The 67th Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race 2010 will once again start in Sydney Harbour on the 26th of December. After a challenging race last year with some of the fleet experiencing winds of over 50 knots, rough seas and big waves this year’s race could also test the mettle of the fleet.

With a new line honours contender in this year’s Hobart and at least one other Supermaxi undergoing a major upgrade for the race, the tempo and excitement will be increased and we can expect more than 100+ entrants to head south on the Tasman Sea to Storm Bay and along the Derwent River to the finish line in Hobart. Read more

Presented by Audi and hosted by Middle Harbour Yacht Club, The Audi Sydney Harbour Regatta is the largest, competitive keelboat regatta in Australia. There will be more than 300 keelboats racing in over 24 divisions on 8 course areas on Sydney Harbour and offshore (windward/leewards) for the IRC class yachts. Audi Australia offers the regatta’s grand prize … An Audi A1 to the winner of the Audi Final Drive Challenge, by far the richest prize in Australian sailing. This Iconic Sydney event, attracts the highly competitive and the glamorous racing yachts frequently seen gracing the harbour and the most popular international keelboat classes. Read more

The 2011 edition of the 213 nautical mile Category 2 Sydney Offshore Newcastle Yacht Race will start at 12 noon on Friday 8 April, 2011, from Sydney Harbour. Being the last race of the Blue Water Pointscore Series, competition is hot as the yachts fight for an improvement in their overall placings. The Stick one the PHS Division last year, lets hope they can repeat that performance this year.

The 66th Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race 2010 will start in Sydney Harbour on 26 December. The 100+ yachts will then head south on the Tasman Sea to Storm Bay and along the Derwent River to the finish line in Hobart. Over the past 65 years, the Rolex Sydney Hobart has become an icon of Australia’s summer sport, ranking in public interest with such national events as the Melbourne Cup horse race, the Davis Cup tennis and the cricket tests between Australia and England. Few other yachting events worldwide attract media coverage like this does with over 40% of viewers coming from outside of Australia. Read more