• 27 Dec, 2006 12:52:00 PM

From the yacht Katinka - 27 December 2006

• 27 Dec, 2006 11:40:00 AM

Gale force winds cause dismastings early in Rolex Sydney Hobart

• 27 Dec, 2006 06:13:00 AM

From the yacht Adventure - Overnight, 26 December 2006

• 26 Dec, 2006 12:10:00 PM

From the yacht Adventure

Skipper of Adventure, Charles Roberts, reflects on their preparation just prior to the start

• 26 Dec, 2006 12:05:00 PM

Foreign devils out to spoil Aussie parade

Jazz must be seen as one of the form boats going into the Rolex Sydney Hobart. The Tattersalls Cup would be some redress for the Ashes.

• 26 Dec, 2006 10:48:00 AM

Cold. Wet. Uncomfortable. Must be a Rolex Sydney Hobart

Maximus' co skipper Charles St Clair Brown summed it up. "The thing for us and the others is to keep these boats together whilst we handle some quite big seas. These will be hard conditions for boats such as ours which will be doing 12 plus knots over these waves.

• 23 Dec, 2006 02:42:00 PM

40 foot ‘Volvo 70’ skipper plans his Rolex Sydney Hobart from the office

When you talk to Andrew Buckland about his new boat, Mr Kite, you realise just how much has changed in ocean racing in such a short time.

• 23 Dec, 2006 02:10:00 PM

Oldest skipper welcomes youngest sailor to the fleet

“I’ve been the oldest skipper in the fleet for a number of years now but I didn’t actually realise I was equalling Alby Burgin’s record,” said Walker.

• 23 Dec, 2006 12:38:00 PM

First 24 Hours will be the big test for Rolex Sydney Hobart fleet

"The first night out is especially dangerous because the crew haven't got used to the motion of the boat," said Ed Psaltis, skipper of AFR Midnight Rambler and overall winner of the stormy 1998 race.

• 23 Dec, 2006 11:53:00 AM

Tasmanian Government to recognise Rolex Sydney Hobart milestones

A medallion will also be awarded to Mary Holley, who is racing to Hobart for the 10th time, this year with husband Jim on their Farr 40 Aurora.