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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.

International Business Times · Dec 28, 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.

AAP · Dec 27, 2023

Peccadillo and Ryujin lead Melbourne to Hobart race

Peccadillo and Ryujin are the early frontrunners with the Melbourne to Hobart yacht fleet warned to expect some challenging conditions.

AAP · Dec 27, 2023

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Two supermaxis fight for Sydney to Hobart line honours

Andoo Comanche and LawConnect are battling changing conditions in their fight to be first across the line in the 78th edition of the Sydney to Hobart race.

AAP · 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.

International Business Times · Dec 26, 2023

Thunderstorms ahoy for Sydney to Hobart fleet

The 103 boats competing in the Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race were greeted by lightning, driving rain and bright sunshine as they prepared for their journey south.

AAP · Dec 26, 2023

Witt and SHK Scallywag's last shot at Syd-Hob glory

Sydney to Hobart veteran David Witt has flagged his decision to walk away from the bluewater classic after racing with SHK Scallywag this year.

AAP · Dec 26, 2023

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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 25, 2023

Nothing to prove for Syd-Hob favourite Andoo Comanche

Andoo Comanche skipper John Winning Jr knows his boat is fast and so does everyone in the Sydney to Hobart fleet - it's just a matter of getting there first.

AAP · Dec 25, 2023

Syd-Hob's Scallywag retires, Comanche leads into night

SHK Scallywag retired from the Sydney to Hobart just hours after the start of the iconic race, leaving the three other supermaxis to push for line honours.

AAP · Dec 25, 2023

30 skydives: How champion skipper prepared for Syd-Hob

While others were readying their boats, Andoo Comanche skipper John Winning Jr spent some lead-up to the Sydney to Hobart repeatedly jumping out of a plane.

AAP · Dec 25, 2023

Sydney to Hobart yacht race: fleet sets off under dark skies after heavy storm threatens start

Bureau of Meteorology forecasts wild weather conditions but says quicker yachts likely to see less storm risk after they leave Sydney Harbour at 1pm on Tuesday

The Guardian - AU · Dec 25, 2023

John sailed the Sydney to Hobart yacht race with his father. Now he’s passing on the tradition to his sons

John Townley and his two sons will sail the 2023 Sydney to Hobart yacht race – 35 years after he first sailed it with his father

The Guardian - AU · Dec 25, 2023

Yachtie takes comfort from a serious display of speed

While Phillip Neil will be racing the Sydney to Hobart on luxury cruiser Drumfire, David Griffith has elected for a bare-bones operation on speedster Whisper.

AAP · Dec 24, 2023

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AAP · Dec 24, 2023

Boxing Day miracle as Wild Thing set for Sydney-Hobart

Only weeks ago, Wild Thing 100's rivals were unsure she'd make it to the Sydney to Hobart start, now the upgraded supermaxi is ready to challenge for honours.

AAP · Dec 24, 2023

Raised at sea, Spaniard Simbad set for Syd-Hob debut

Plucked from the Canary Islands, Simbad Quiroga is a new addition to the LawConnect crew for this year's Sydney to Hobart and is intent on making his mark.

Newcastle Herald · Dec 24, 2023

Ferry impressive Sydney to Hobart gig for Merewether Heights local

'I'm looking forward to it a lot.'

AAP · Dec 24, 2023

Comanche backed for Syd-Hob defence in any weather

With uncertainty over the Sydney to Hobart weather conditions, Andoo Comanche's skipper is confident his boat can thrive come rain or shine.

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AAP · Dec 23, 2023

Six of the best batteries to power J-Bird to Hobart

Conservation charity founders Annika and Ian Thomson will make the 628-nautical-mile trip to Hobart on board a boat powered by just six batteries.

AAP · Dec 23, 2023

'Radio silence' over BBL clock call – Matthew Wade

There was confusion over a no-ball call against the Hobart Hurricanes in their Big Bash League win over the Melbourne Renegades.

AAP · Dec 22, 2023

A night on the tequila led Charles to his Syd-Hob debut

If not for a night on the tequila off the coast of Mexico, Frenchman Charles Devanneaux would likely not be making his Sydney to Hobart debut this year.

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 22, 2023

Pluck of the Irish to follow Cinnamon Girl to Hobart

With three decades of offshore sailing experience, Irishman Cian McCarthy has decided it's finally time to have a go at the famed Sydney to Hobart race.

AAP · Dec 22, 2023

Syd-Hob record unlikely to be broken in 2023: Smith

If two-time Sydney to Hobart winner Craig Smith was a betting man, he'd pick that the big race's line honours record will not be broken in 2023.

AAP · Dec 21, 2023

Site chosen for Tasmanian AFL team's $70m training base

Parklands on Hobart's eastern shore have been chosen as the site of a $70 million high-performance training centre for the Tasmanian AFL club.

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