300 nautical miles upwind, the second half of the New Caledonia Groupama Race has not been an easy task. We have seen varying strategies, with some opting to stay offshore, and others flirting with danger, coming in and out of the reef.
It is now all but certain that the Australian team on board Rushour, the Drew 15 catamaran will be the first boat to cross the finish line following a…
Groupama Race: The Calm After the Storm
21 June 2022
The trade winds have settled in New Caledonia and the fleet have continued to enjoy the calmer conditions. The majority of the fleet are now around the North of the Island and heading upwind for home along the East coast.
Damage throughout the fleet
The unanimous view from the crews is that the first night was daunting, and there have been numerous breakages reported throughout the…
Groupama Race: First spinnaker start in history, and fleet recovers after strong southerly
20 June 2022
The forecast for the start was a low pressure system with a front bringing gusts of up to 30 knots from the south. The 160 sailors all prepared for it, but what eventuated was a light northerly.
The seventh edition of the Groupama Race got away under spinnaker, for the first time in the history of the race.
The start was won at the windward boat end of the line by Tosot…
This Sunday May 29, 21 year old Australian, Xavier Doerr, will commence “The Little Aussie Lap”, a solo non-stop unassisted circumnavigation of Australia in his 21ft Mini Transat yacht, Waterline.
He will attempt to beat the World Speed Sailing and Guinness World Records as the fastest and smallest racing yacht to complete the lap of Australia.
Lisa Blair, who holds the current…
Double-handers make the cut
30 April 2022
Eligible two-handed entrants will be able to competefor the Cruising Yacht Club of Australia’s (CYCA) most prestigioustrophies. This will include the George Adams Tattersall Cup (awarded to the overall winner of the Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race), the John H. Illingworth Challenge Cup (awarded to the Line Honours winner of the Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race), the Peter Rysdyk Trophy…
Ten Great Races… Yes, this year’s Rolex Sydney Hobart yacht race marks the tenth Great Race that we have covered, our first was 2012, and with 2020 missed because of you-know-what, 2022 is our milestone year.
The coverage was huge, and I am not sure you will be able to watch it all – but if you are keen it is laid out below for your viewing enjoyment below the event wrap so…
Rolex Sydney Hobart 2021
24 December 2021
So many countdown to Christmas, here at @SailorGirlHQ, we count down to the Rolex Sydney Hobart!
Can’t wait for the start in just two sleeps, and to make sure you don’t miss a second of the race, here is a rundown of what we will be covering for you!
Pre-race interviews are being released as we speak with a selection of the fleet. Keep an eye on Facebook, Instagram or YouTube!
We…
Rolex Fastnet Race – big or a small boat race?
8 August 2021
The start of the Rolex Fastnet Race will take place from the Royal Yacht Squadron line off Cowes on Sunday.The largest offshore race in the world, the Rolex Fastnet Race fleet represents a complete pantheon of almost 350 yachts, ranging from giant Ultime trimarans and brand new 125ft monohulls, down to 30 footers. Usually, 48 hours out from the start of this race the weather forecast provides some…
On Deck: Stan Honey
23 May 2021
Sports broadcast and sailing legend Stan Honey was on deck with Nic Douglass over the weekend to chat about his career, both on and off the water, and to get some insights as to just what is going down with the Mixed Offshore event and inclusion in the Olympic Games. Great to have it all explained from the source, so to speak!
For the US Broadcasting Hall of Fame reference within…
12 Metre Yacht Club (12MYC) is excited to announce the release of 12mR: An Enduring Legacy. Filmed during the 2019 12mR World Championship in Newport R.I., highlights include racing footage and competitor interviews paired with the experienced insights of the 12MYC’s Station Steward Gary Jobson who also wrote and narrated this documentary.
From July 8-13, 2019, twenty-two 12…