Hip-Nautic Sailing

01/01/2026

Double-handed determination, brutal conditions and a landmark result in the 80th Rolex Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race.

From the very first gun it was clear this was going to be brutal. The fleet charged south into 25-30 knots of southerly wind, 3-4 metre seas and a two-knot counter current hugging the coast. The forecast suggested the first 36 hours would be punishing, but as it turned out the fleet endured nearly 48 hours of it, with some yachts reporting gusts up to 38 knots. The second night was described by many as particularly savage, and the retirements began to mount due to seasickness, injuries and breakages.

Full report by Lee Condell, Performance Boating Sales Director - https://www.performanceboating.com.au/double-handed-determination-brutal-conditions-and-a-landmark-result-in-the-80th-rolex-sydney-to-hobart-yacht-race/



Photo: TOUCAN, Sail No: 3322 Skipper: Edward Curry-Hyde/Lincoln Dews, Club: RPAYC/CYCA, NSW, Design: Jeanneau SUN FAST 3300. Image protected by copyright. photo ©Rolex/Andrea Francolini

12/12/2025

Strong Jeanneau Sun Fast Line Up for the 80th Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race

The 80th Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race will feature a powerful showing from the Jeanneau Sun Fast fleet, with six Sun Fasts entered and four of those competing in the rapidly growing double-handed division. The Jeanneau Sun Fast range has forged an enviable reputation worldwide for offshore performance, versatility and reliability, making it a natural choice for sailors targeting success in one of the world’s toughest ocean classics...
..Performance Boating Sales Director Lee Condell, himself a highly accomplished offshore and double-handed sailor with extensive experience at the helm of Sun Fasts, highlighted the depth of talent and commitment among this year’s Sun Fast entrants.

“The Jeanneau Sun Fast range has always been about delivering honest, reliable offshore speed in a package that rewards skill, preparation and teamwork,” Condell said. “It’s fantastic to see so many well-prepared campaigns lining up for this landmark 80th edition of the Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race.”

More - https://www.marinebusinessnews.com.au/2025/12/strong-jeanneau-sun-fast-line-up-for-the-80th-rolex-sydney-hobart-yacht-race/



Cruising Yacht Club Of Australia / Marine Business News

30/11/2025

Our two handed delivery to Sydney is now completed with a stunning arrival in Sydney on the early our hours of Sunday. It took us a bit under 4 days in a good range of conditions. The boat is now at the CYAC cleaned packed and ready for the big race back home on boxing day!

28/11/2025

BAss Strait on Thursday

07/11/2025

23/10/2025

Good 2 Handed training for our 2025 S2H campaign at the BYC overnight race. We did send it with great fun on the down wind leg in Storm bay! Unfortunately the breeze cruelly disapeared at the garrow!

01/01/2025

The Hip-Nautic team is wishing you a happy new year!

31/12/2024

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=odzpzStIWBg&ab_channel=SCDMedia

6 crew took on one hell of challenge to complete the 628nm race from Sydney to Hobart.

02/12/2024

Made it to the CYCA. Well done team!