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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

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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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Ferry impressive Sydney to Hobart gig for Merewether Heights local

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

Newcastle Herald

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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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.

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'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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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Koa pulls out of Hobart only weeks after big win

In form ahead of Boxing Day, TP52 Koa has withdrawn from this year's Sydney to Hobart yacht race.

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Promise driving Sydney to Hobart's oldest boat Sylph VI

Retired naval officer Bob Williams will honour the memory of a beloved Sydney to Hobart veteran when he sets sail in Sylph VI on Boxing Day.

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Johnstons want fifth brother in 2024 Sydney to Hobart

Three of Anthony Johnston's brothers will join him aboard URM Group in this year's Sydney to Hobart - and he's hopeful of bringing another along in 2024.

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Chris Jordan in awe of WA's special talent Aaron Hardie

Aaron Hardie has showcased his brute power by scoring an unbeaten 85 off 45 balls in the Perth Scorchers' BBL win over the Hobart Hurricanes.

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Sydney to Hobart fleet's newest boat rolls the dice

On the water since October, Atomic Blonde is a dark horse in this year's Sydney to Hobart yacht race, which may be her only appearance for the coming years.

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Two hands better than one to make Marc on Sydney-Hobart

Niksen skipper Marc Michel is shaping up as one to watch in the Sydney to Hobart two-handed division, but he isn't getting carried away with the hype.

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Fifty not out, May set fair for Sydney to Hobart

Having hoisted his sail for every Sydney to Hobart yacht race since 1973, Lindsay May will on Boxing Day become the first person to reach the 50-race milestone.

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Sydney to Hobart fleet at sea with long-range forecast

It's almost unheard of that the Sydney to Hobart's long-range weather forecast is as inconclusive as 2023's, veteran navigator Adrienne Cahalan says.

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Sydney-Hobart contender's $250k dash to starting line

A mechanical mishap forced LawConnect's owner Christian Beck to fork out a cool $250,000 and call on some friends in high places ahead of the Sydney to Hobart.

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Man admits Christmas Day murder of woman at home

A man has pleaded guilty to the Christmas Day stabbing murder of a 52-year-old mother at a home in Hobart.

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Beyond Dark Mofo: Tasmania’s incredible 2024 festival lineup

Tasmania’s famous Dark Mofo festival may be on pause, but 2024 is still packed with unique and immersive festivals

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