‘There are risks’: Flip side to fast, furious Sydney to Hobart forecast
Fast, furious and potentially dangerous. What’s got this year’s Sydney to Hobart sailors more than a little worried less than a week from the start on Boxing Day?
Fast, furious and potentially dangerous. What’s got this year’s Sydney to Hobart sailors more than a little worried less than a week from the start on Boxing Day?
It was a game for the ages – and mud larks. The first Shute Shield since 2020 has been decided at Leichhardt Oval and it didn’t disappoint. Stars, standouts and result wrap from the thriller.
The semi-finalists have been decided, the favourites determined and the campaigns of two clubs are over after a thrilling week one of Shute Shield finals. Stars, standouts and result wrap.
It’s a wet and wild version of Drive to Survive starring Australians, spectacular machines, adrenalin-rush racing and a guest appearance from a whale which saved the day for Australia.
Jessica Fox has raced in home waters for the first time in a year but something at the Oceania Canoe Slalom championships has made her “sad”.
The Matt Allen skippered Ichi Ban has created history with her overall win in the Sydney to Hobart after the wind ran out for one rival and another copped a penalty. Rolling coverage.
The fleet leaders have picked up their pace and are looking for a Sydney to Hobart finish either late tonight or early tomorrow morning – for one of the slowest races in years.
Black Jack, LawConnect and Scallywag are in Bass Strait as the carnage continues behind them with a former winner sending out a Pan Pan call and more retirements.
Sunburnt, salt stained or groomed. Top photographer Andrea Francolini captures the faces of the men and women doing the Sydney to Hobart – and some special teams this year.
Bodies and brains will be put to the test in Sunday’s Sydney to Hobart with an unusual twist forecast for a race with the potential to produce multiple retirements in the first 24 hours.