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Strategies form around the Wind and Waves Ahead
The fleet lines up off Sydney Heads on Saturday 25 July at 1300hrs into a cold westerly, the last real breeze of the race before the high pressure system that has been building all week takes over.
Full storyWho’s who in the 2026 Noakes Sydney Gold Coast fleet
The 2026/27 Audi Centre Sydney Blue Water Pointscore (ACSBWPS) is about to kick off with the 39th Noakes Sydney Gold Coast Yacht Race (NSGCYR) this weekend.
Full storyThe A'Peel of the NSGCYR
If the start of day one of the Noakes Sydney Gold Coast Yacht Race proved anything, it’s that this fleet has an appetite for sail changes. Good thing too, since there’s plenty more to come on the way north. Sydney Harbour turned into one long runway of sail changes as boats furled reaching sails and hoisted spinnakers almost as fast as the previous ones had gone up.
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2025 Race Recap
Latest Race News
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About The Race
The annual Noakes Sydney Gold Coast Yacht Race was first run in 1986 is an event that is second only in status to the Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race among long ocean races conducted by Cruising Yacht Club of Australia.
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YACHT PROFILE
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Featured yacht: Veloce (DH), type: J/99, located in NSW
Veloce (DH)
NSW
- Sail number
- AUS123
- Type
- J/99
- Owner
- Gary Essex
CYCA Shop
OFFICIAL CYCA - Helly Hansen MERCHANDISE
Shop the official CYCA - Helly Hansen clothing range in person at the Club in New South Head Road, Darling Point or online below.
From casual to technical clothing, there is something for all occasions. Be quick as stock is limited.
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About CYCA
Cruising Yacht Club of Australia (CYCA) is Australia’s premier yacht club and home to what is considered yachting’s ‘Everest’ – the Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race. Members, guests and visitors enjoy being part of an active sailing club in a superb location on Rushcutters Bay, only minutes from Sydney’s CBD. CYCA was established in 1944 and over the years has become Australia’s leading exponent of ocean racing and sea safety, with a reputation that attracts yachts and crews globally.
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