Offshore
Spinnaker start forecast
Rolex Sydney Hobart super maxi navigators are reveling in a dream forecast that’s promising record-breaking conditions, but an unpredictable westerly looming over Tasmania is leaving the race
Wild Thing - the dark horse
At about $1.50, the bookies are ranking Wild Oats XI firm line honours favourite in this 2012 Rolex Sydney Hobart; then they have Ragamuffin-Loyal at $3.25 and Lahana at $10 &nda
Results in
Following the withdrawal of the Safran IMOCA 60 skippered by Marc Guillemot shortly after the start of the Vendée Globe round-the-world race, a group of three Safran specialists, in mec
Vendee Globe: Half way stage
As the leaders in the Vendee Globe pass south of New Zealand, they have reached the half way stage of the singlehanded non-stop round the world race and coming up to the end of their 40th day at se
Blair Tuke takes on the Rolex Sydney Hobart
Life hasn’t been the same for Kiwi 49er sailor Blair Tuke since the 23-year-old won a silver medal at the London Olympics, catapulting him from young-electrician-with-big-dreams to rock star
Full 2013 season for Bella Mente
Hap Fauth's Mini Maxi Bella Mente is revving up for an ambitious 2013 sailing schedule and a second season.
Maserati on code amber for record attempt
Giovanni Soldini's Maserati, is currently moored at the North Cove Marina in Battery Park City, Lower Manhattan ready and waiting for the best weather to set off for San Francisco via Cape
Second generation Mini sailor
A story to follow in 2013 will be that of new Artemis Offshore Academy recruit Nikki Curwen as she takes to the Mini.
Vendee Globe: Leaders back in the fast lane
With the depression formerly known as Cyclone Claudia now over the Australia East icegate, so the lead duo are back into strong northwesterlies ahead of it, making 20+ knot speeds.
Christmas paddle
Pete Goss has today announced his latest adventure – to paddle a sea kayak around Tasmania. He will be joined by his friend and fellow adventurer Andy Warrender.
