out from the start of the big race south to Hobart and the weather modelling is suggesting a relatively benign track, with a high over Tasmania blocking the normal pattern of southerly fronts, while still promising some strong downwind running. Taking a rare opportunity provided by some of the world’s best ocean racing navigators being in the same place as the forecast was announced, we asked them what they made of the projections and how they would tackle the predicted conditions aboard their respective boats."

The 2017 Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race marks the 73rd edition of this time-honoured tradition. Over 100 yachts, including 30 overseas entries, are expected to cross the start line at 13:00 AEDT on 26 December 2017 (Dec 25th at 9pm EST in U.S.). Everything is in place for another exceptional chapter in the history of this classic race.


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23 December 2017

America's Cup Winner Wary of Sir Robin In Sydney Hobart Race (video)

Americas Cup Winner Wary of Sir Robin In Sydney Hobart

Clipper Round the World Yacht Race video published Dec 4, 2017: Clipper Ventures will be proudly supporting the Invictus Games Sydney 2018 in the 73rd Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race, with two Clipper 68s to be crewed by British and Australian veterans and personnel. Even though Sir Robin Knox-Johnston will be on board the UK Invictus Games Sydney 2018 GAME ON boat, two-time Americas Cup winner and Team Oracle Skipper James Spithill is still backing the Aussies.

In addition to the eleven Clipper 70s racing to Hobart as part of the 40,000 nautical mile Clipper 2017-18 Race, the two Clipper 68s will also take part in the iconic Bluewater Classic, starting on Boxing Day in Sydney. Invictus Games Sydney 2018 GAME ON (CV10) will be crewed by British wounded, injured and ill veterans, in addition to Sir Robin Knox-Johnston, and will take on the Australian crewed Invictus Games Sydney 2018 DOWN UNDER (CV5), in what’s tipped to be an ‘Ashes on the Water’.

The 2017 Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race marks the 73rd edition of this time-honoured tradition. Over 100 yachts, including 30 overseas entries, are expected to cross the start line at 13:00 AEDT on 26 December 2017 (Dec 25th at 9pm EST in U.S.). Everything is in place for another exceptional chapter in the history of this classic race.

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22 December 2017

Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race 2016, Spirit of Yachting Video

Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race 2016 – Film – The Spirit of Yachting:

Video above published Mar 6, 2017: The Rolex Spirit of Yachting film series presents the 72nd Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race — the action, highlights and memorable moments in a 25-minute documentary. The behind-the-scenes footage covers peak moments during the 628-nautical-mile course, from the start in Sydney Harbour, to Perpetual LOYAL’s record-breaking race time by nearly 5 hours, as well as interviews with key players. They include Jim Delegat, who earned the Tattersall Cup and a Rolex Timepiece for achieving Overall Winner together with his two sons and the rest of his New-Zealand based crew.

The 2017 Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race marks the 73rd edition of this time-honoured tradition. Over 100 yachts, including 30 overseas entries, are expected to cross the start line at 13:00 AEDT on 26 December 2017 (Dec 25th at 9pm EST in U.S.). Everything is in place for another exceptional chapter in the history of this classic race.

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21 December 2017

SOLAS Big Boat Challenge 2017 Video, Line Honours Results

SOLAS Big Boat Challenge 2017

Streamed LIVE December 12, 2017: SOLAS Big Boat Challenge - The CYCA's SOLAS Big Boat Challenge, one of Sydney, Australia's most spectacular sporting and harbour fixtures, has for 24 consecutive years marked the start of the Rolex Sydney Hobart lead-up events.

When it comes time for the biggest racing yachts in Australia to flex their collective muscle on the world's most beautiful harbour, it's hard to escape the fact that the serious countdown to the start of the Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race has begun.

In 2017, the SOLAS Big Boat Challenge had a new course format on Sydney Harbour to allow closer and more intense racing between the competing yachts, whilst providing additional quality spectator areas from shore and water alike.

