Booklistshould be required reading for all ocean sailors. The sydney hobart yacht race audiobook by rob mundle. The first book to recount the disastrous events of the 1998 sydney to hobart yacht race, fatal storm is sure to be a popular paperback selection. Rolex sydney hobart celebrating the 75th sydney hobart. In 1998, it became one of the worlds major sporting disasters. Text is complemented by over 75 full colour photographs. As a celebration of the great race that is the sydney to hobart that has endured and constantly improved over 75 years, it is highly recommended. In its 75th year, the rolex sydney hobart yacht race has become an icon of australias summer sport, ranking in public interest with such national events as the melbourne cup, the australian open tennis and the boxing day cricket test. Some have compared this book to the perfect storm, but aside from the basic scenario of man versus the treacherous whims of mother nature there is really no comparison. The sydney hobart yacht race is among the most demanding sailing competitions in the world. The sydney to hobart race is famous both locally and internationally and is considered by many to be the toughest short ocean race in the world.
Solo has circumnavigated the world three times, circumnavigated australia twice and was charted for two antarctic expeditions. Each boxing day 26 december a flotilla of sleek yachts races out of sydney harbour, following australia s east coast down to tasmania, where the yachts arrive in the city of hobart in the days leading up to new years eve. The 54th sydney to hobart yacht race, it became one of the worlds major sporting disasters. Book cheap flights from sydney syd to hobart hba webjet. Shark is struck by a yacht and killed in the sydney to.
Sydney to hobart yacht race 2020 dates, times, course route. Boxing day cruise sydney to hobart yacht race luxury all. Sydney to hobart yacht race skippers threaten to boycott. Comanche recovers from poor start to take sydney to hobart. This is an edited extract from the sydney hobart yacht race abc books 2019, rob mundle, reproduced with permission of harpercollins publishers australia pty ltd. Theres now an extra reason for looking forward to the holidays, the sydney to hobart, australia race that begins on december 26. The 54th sydney to hobart race new ed by mundle, rob isbn. Blue book download from itunes blue book download from kobo a pdf copy of the blue book including australian sailing prescriptions may be downloaded here, and a document setting out changes and corrections effective from 1 january 2018 is available here. This is where the race finishes, where records are broken, where the race is won or lost and where the celebration takes place.
The e book publications can be viewed on pcs, tablets, smartphones and ereading devices. The race distance is approximately 630 nautical miles 1,170 km. Shark is struck by a yacht and killed in the sydney to hobart. Yacht tracker rolex sydney hobart yacht race year 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 20 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999 1998 1997 1996 1995 1994 1993 1992 1991 1990 1989 1988 1987 1986 1985 1984 1983 1982 1981 1980 1979 1978 1977 1976 1975 1974 1973 1972 1971 1970 1969 1968 1967 1966 1965 1964 1963 1962. The sydney hobart yacht race is the story of one of the worlds greatest sporting challenges. It was the most disastrous in the race s history, with the loss of six lives and five yachts.
Use webjets deal finder to help you compare flights, carriers and seating classes all year round. The sydney to hobart race is famous both locally and internationally and is considered by many to be the toughest short ocean race. The rolex sydney hobart yacht race is an annual event hosted by the cruising yacht club of australia, starting in sydney, new south wales on boxing day and finishing in hobart, tasmania. Six sailors tragically perished, and numerous yachts sank or were badly damaged. Follow the sydney to hobart yacht race on a 6night. Get more details and book online head to sydney to hobart race wangai timber ferry cruise. If you are a fan of the perfect storm youll love this book. You are watching the cruising your club of australias rolex sydney hobart yacht race the 2019 rolex sydney hobart is the historic 70 fifth staging of the 620 eight nautical mile classic celebrated journey that starts on stunning. One evening in may 1945, a small group of sydney sailing enthusiasts decided that their planned postchristmas cruise south to hobart would be more enjoyable if they made it a race. Line honours first across the line wins the jh illingworth trophy thats what all the tv broadcasts focus on. Sydney to hobart yacht race skippers threaten to boycott the. This book focuses on the crews much more than the rescuers or the rescues, which story was covered better in fatal storm, which came out shortly after the event. This is the premier event on the australian yacht racing calendar. Surviving the 1998 sydney to hobart superstorm lost amid the horror of the 1998 race was the tale of the little boat that could.
The sydney hobart yacht race is the story of one of the worlds greatest sporting challenges one evening in may 1945, a small group of sydney sailing enthusiasts decided that their planned postchristmas cruise south to hobart would be more enjoyable if they made it a race. Be amongst the action in the lead up to the start of the. Equipped to survive tm 1998 sydney to hobart yacht race. It starts at sydney harbour on boxing day and finishes a few days later in hobart, approximately 1,170 kilometres 630 nautical miles away. The race is run in conjunction with the royal yacht club of tasmania, and is widely considered to be one of the most difficult yacht races in. The inside story of the tragic sydneyhobart race by. From the iconic start to the battles throughout the fleet and the challenging finish in the derwent river the 2019 rolex sydney hobart was one for the record book. Each christmas to new year since 1974, richard has taken dramatic aerial photographs of yachts competing in the sydney to hobart yacht race. Dec 28, 2019 shark is killed after being struck by a yacht during the sydney to hobart race as furious skipper says dead fish stuck to the keel and cost him the race the supermaxi scallywag yacht from hong. The sydney to hobart yacht race has grown over the decades, since the inaugural race in 1945, to become one of the top three offshore yacht races in the world, and it now attracts maxi yachts from all around the globe. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Capturing and reliving the best bits of the momentous 75th race. The sydney hobart yacht race by rob mundle queensland. Boxing day 26 december is the day sydney comes out to play.
