SOLAS Big Boat Challenge Archives

Raising interest in ocean racing

July 14th, 2021

As the Northern Hemisphere completes its turn at the sailing season, and transitions to end-of-year holiday pastimes, the sun shifts

December 17th, 2017

When it comes time for the biggest racing yachts in Australia to flex their collective muscle, the SOLAS Big Boat

October 16th, 2017

The SOLAS Big Boat Challenge, one of Sydney’s most spectacular sporting and harbour fixtures, has for 23 consecutive years marked

December 13th, 2016

CYCA’s SOLAS Big Boat Challenge, one of Sydney’s most spectacular sporting and harbour fixtures, has for 23 consecutive years marked

December 15th, 2015

Sydney, Australia (December 15, 2015) – Overcast skies and a modest breeze robbed the Cruising Yacht Club of Australia’s Solas

December 15th, 2014

In what is touted to be one of the most hotly contested Rolex Sydney Hobart line honours battles in recent

December 9th, 2014

A large spectator fleet watched Bob Oatley’s 100 foot maxi Wild Oats XI declare that Sydney Harbour is still her

December 9th, 2014

Sydney, Australia (December 9, 2014) – A large spectator fleet watched Bob Oatley’s 100 foot maxi Wild Oats XI declare

December 9th, 2014

2014 SOLAS Big Boat Challenge on December 9 offered a Maxi prelude to Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race. The course

December 9th, 2014

Host Nic Douglass and her Australian radio show, Adventures of a Sailor Girl, broadcasts live on December 9 before the