2017 SOLAS Big Boat Challenge Results | cyca.com.au
Line Honours Results -- Start: 12:30
Place Sail No   Boat Name    Skipper              Fin Time
1  525100 BLACK JACK Peter Harburg       13:37:19
2  AUS10001 WILD OATS XI Oatley Family  13:38:02
3 HKG1997 BEAU GESTE Karl Kwok        13:42:45
4 AUS7001 WILD OATS X  Oatley Family 13:47:32

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20 December 2017

2017 Extreme Sailing Series Video Highlights

2017 Extreme Sailing Series™ highlights

Act 8, Los Cabos, presented by SAP, rounded off a sensational 10-month long season that saw the Stadium Racing championship visit eight cities across three continents. Enjoy some of the best moments from the season.
2017 Overall Results:

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19 December 2017

Rolex Middle Sea Race 2017: Spirit of Yachting Video

Rolex Middle Sea Race 2017: Spirit of Yachting Video

Rolex World of Yachting video above published Dec 1, 2017: The Rolex Spirit of Yachting film series features 25-minute documentaries of the leading regattas and racing events on the international sailing agenda. This episode zooms in on the 38th Rolex Middle Sea Race, organized by the Royal Malta Yacht Club. Of the 104 starters only 35 crossed the finish line off Valletta, Malta having successfully conquered the 606-nautical mile race’s challenging and diverse weather conditions. The Russian-crewed Bogatyr, a JPK 10.80 – one of the smallest boats in the fleet – took the overall win, while George David’s Rambler 88 was first to finish on the water for the third year running. Two notable performances duly rewarded at the final prizegiving with Rolex timepieces and a place in the history books.

Rolex Middle Sea Race results: http://www.rolexmiddlesearace.com/results/

2017 Rolex Middle Race start: 11:00 CEST, 21 October, 2017. 104 yachts from 30 different nations started the 38th edition of the Rolex Middle Sea Race.

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18 December 2017

2017 RORC Transatlantic Race Winner Teasing Machine, Finish Video

2017 RORC Transatlantic Race - Teasing Machine Finish Video

Eric de Turckheim's French Nivelt-Muratet 54 Teasing Machine finished the 2017 RORC Transatlantic Race on Friday 8 December in an elapsed time of 13 days 19 hrs 29 mins 08 seconds. The French team became the overall winner after IRC time correction. Teasing Machine arrived at sunset on the 14th day of the race and was awarded the RORC Transatlantic Race Trophy. The team cheered for joy as they crossed the finish line. "We are very happy to be here in Grenada," smiled Eric de Turckheim. "This is my first transatlantic race and it has been fantastic."

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17 December 2017

2017 Extreme Sailing Series TV Series Video: Los Cabos, Mexico

2017 Extreme Sailing Series™ TV Series episode 8 - Los Cabos, presented by SAP

Extreme Sailing Series video published Dec 13, 2017: Settle in for 26 minutes of Stadium Racing from the grand finale of the 2017 Extreme Sailing Series™ in Los Cabos, Mexico, with the eighth episode of the official TV Series.
2017 Extreme Sailing Series Results:

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11 December 2017

2017 Youth Sailing Worlds, Sanya, China, December 9-16, LIVE Feed

Closing Ceremony Prize-giving - 2017 Youth Worlds, Sanya, China

World Sailing TV video above published Dec 17, 2017: A montage from the prize-giving at the closing ceremony of the 2017 Youth Sailing World Championships in Sanya, China.

Results--2017 World Sailing Youth Worlds--2017 Youth Sailing World Championships, Sanya, China

Final Day (5) Highlights - 2017 Youth Worlds | Sanya, China

World Sailing TV video above published Dec 15, 2017: highlights from the fifth and final day of racing at the 2017 Youth Sailing World Championships in Sanya, China.

Day 4 Highlights - 2017 Youth Worlds, Sanya, China:

World Sailing TV video above published Dec 14, 2017: highlights from the fourth day of racing at the 2017 Youth Sailing World Championships in Sanya, China.

Day 3 Highlights - 2017 Youth Worlds | Sanya, China

World Sailing TV video above published Dec 13, 2017: highlights from the third day of racing at the 2017 Youth Sailing World Championships in Sanya, China.

Day 2 Highlights - 2017 Youth Worlds | Sanya, China

World Sailing TV video above published Dec 12, 2017: highlights from the second day of racing at the 2017 Youth Sailing World Championships in Sanya, China.

