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Tight at top as Syd-Hob fleet braces for bumpy night

A handful of boats had already retired as line-honours favourite Master Lock Comanche led the Sydney to Hobart fleet into the first night of racing.

AAP · Dec 25, 2025

Like Verstappen in a bad car: LawConnect's SydHob hopes

Out to snare a third-straight Sydney-Hobart title, LawConnect skipper Christian Beck sees plenty of parallels with Formula One star Max Verstappen.

AAP · Dec 9, 2025

Why Ian Thorpe has signed up for Sydney-Hobart race

Olympic legend Ian Thorpe will make his Sydney to Hobart debut in 2025, sailing aboard one of the fleet's most impressive supermaxi yachts.

AAP · Dec 5, 2025

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Sons aboard for follow-up to 'tragic' Sydney to Hobart

The 80th Sydney to Hobart yacht race will be a family affair for LawConnect's Christian Beck and Sam Haynes of Celestial V70.

AAP · Nov 26, 2025

Fake cases, judges’ headaches and new limits: Australian courts grapple with lawyers using AI

Full extent of artificial intelligence’s use in the legal profession is unknown but courts are worried about it being called on to write affidavits and witness statements and for case citations

The Guardian - AU · Feb 9, 2025

Tribute plans for killed Sydney to Hobart sailors

Sydney to Hobart organisers are hoping to hold tributes to the two sailors who died at sea on the opening day of the 2024 yacht race.

AAP · Dec 29, 2024

Sydney To Hobart Race Marred By Tragic Accidents

LawConnect wins Sydney to Hobart race amidst tragedy and safety concerns. Sailors face challenges in the unpredictable Tasman Sea.

2 sailor deaths result in muted celebrations on winning yacht in Sydney to Hobart race

Champagne corks often pop and loud, boisterous cheers are usually heard around Constitution Dock when the Sydney to Hobart line honors winner finishes in the Tasmanian state capital

The Independent UK · Dec 28, 2024

Two Sailors Die on Opening Night of Historically Perilous Australian Yacht Race

They're the 12th and 13th fatalities in the competition's history.

Sports Illustrated · Dec 27, 2024

'Sombre' LawConnect wins Sydney to Hobart line honours

LawConnect has claimed back-to-back line honours in the Sydney to Hobart yacht race, which has been marred by the death of two competitors.

AAP · Dec 27, 2024

Swept overboard: Sydney to Hobart sailor’s struggle to survive alone in the ocean at night

Yacht race claims two crew members’ lives on separate boats, while survivor recounts ‘getting thrown down waves’

The Guardian - AU · Dec 27, 2024

'How many world titles has he won?': Comanche hits back

Master Lock Comanche's co-skippers have been left out at sea by comments from LawConnect owner Christian Beck ahead of the Sydney to Hobart.

AAP · Dec 24, 2024

Broken boats, new race record on the cards for Syd-Hob

The Sydney to Hobart fleet is bracing for a fast start, a wild first night at sea and the high chance of boats ending up damaged.

AAP · Dec 24, 2024

Skipper employs 'do nothing' strategy for Sydney-Hobart

Skipper Christian Beck claims he'll do absolutely nothing to help his yacht LawConnect win the Sydney to Hobart, a strategy worked fine last time.

AAP · Dec 16, 2024

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AAP · Nov 20, 2024

Comanche 'more wary' as LawConnect eyes Syd-Hob glory

LawConnect skipper Christian Beck is sticking to the underdog narrative as he eyes another Sydney to Hobart win, but new Comanche boss Matt Allen knows better.

Newcastle Herald · Dec 28, 2023

Lake Macquarie sailor's 'instrumental' role in Sydney to Hobart win

'The fact that they can make that boat beat Comanche is amazing.'

International Business Times · Dec 28, 2023

LawConnect Swoops Late To Win Sydney-Hobart Thriller

Australian supermaxi LawConnect took line honours in the punishing Sydney-Hobart ocean race on Thursday, pipping rival Andoo Comanche in one of the tightest-ever finishes to the blue water classic.

AAP · Dec 27, 2023

LawConnect hails 'dream' Sydney to Hobart underdog win

LawConnect has clinched line honours in the Sydney to Hobart yacht race, running down fellow supermaxi Andoo Comanche in a thrilling river finish.

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International Business Times · Dec 26, 2023

Sydney-Hobart Race Fleet Sails Into Stormy Seas

More than 100 yachts set off on the annual Sydney-Hobart race Tuesday, with storms and hail threatening to lash sailors in one of the world's most gruelling ocean events.

AAP · Dec 25, 2023

LawConnect nothing compared to Comanche: Beck

Christian Beck believes LawConnect is the David to Comanche's Goliath but stormy weather forecast for the Sydney to Hobart has given him a glimmer of hope.

AAP · Dec 22, 2023

Rivals predict only a fleeting absence for Wild Oats XI

For only the second time since launching in 2005, the legendary Wild Oats XI is missing the Sydney to Hobart yacht race this year.

AAP · Dec 13, 2023

Sydney-Hobart contender's $250k dash to starting line

A mechanical mishap forced LawConnect's owner Christian Beck to fork out a cool $250,000 and call on some friends in high places ahead of the Sydney to Hobart.

AAP · Dec 5, 2023

Four uncapped sailors with a shot at Hobart history

Four uncapped sailors have the chance to become part of sporting history when they join LawConnect's crew for the Sydney to Hobart yacht race.

AAP · Dec 5, 2023

LawConnect skipper lauds win in last race before Hobart

Christian Beck's 100ft supermaxi LawConnect has won line honours at the Big Boat Challenge, while URM Group claimed victory on handicap.

AAP · Dec 25, 2022

Andoo Comanche eyes Sydney-Hobart history

Supermaxi Andoo Comanche is favoured to win her fourth Sydney to Hobart line honours, as a fleet of 109 boats prepare to set off for the annual challenge.

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