At sydney harbour tall ships, were your best choice for all the best sydney harbour events including australia day. Knecht had access to the likes of larry ellison oracle founder and owner of the winning yacht, which adds an. Bruce knechts true life account of the disastrous 1998, 630 mile sydney, australia to hobart yacht race. And thats the trophy for winning the main race handicap, which is the main race in my book.
The sydney hobart yacht race book yarra plenty regional. It is easy to think that the annual rolex sydney hobart yacht race, which begins on thursday, involves just three things. The book outlines how terrific that race was that year it tells you all about before the race, what happened during and the horrible aftermath of rescues and pronouncing people dead. Fatal storm is a really good book because of it in depth insight into the horrible 1998 rolex sydney to hobart and what happened that week. Sydney to hobart yacht race rolex sydney hobart yacht. If your boxing day isnt complete without your fix of sailing, then fingers crossed you dont have to suffer, with the official website promising live coverage to all. A competitive sailor since the age of 11, rob has reported on seven americas cup matches including the live international television coverage of australias historic victory in 1983, four olympics and.
Sydney to hobart skippers warn they may quit the sport if. One evening in may 1945, a small group of sydney sailing enthus. Wild oats xi and its crew took line honors for a record ninth time in one of the tensest finishes to the rolex sydney to hobart yacht race in its 73year history, surviving a post race protest. Winner of the small business book awards from small business trends 20 the sydney hobart yacht race is among the most demanding sailing competitions in the world. The five day, 628 nautical mile race is recognised world wide and begins on 26th december. Our winter is australias hurricane season, and the 98 race was caught in a maelstrom. Solo is an australian exocean racing yacht, winning over 80 races during her eightyear racing career, all on the east coast of australia. Unless a writer was actually on board one of the boats and recounts personal experience, reporting. The compelling, true story of the tragic 1998 sydney hobart race, ad moving and suspenseful as. Dec 18, 2019 as with all mundles work, biographies on bligh, cook, and flinders, it is beautifully written and contains details that are interesting and occasionally humorous. Soak up the atmosphere and enjoy the spectacle as the rolex fleet jostle for prime positions on the start line. This year is the 75th annual sydney to hobart yacht race.
Attracting some of the best sailing crews in the world, the race travels from sydney, 630 nautical miles 1100kms south to tasmania. Unpredictable seas make the 628nauticalmile course grueling under the best conditions, but the 1998 race proved to be the most perilous to date when a sudden and violent storm. I truly have mixed emotions about the proving ground, g. It was hosted by the cruising yacht club of australia based in sydney, new south wales.
Boxing day cruises, sydney to hobart yacht race cruises. Sydney to hobart yacht race book celebrates events 75th. In its 75th year, the rolex sydney hobart yacht race has become an icon of australias. A gripping narrative of the tragic 1998 sydney to hobart yacht race. The 1998 sydney to hobart brought the race into news headlines worldwide for the worst possible reason. Rolex sydney to hobart yacht race tourism australia. Experience the excitement of the lead up and start to the 73rd rolex sydney hobart yacht race from the majestic 1920s timber ferry wangi queen. Sydney to hobart yacht race book celebrates events 75th year. Book your tickets and view the sydney to hobart race on the water. Winner of the small business book awards from small business trends 20. Jan 01, 1999 fatal storm is a really good book because of it in depth insight into the horrible 1998 rolex sydney to hobart and what happened that week. Dec 24, 2019 sydney to hobart skippers threaten to boycott the race over an outrageous rule they say defies common sense.
The sydney to hobart yacht race is one of the worlds major sporting events. Apr 20, 2020 along with the 1979 fastnet race, the 1998 sydney hobart has become a byword for disaster at sea. Comanche claims slender lead in race across bass strait this article is more than 4 months old comanche picks up pace courtesy of northeasterly breeze. Nov 18, 2019 the sydney hobart yacht race is the story of one of the worlds greatest sporting challenges one evening in may 1945, a small group of sydney sailing enthusiasts decided that their planned postchristmas cruise south to hobart would be more enjoyable if they made it a race. All orders are custom made and most ship worldwide within 24 hours. Shark is killed after being struck by a yacht during the sydney to hobart race as furious skipper says dead fish stuck to the keel and cost him the race the supermaxi scallywag yacht from hong. Sydney to hobart skippers threaten to boycott the race over an outrageous rule they say defies common sense.
