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Sailing: Supermaxi closes gap in Sydney to Hobart race

Sailing: Supermaxi super impressive out of Sydney

Sydney to Hobart yacht race newcomer Comanche did not need even five minutes to show she is the real deal as she made the most impressive start by a race rookie in memory.

Teenager joins women taking on Sydney to Hobart

Most 18-year-olds put their feet up on Boxing Day and watch the cricket. Or simply savour the festive season. Not Emma May. She's doing the Sydney to Hobart instead.

Sydney to Hobart race, wind warning detected

The Sydney to Hobart yacht race fleet have been warned they could face strong winds shortly after the start on Boxing Day.

Yachting: Dramatic start to Sydney-Hobart race

The Sydney to Hobart race experienced one of its most exciting and eventful starts in memory with a classic supermaxi duel, a protest from one of the line honours favourites and two early retirements.

Yachting: Foreign field for Sydney-Hobart

Yachting: 'Mental hell' for Sydney to Hobart

Yachting: Wind taken from Wild Thing's sails

Furious skipper Grant Wharington says he felt blindsided after his super maxi Wild Thing was sensationally ruled out of the Sydney-to-Hobart yacht race.

Yachting: Wild Oats XI extends lead over closest rival

Yachting: Setbacks before Sydney to Hobart

The newest and least-experienced boat in the Sydney to Hobart race has suffered a setback.

Yachting: Chricton warns of Wild Oats' speed

Yachting: Dickson has lofty ambitions

The annual Coastal Classic yacht race from Devonport to Russell started this morning.

Solo sailor finds a love match

Jessica Watson is dating an English sailor who also sailed solo around the world, and has her eyes set on the Sydney-to-Hobart race.

Yachting: Slow race drama develops

Yachting: Runner-up gracious in defeat