The start of this year’s iconic Sydney to Hobart yacht race included a dose of controversy, with reigning champion Andoo Comanche involved in an incident with a rival supermaxi. On a gloomy day in the harbour city, last year’s victor almost collided with Scallywag just minutes after the race began, …
Read More »Why these pensioners are conquering the Sydney to Hobart
By Lachlan Harper and Emily Patterson In last year’s Sydney to Hobart, Kathy Veel and Bridget Canham lit up Constitution Dock right on the brink of the New Year. Onboard their Yacht ‘Currawong’, the two sailed over the finish line 18 minutes before the clock ticked over 2023. While they …
Read More »Andoo Comanche wins Sydney to Hobart line honours
Andoo Comanche has taken line honours in the 2022 Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race. The 100-ft maxi, skippered by John Winning Jr, crossed the line about 1am on Wednesday in a time of 1 day, 11 hours, 56 minutes and 48 seconds. “Congratulations to skipper John Winning Jr and crew,” …
Read More »International stars return for Sydney to Hobart
For the first time since 2019, the Sydney to Hobart is back to its old self with a bevy of international yachts and sailors contesting one of the world’s most gruelling ocean races. After being cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 and under heavy restrictions last year due …
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