January 05, 2016
Written by Zuzana Bednarova
The 71st edition of the iconic Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race lived up to its name with the most challenging weather and racing conditions the race has seen in over a decade. The 100-foot Comanche took line honours, while the overall winner of the 2015 race was Balance. ... read full story
December 28, 2015
Written by Eva Belanyiova
Sailing Yacht COMANCHE takes line honours in the prestigious and popular yacht race - the 2015 Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race, with Kristy Clark becoming the first female owner to take line honours. ... read full story
December 21, 2015
Written by Zuzana Bednarova
The much-anticipated challenger for the Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race, the high-tech 100-foot sailing yacht COMANCHE has recently arrived in Sydney. It will be her second attempt at winning line honours in the iconic Australian race. ... read full story
December 14, 2015
Written by Zuzana Bednarova
Following her hull modifications, the new-look 100ft sailing yacht Wild Oats XI is now more buoyant in the forward sections, and the bowsprit is longer and more streamlined. She is hoped to win the Rolex Sydney Hobart race for the ninth time. ... read full story
August 04, 2015
Written by Zuzana Bednarova
The record-breaking Australian supermaxi yacht Wild Oats XI will undergo major modifications in preparation for this year’s Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race. Due to be completed in November 2015, the modifications are expected to give the vessel every chance for taking its ninth line honours in the race. ... read full story
April 10, 2015
Written by Zuzana Bednarova
A video from the 2014 Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race to relive all the colour, drama and excitement of the 70th Anniversary race. ... read full story
February 09, 2015
Written by Zuzana Bednarova
The second place winner at the 2014 Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race, the 100-foot maxi yacht Comanche boasts unique custom solutions by KZ Marine Group, including the big custom furlers to ensure a safe working load. ... read full story
January 13, 2015
Written by Zuzana Bednarova
The recently concluded 70th Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race has been marked by a huge success of McConaghy-built vessels. Bob Oatley's Reichel/Pugh 100 sailing yacht Wild Oats XI has won line honours for 8th time, while Farr 43 yacht Wild Rose has become the overall winner of the race on corrected time. ... read full story
January 06, 2015
Written by Zuzana Bednarova
The 70th Anniversary Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race has been won by two yachts with a shared history. Bob Oatley’s super yacht Wild Oats XI made history by claiming a record-breaking eighth line honours victory, while Oatley’s former boat, the 43-ft sailing yacht Wild Rose, secured her second overall victory in the race. ... read full story
December 30, 2014
Written by Zuzana Bednarova
Roger Hickman’s Farr 43 sailing yacht Wild Rose has been confirmed as the overall corrected time winner of Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race 2014. The boat has completed the 628 nautical mile race in 3 days, 7 hours, 4 minutes and 43 seconds. ... read full story