Sydney hobart yacht race the story of one of the worlds greatest sporting challenges. Need to know the rolex sydney hobart yacht race, hosted by the cruising yacht club of australia, starts in sydney on boxing day. Dec 27, 2019 hobart is the home of the sydney to hobart, mr bennett said. High quality sydney to hobart yacht race gifts and merchandise. The 628nautical mile course is often described as the most gruelling long ocean race in the world, a. Sydney to hobart skippers warn they may quit the sport if disqualified this year. First published in 2001 as the sydney to hobart yacht race. My new book is titled blue water classics and will feature portraits and stories of the men and women who compete in the sydney to hobart.
Compare cheap flights from sydney to hobart, tasmania. As with all mundles work, biographies on bligh, cook, and flinders, it is beautifully written and contains details that are interesting and occasionally humorous. The 1998 edition of the sydney to hobart yacht race was an international tragedy. Rolex sydney to hobart yacht race 2020 grand prix yachting. Portraits of the sydney hobart yacht race my new book is titled blue water classics and will feature portraits and stories from the men and women, the competitors, sail makers, race organisers, search and rescue officers and many more involved in everest of blue water ocean races. Rob mundle on 75 years of the sydney to hobart yacht race. Buy a discounted hardcover of sydney hobart yacht race online from australias leading online bookstore.
May 21, 2001 i truly have mixed emotions about the proving ground, g. Return to coral discoverer for captains farewell and new years eve celebrations before disembarking on the 1st january at macquarie wharf 2. Pages other event sports event rolex sydney hobart. Sydney to hobart yacht race 2020 dates, times, course. Comanche capitalised on favourable conditions to establish a handy lead in the early stages of the sydney to hobart race. Unpredictable seas make the 628nauticalmile course grueling under the best conditions, but the 1998 race proved to be the most perilous to date when a sudden and violent storm struck. Scheduled to arrive in hobart on new years eve, join the festivities of race presentations and the weeklong taste of tasmania festival.
Library journalthe first book to recount the disastrous events of the 1998 sydney to hobart yacht race, fatal storm is sure to be a popular paperback selection. Dec 28, 2018 wild oats xi and its crew took line honors for a record ninth time in one of the tensest finishes to the rolex sydney to hobart yacht race in its 73year history, surviving a post race protest. Portraits of the sydney hobart yacht race my new book is titled blue water classics and will feature portraits and stories from the men and women, the competitors, sail makers, race organisers, search and rescue officers and many more involved in. Sydney hobart yacht race tickets, tue 17122019 at 5. Just wondering, is there prize money for winner of the sydney to hobart. Each boxing day 26th december a flotilla of sleek yachts races out of sydney harbour, following australias east coast down to tasmania, where the yachts arrive in the city of hobart in the days leading up to new years eve. All the action is centered around the start of the sydney to hobart yacht race, one of the worlds greatest ocean races. Sydney to hobart yacht race bkue water classics book. This amazing cruise offers you the chance to experience the sydney to hobart yacht race without doing the hard work. Youll be sure to find the right flight to match your budget, plans and travel preferences. The race attracts yachts as small as 30footers and as big as 90footers, sailed by crews who range from your weekend club sailors to professionals who have competed.
For more than 60 years the sydney to hobart blue water yacht race has attracted interest from all over the world. Boxing day cruise to book direct either get in touch or book online. At sydney harbour tall ships, were your best choice for all the best sydney harbour events including australia day, new years eve, and boxing day. Sydney to hobart yacht race expedition cruise specialists. Sydney to hobart yacht race 4th edition boat books australia. Rob mundle one evening in may 1945, a small group of sydney sailing enthusiasts decided that their planned postchristmas cruise south to hobart would be more enjoyable if they made it a race. His book on the tragic 54th sydney hobart yacht race, fatal storm, became an international bestseller and was published in six languages. The 1998 sydney to hobart yacht race was the 54th annual running of the blue water classic sydney to hobart yacht race. Australian sailing has ceased producing the blue book in hard copy and replaced it with a digital ebook version of the 20172020. The sydney to hobart yacht race is a huge sporting event in australia which is held on boxing day each year. The rolex sydney to hobart yacht race has become an icon of australias summer sport as yachts from all over the world prepare to take part in the onceayear adventure.
This race is about more than sails and speed it brings sydney and hobart to life as. Inspired designs on tshirts, posters, stickers, home decor, and more by independent artists and designers from around the world. Jul 23, 2014 the sydney to hobart yacht race is an annual ocean yacht race, considered to be one of the most difficult in the world. A compelling and fascinating look at one of the worlds greatest sporting events, an event where men and women from all walks of life are inspired and challenged by the beauty and power of nature. So lets take a look back at what the 2019 rolex sydney hobart is all about. Join bestselling author, rob mundle as he talks about his new book, the sydney hobart yacht race. Sydney hobart yacht race, biography of a sporting icon by rob. The sydney to hobart yacht race is an occasion as much as a race. English us espanol portugues brasil francais france deutsch. Sydney hobart yacht race, biography of a sporting icon by. The result is an extensive body of work one mans creative view, but also a magnificent visual compendium.
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