The Latest Breaking News from Hobart

Deaths rock Sydney to Hobart, LawConnect leads fleet

Supermaxi LawConnect is in pole position to claim line honours in a Sydney to Hobart yacht race marred by the deaths of two competitors in rough weather.

AAP · Dec 26, 2024

Wild seas to follow Syd-Hob retirements, Comanche leads

The Sydney to Hobart yacht race is underway with one of the most prominent boats retiring only hours after the starting gun.

AAP · Dec 26, 2024

Commodore Haynes eyes second Syd-Hob triumph

Veterinarian and Celestial V70 skipper Sam Haynes is in with a chance of winning his second Sydney to Hobart yacht race in three years.

AAP · Dec 25, 2024

An all-Filipino crew is set to make history in the Sydney to Hobart yacht race

There have been plenty of “firsts” in the history of the Sydney to Hobart yacht race which was first held in 1945

The Independent UK · Dec 24, 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

From pies to protein bars, grubs up for classic sailors

There are many different ways for boats to approach the Sydney to Hobart, and that includes in their choices of sustenance for the long journey south.

AAP · Dec 23, 2024

All-Filipino crew on familiar entrant in Sydney-Hobart

An all-Filipino crew onboard Centennial 7 is readying for the Sydney to Hobart, having never set foot in Tasmania.

AAP · Dec 22, 2024

'Shame and guilt' get fifth brother on board to Hobart

Mini-maxi URM Group will have five brothers on board for the Sydney to Hobart, a feat never achieved in 78 previous editions of the race.

AAP · Dec 22, 2024

'Mouthful' name could become zaniest on Syd-Hob trophy

Disko Trooper_Contender Sailcloth is one of the wackier names to have graced the Sydney to Hobart but the boat is a chance of winning on handicap in 2024.

AAP · Dec 22, 2024