• 29 Dec, 2008 02:30:00 PM

Rolex Sydney Hobart Race Update 1 - 29 December 2008

• 29 Dec, 2008 02:30:00 PM

Helsal III reaches Triabunna after retiring from the race

The Tasmanian retiree in this year’s Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race, Helsal III, has reached Triabunna despite a damaged rudder and will not resume racing.

• 28 Dec, 2008 11:00:00 PM

Day 3 in photos

A collection of photos from 28 December 2008

• 28 Dec, 2008 09:29:00 PM

Flying Fifties Find It Fast And Furious

Strong WNW winds off the Tasmanian coast last night and a northwesterly reaching gale force in the Derwent River today blew the 50-55ft boats home to dominate the provisional handicap placings in IRC Division 0 and Division 1 of the 64th Rolex Sydney Hobart

• 28 Dec, 2008 08:29:00 PM

Rolex Sydney Hobart Race Update 4 - 28 December 2008

• 28 Dec, 2008 06:27:00 PM

Rolex Sydney Hobart Race Update 3 - 28 December 2008

• 28 Dec, 2008 06:00:00 PM

Close up and personal

Nearly half the Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race fleet, more than 40 boats, are locked in battle this evening, east of Flinders Island, a long way out to sea and battening down the hatches as strong winds continue.

• 28 Dec, 2008 05:10:00 PM

It’s not the size, just feel the quality

Sydney yachtsman Bob Steel may be on the verge of his second overall win in the Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race. Six years after winning the race on corrected time with a previous Quest, Steel now has a nervous night’s wait to see if he has won again.

• 28 Dec, 2008 05:00:00 PM

Imperious Oats

Wild Oats XI strode majestically up the Derwent River this morning to beat Skandia by one hour seven minutes and score a record fourth consecutive line honours victory in the Rolex Sydney Hobart after one of the best tactical battles seen at the head of the fleet in the race's 64-year history.

• 28 Dec, 2008 04:25:00 PM

Rolex Sydney Hobart Race Update 2 - 28 December 2008