• 16 Dec, 2005 05:30:00 PM

Quantum Race emerges as Hobart IRC prospect

Apart from the ongoing duel between the 30m maxi yachts, Alfa Romeo and Wild Oats XI, the highlight of this week’s the Rolex Trophy – Rating Series so far has been the performance of the 46-footer Quantum Racing.

• 16 Dec, 2005 10:19:00 AM

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• 15 Dec, 2005 06:08:00 PM

Alfa Romeo's double in Rolex Trophy

The duel between the world’s newest and fastest 30m maxi yachts, Alfa Romeo and Wild Oats XI, began in earnest today with their first offshore encounter. Alfa Romeo took the honours, but her dominance may not continue.

• 15 Dec, 2005 03:42:00 PM

Medallions to sailing stalwarts

Specially-struck medallions will be presented to sailors and yachts who have reached significant milestones in the history of the Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race.

• 14 Dec, 2005 06:54:00 PM

Six teams named for Rolex Challenge

Six teams, one representing Australia, the others nominated by New South Wales, Queensland and Victoria, have been nominated for the 2005 Rolex Challenge that starts tomorrow as part of the Rolex Trophy – Rating Series being sailed off Sydney.

• 14 Dec, 2005 04:07:00 PM

Strong fleet for Rolex Trophy

Sydney yachtsman Ray Roberts obviously can’t get enough of offshore yacht racing - the Rolex Trophy - Rating Series stqrting tomorrow will be this third regatta in just over a week.

• 14 Dec, 2005 03:25:00 PM

I’m in it to come first, Declares Langman

Sydney skipper Sean Langman has announced that he will race the 90 foot maxi AAPT in the Rolex Sydney Hobart this year, withdrawing his much loved Open 66, also named AAPT, the boat he has campaigned so successfully over the past nine years.

• 13 Dec, 2005 05:46:00 PM

Berrimilla arrives in Hobart

When the little NSW yacht Berrimilla lines up with the Rolex Sydney Hobart fleet on December 26, it will mark the final leg of a year-long, round the world journey for owner/skipper Alex Whitworth and Peter Crozier.

• 12 Dec, 2005 05:11:00 PM

Seven past winners heading south again

Seven Australian yachtsmen who have previously sailed their yachts to an Overall win in the Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race are lining up again for the 2005 blue water classic.

• 12 Dec, 2005 09:46:00 AM

Thank heavens the wait is over

Originally built for well known Sydney yachtsman Warren Johns, Heaven Can Wait was conceived with one aim in mind - to win the 2000 Rolex Sydney Hobart.