Screaming down Bass Straight at 26.6 Knots

The Cruising Yacht Club of Australia (CYCA) hosted an information evening on downwind sailing in heavy air. The event was held due to recommendations following the loss of two lives in the last Sydney to Hobart. It was moderated by CYCA Commodore Sam Haynes and some experienced sailors in the panel: The talk reinforced my […]

Photo: CYCA | Ashley Dart. Here’s the race report from Jules Hall on Disko Trooper Contender Sailcloth. Probably the J/99 that has done the most offshore miles, and Julkes and co-skipper Jan ‘Clogs’ Scholten are a team we could learn a lot from. Rolex Sydney – Hobart 2024 You’re always nervous before a Hobart race. And […]