Day 1 Highlights - 2017 Youth Worlds | Sanya, China

World Sailing TV video above published Dec 11, 2017: highlights from the first day of racing at the 2017 Youth Sailing World Championships in Sanya, China.

Website: sailing.org - LIVE Twitter feed below.


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10 December 2017

Volvo Ocean Race Leg 3, Cape Town To Melbourne Nonstop, LIVE Feed

Weekly Summary - Leg 3, week 3 | Volvo Ocean Race

Full Replay: MAPFRE Leg 3 Arrivals in Melbourne | Volvo Ocean Race

Volvo Ocean Race video above published Dec 25, 2017. MAPFRE first into Melbourne to earn consecutive leg wins | VolvoOceanRace.com: The Spanish Volvo Ocean Race team MAPFRE won Leg 3 from Cape Town, South Africa to Melbourne, Australia, a 6,500 nautical mile dive into the fierce challenges posed by the Southern Ocean. Results: scoreboard.

Standings: top 4 after 3 legs:
  1. MAPFRE 
  2. Dongfeng Race Team 
  3. Vestas 11th Hour Racing 
  4. Team Brunel
LIVE Tracker - Volvo Ocean Race 2017-18
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Positions on Dec 13, 2017
How to drive in the Southern Ocean | Volvo Ocean Race

Volvo Ocean Race video above published Dec 8, 2017: Experience, consistency ...and a love of surfing – driving below 40°S takes a very specific set of skills.

Volvo Ocean Race 2017-18 Leg 3 started December 10, 2017, 12:00 UTC (14:00 Cape Town):
Leg 3: Cape Town, South Africa, to Melbourne, Australia, 6500 nautical miles nonstop across the Southern Ocean.

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09 December 2017

LIVE Video: Star Sailors League Finals, Day 5, Dec 9, Nassau, Bahamas

SSL Finals 2017 - Final Day - Highlights

Star Sailors League Finals - Day 5 | Nassau, Bahamas | Saturday 9 December 2017

Video above scheduled for Dec 9, 2017 - Watch all the action LIVE from Day 5 of the Star Sailors League in Nassau in the Bahamas.

Star Sailors League Finals - Day 4 | Nassau, Bahamas | Friday 8 December 2017

Watch all the LIVE action from Day 4, Friday, December 8, 2017, of the Star Sailors League in Nassau in the Bahamas.

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08 December 2017

Volvo Ocean Race Leg 2, Week 4 in Review (video)

Week in review – Leg 2, week 4 | Volvo Ocean Race

Volvo Ocean Race video above published Dec 7, 2017.

Next up on the Volvo Ocean Race 2017-18:
  • In-Port Race at Cape Town, Dec 8, 2017;
  • Leg 3, Cape Town, South Africa, to Melbourne, Australia, 6500 nautical miles across the Southern Ocean, starts December 10, 2017.

See also: JohnTheCrowd | Sailing News: Volvo Ocean Race Leg 2, Lisbon to Cape Town, Nonstop, LIVE Feed

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07 December 2017

2017 RORC Transatlantic Race Line Honours for Ludde Ingvall's CQS

2017 RORC Transatlantic Race Line Honours for Ludde Ingvall's CQS

RORC video above published Dec 6, 2017: Ludde Ingvall's Australian Maxi CQS, finished the 2017 RORC Transatlantic Race on Wednesday 06 December, 2017 taking Monohull Line Honours in an elapsed time of 11 days 00 hrs 03 mins 08 secs.
See also: RORC Transatlantic Race LIVE Feed, CQS Line Honors Finish Dec 6

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05 December 2017

GC32 Racing Tour 2017 - It's a wrap! (video)

GC32 Racing Tour 2017 - It's a wrap!

GC32 Racing Tour video above published Nov 17, 2017: A look back at the 2017 GC32 Racing Tour season: Five wonderful venues, 13 teams racing with us across the season and some of the most amazing sailing action between the fast, flying GC32 one designs. Watch and enjoy. #bestfoilingexperience #gc32racingtour #gc32



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