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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.

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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.

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'Not in a hurry' - Syd-Hob supermaxi made for comfort

The crew of 100ft supermaxi Maritimo 100 won't mind if they don't claim Sydney to Hobart line honours; they'll being living large en route to Tasmania.

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Master Lock Comanche won't focus on elusive double win

The yacht that claims Sydney to Hobart line honours rarely wins on handicap, but there's a chance that could happen in the 2024 running of the great race.

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Syd-Hob's 120-year-old boat back better than ever

Built in 1904, Maritimo Katwinchar will attempt her third Sydney to Hobart yacht race after undergoing significant modifications.

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Safety first for Syd-Hob fleet after recent tragedy

The Sydney to Hobart fleet is on high alert after a fatal incident in Sydney Harbour earlier this month.

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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

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'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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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'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.

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'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.

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Owen's ton powers Hurricanes to BBL win over Perth

Hobart opener Mitch Owen has blasted his maiden BBL century to power the Hurricanes to a confidence-boosting win over the Perth Scorchers.

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Syd-Hob co-skipper recalls failed drug bust on his boat

Sydney to Hobart entrant Christopher Canty can look back with a smile on his run-in with police aboard previous vessel Galaxy III.

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Bacardi recovers from $2 error to race Syd-Hob again

Bacardi is back for a record 31st attempt at the Sydney to Hobart after retiring prematurely from her 30th race last year.

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The race that makes Sydney to Hobart look short

For eight boats sailing in this year's Sydney to Hobart, the 628 nautical mile journey to Constitution Dock is just the beginning.

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Hurricanes collapse to record low as Wade hurts calf

The Hobart Hurricanes have been skittled for their lowest BBL total, crumbling in a six-wicket smashing by the Melbourne Renegades in Geelong.

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Ken Gourlay to sail Syd-Hob 'swan song' with son

Lured out of retirement, Tasmanian sailing legend Ken Gourlay will contest the 628-nautical mile journey from Sydney to Hobart with son Tristan on Blue Moon II.

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Comanche eyes Syd-Hob record after weather forecast

Sailors racing the Sydney to Hobart are set to enjoy favourable winds, with Master Lock Comanche navigator Juan Villa keeping one eye on the race record.

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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.

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Wild Thing 100 eyes a different prize in Sydney-Hobart

Written off by one and all last year, Sydney to Hobart supermaxi Wild Thing 100 now has her eyes on the prize - but it's not the one you'd expect.

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Syd-Hob champion Alive shrugs at last-minute repairs

Reigning Sydney to Hobart overall winner Alive has had to go in for last-minute repairs but that won't worry skipper Duncan Hine.

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Comanche locked in for Sydney-to-Hobart revenge

Out for Sydney to Hobart revenge, Master Lock Comanche has claimed line honours in the final competitive outing before the big race starts on Boxing Day.

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New homes lead the way in energy efficiency

Canberra boasts the most energy efficient homes in Australia but cities with older stock like Sydney and Hobart are lagging.

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