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    Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race

    26 December 2026 – 1 January 2027provisionalSydney Harbour to the Derwent River — Sydney, Australia

    The Sydney Hobart is the southern hemisphere's defining offshore race: a Boxing Day start out of Sydney Heads, down the New South Wales coast, across the Bass Strait, and up the Derwent to Hobart. It rewards preparation over everything, and it generates more sailing search traffic in a single week than most events manage in a season.

    Official organiser: Cruising Yacht Club of AustraliaOrganiser profile & their other events

    Dates shown are indicative windows based on where each event traditionally sits in the season. Always confirm the current edition with the organiser before booking or entering.

    Race format

    • 628 nautical miles, single stage, monohull fleet racing under IRC and ORCi
    • Traditional 26 December start inside Sydney Harbour, finishing in Hobart, Tasmania
    • Line honours and overall handicap honours awarded separately
    • Bass Strait weather is the defining tactical and safety factor

    Who it suits

    • Offshore programmes and campaign teams looking for a marquee result
    • Marine brands and suppliers running seasonal sponsorship activations
    • Sailing media and clubs building race-week content and live coverage

    Planning notes

    • Entry, safety, and qualifying-mile requirements are set by the organising authority — check the notice of race early in the year.
    • Accommodation in Hobart is booked out well before Christmas; plan shore-side logistics months ahead.
    • For brands: race week traffic spikes hard and briefly, so publish landing pages and tracker explainers before the start, not during it.

    Venue & location

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    Racing area
    Sydney Harbour to the Derwent River
    Address
    Sydney Harbour, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
    Coordinates
    -33.8568, 151.2456

    Approximate location of the Sydney Harbour start area. The race finishes on the Derwent River in Hobart, Tasmania. Coordinates are approximate and for orientation only — never use them for navigation.

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    Event photos & logo

    We publish photography and event marks only where the owner has cleared it and can be credited by name, so there is no gallery for Sydney Hobart yet. Photographers, clubs and organisers: send images to info@digitalsailors.org with the credit line and licence you want shown and we will publish them with your credit and a link back to you.

    Sydney Hobart FAQs

    When does the Sydney Hobart Yacht Race start?
    The race traditionally starts on 26 December (Boxing Day) on Sydney Harbour. Always confirm the exact start time and year-specific details with the Cruising Yacht Club of Australia's notice of race.
    How long is the Sydney Hobart race course?
    The course is approximately 628 nautical miles from Sydney Harbour to Hobart, taking the fastest boats under two days and the smaller fleet several days longer depending on conditions.

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