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Rolex Middle Sea - In the hot seat!

22 October 2019
BeWild the Swan42 continues to lead on IRC, Rambler 88 has moved up to second as they head into their last 200 miles with pace, and Sunrise Racing Team, the JPK 1180, the same design as last year’s winner, and the boat I delivered to Malta have moved up to third. Update from Marsamxett Harbour and the Rolex Middle Sea Finish Line Check out my full recap of the second 24 hours of the…
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First 24 hours of the Rolex Middle Sea - Strait Up!

21 October 2019
Rolex Middle Sea Race 2019 – Day 1 The Swan 42 out of Italy owned by Renzo Grotessi currently leads overall on IRC, followed by the French IRC52 Arobasa2 and the Cookson 50 Kuka 3. More in my update recapping the start, and following the boats through the Strait. https://www.facebook.com/sailorgirlHQ/videos/2349372858658385/ Interview with Richard…
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Two races are better than one!

2 August 2019
The Lendlease Brisbane to Hamilton Island and Club Marine Brisbane to Keppel races are away from the Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron in perfect downwind conditions with a 12-15 knot sou’easter looking likely for the majority of the courses. “What more could you ask for in an ocean race, a nice spinnaker start and a forecast of pleasant downwind sailing” said Katie…
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Rolex Sydney Hobart 2018

23 December 2018
Ways to follow the Sailor Girl this Hobart Wrapping it up in Hobart for 2018 Tasmanians claim Tattersall Cup in home port With all boats still racing now outside their handicap times Phillip Turner’s Alive Yachting representing Derwent Sailing Squadron Inc has won the double for the 2018 Rolex Sydney Hobart; the George Adams Tattersall Cup for Overall Winner on IRC and the Charleston…
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Rolex Sydney Hobart 2018 preview!

22 December 2018
Four sleeps until Boxing Day! Here’s the rundown of my Rolex Sydney Hobart coverage for this year: – tomorrow and Christmas Eve; live broadcasts of all press conferences and briefings, tomorrow I will be live on ABC Australia at 10am for the national program to give a preview of the race, AND on Christmas Eve I will be taking over the North Sails social media channels! – Boxing…
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Two from twenty-eight

22 December 2018
A look back at the 2017 Rolex Sydney Hobart with the winning Ichi Ban skipper, Matt Allen. <span class=”mce_SELRES_start” style=”width: 0px; line-height: 0; overflow: hidden; display: inline-block;” data-mce-type=”bookmark”></span> It’s been 34 years since I won my last Rolex Sydney Hobart. As a 21-year-old I won with…
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Sailor Girl to skipper team of sailing stalwarts for live Big Boat Day Challenge broadcast

9 December 2018
Tuesday 11 December marks the final warm-up for the “big boats” before the Rolex Sydney Hobart on a tight and fast-paced track around Sydney Harbour to raise money for SOLAS, the Safety of Life at Sea trust. Four maxis will likely battle for line honours; Black Jack, Wild Oats XI, Scallywag and Infotrack. Wild Oats X with the all female “Ocean Respect Racing” team, Naval Group and Winning…
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Black Jack beats Wild Oats XI in sunrise showdown

30 July 2018
The battle for line honours in the Noakes Sydney Gold Coast Yacht Race concluded in the early hours of this morning, with Black Jack Yachting taking the line honours win from Wild Oats XI for the first time. Live coverage of the #NoakesSGCYR line honours finish https://www.facebook.com/sailorgirlHQ/videos/1843962092314213/ Interview with Daryl Wislang of…
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A quick stopover at The Hague

29 June 2018
On my way home from the Newport Bermuda Race I stopped in at The Hague to catch up with the Volvo Ocean Race sailors post-race and post celebratory hangovers. I interviewed nine sailors, live and uncut, eight of who I spoke to in Alicante before the race start. To hit the ground running on my just over 24 hour stopover at The Hague, I caught up with Kyle Langford and Pete Burling, who have both…
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