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What’s in a gradient, and what’s that got to do with the Sydney to Hobart race? Consider a path up to a picnic spot with a grand view – think gentle slope. One that makes you crane your neck back as your eyes go skyward – think goat track.

I’d like to start by wishing you all a Happy Christmas, and hope that however you are celebrating, you are having fun with friends and family.

At the time when Australians open their Christmas presents, due to the time difference, the sailors of the all-female The Famous Project CIC crossed the longitude of Cape Leeuwin at the southwestern tip of the Australian continent at 1:19 p.m.

Each season brings fresh faces into the fleet, but only a few manage to make an immediate impact. In 2025, several new teams stepped into the senior 49er class with confidence beyond their years — earning recognition as the Rookie Teams of the Year.

Another year flies past and sadly again no sign of the ‘Flying Dutchman’ (Rudi) to challenge for ‘his’ trophy! With so many people enjoying family time it was not perhaps surprising that there were initially only eleven boats on the start line.

North East & Yorkshire Youth Sailing Association (NEYYSA) held a Christmas social Random Pair Team Racing event at Ripon SC on Monday 22 December. As befitting the season, we were racing for gold, silver & bronze… chocolate coins.

The RS Class Association is delighted to confirm that Rooster will once again continue its sponsorship of the RS100, RS300, RS400, RS500, RS600, RS700, RS800 and RS Vareo Rooster National Tours, alongside the RS200 Rooster Championship Tour, for 2026.

World Sailing, the global governing body of the sport of sailing, and the Marine Mammal Advisory Group (MMAG) have announced the release of the landmark Marine Megafauna in Sailing guidelines.

Strong southerlies and big ocean swell are shaping as the defining features of the opening stages of the 2025 Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race, equating to a demanding first night at sea.

Offshore yacht racing demands absolute confidence in equipment. With long hours on deck, crews face constant exposure, changing conditions and sustained physical pressure. Every layer of gear must perform seamlessly, without compromise.