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Rags & Rambler podium, while Wild Oats XI watches on...

29 December 2015
More from Constitution Dock. I caught up with Rags & Rambler following their battle up the Derwent to take second and third on line honours earlier today (within four minutes of each other), and also Wild Oats XI on their reasons for retiring. David Witt, from Team Ragamuffin spoke to me about the team’s first day and pushing the leaders, then the damage front, their damage and finally…
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The finish and dockside with Comanche

29 December 2015
Comanche has done it. Following a retirement, and getting themselves back in the race, the boat from Newport R.I. has won the Rolex Sydney Hobart on line honours, the first international boat since Alfa Romeo in 2009. Enjoy the action from on Constitution Dock including the emotion, and just who made the call and repairs to keep this boat in the race.The media scrum with Jim Clark, Kristy Clark…
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Comanche has rounded Tasman Light!

28 December 2015
Comanche has rounded Tasman Light and is expected by 2100 AEST here in Hobart. Check out the latest update from Sailor Girl direct from Constitution Dock, a full rundown of the race so far, including all of the ups and downs, all of the retirees right through the fleet and why – and what we can expect for the next few days! Nic Douglass (Sailor Girl) is on the ground and will have more…
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The start of the "Great Race"

26 December 2015
Join the Rolex Sydney Hobart adventure live from the Cruising Yacht Club of Australia for all of the on-the-dock action right through the fleet, from Richo to Hicko, Tasmania to Airlie, and maxis to thirty-something footers! It’s all on, brought to you by Zhik, and an awesome team of guest hosts joining the Sailor Girl, including Harry Bethwaite and Rob Douglass. Thanks to our other major…
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Rolex Sydney Hobart 2015: Long Range Weather Forecast

22 December 2015
The weather for this year’s Rolex Sydney Hobart start was of great media interest this morning, with one model yesterday showing conditions similar to the brutal 1998 Hobart. This is thankfully unlikely. Check out this video for the long range weather forecast briefing this morning at the Cruising Yacht Club of Australia with key navigators as well as the Aussie weather bureau. From left to…
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SOLAS Big Boat Race 2015 - commentary and interviews

15 December 2015
The SOLAS Big Boat Race for 2015 didn’t disappoint with four maxis as well as four of the smaller mini maxis playing on Sydney Harbour. Wild Oats XI ran away with the race, followed by Rambler 88 and then Perpetual Loyal. The smaller boats were some distance behind following an individual recall for Chinese Whispers, Ichi Ban and the Volvo 70 Black Jack. Chinese Whispers still went on to win…
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Sailing World Cup Melbourne: World Sailing social takeover and plenty of breeze!

11 December 2015
A big day at Sailing World Cup Melbourne today – with plenty of breeze, plenty of postponements and my opportunity to take over the World Sailing social media channels! Periscope video 1 Periscope video 2 Periscope video 3 Had a bit of fun on Periscope. Tomorrow I will be chatting with the general public – can’t wait to see what they think about having the event here on the St.
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Sailing World Cup Melbourne: OptiOlympics & youth in the spotlight

10 December 2015
A day that started off with the OptiOlympics and ended with so many catch ups with youth sailors was never going to be bad! Hope you enjoy the action from day 2 of Sailing World Cup Melbourne. Make sure you watch the wrap at the end xx Sailing World Cup Melbourne Day 2: Hansen & Colley Kurt Hansen and Jim Colley are using Sailing World Cup Melbourne and Sail Sydney as preparation events for…
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