Noakes Sydney Gold Coast Yacht Race 2024

BOOK NOW | Rosman Cruises' Spectator Vessel

06 Jul, 2023 02:08:00 PM

BOOK NOW | Rosman Cruises' Spectator Vessel

Rosman Cruises' classic ferry, Royale, built back in 1974, is now taking spectator bookings for the start of the 2023 Noakes Sydney Gold Coast Yacht Race on Saturday 29 July.

Read Full Story

A Fluid Game – chatting Noakes Sydney Gold Coast aboard Philosopher

25 Jun, 2023 10:58:00 AM

A Fluid Game – chatting Noakes Sydney Gold Coast aboard Philosopher

David Henry, with his blue eyes and self-effacing charm has all the hallmarks of watery wise philosopher. Keeping it decidedly old school, he will take his Sydney 36R two-handed for the Noakes Sydney Gold Coast Yacht Race, joined by fellow sailor Stephen Prince.

Read Full Story

25 Jun, 2023 10:13:00 AM

Springing into action

This year Mark Spring will take part in the Noakes Sydney Gold Coast Yacht Race, taking his new TP52 Highly Sprung on the big journey North with Patrick St. John.

Read Full Story

25 Jun, 2023 10:05:00 AM

Celestial setting a star studded course

In 2023 Celestial will enter the Noakes Sydney Gold Coast Yacht Race from a position of strength. When the gun goes on 29 July, her crew will start trucking up the NSW coast, feeling quietly confident.

Read Full Story

Smuggler's gang roar toward start line of Noakes Sydney Gold Coast

19 Jun, 2023 01:43:00 PM

Smuggler's gang roar toward start line of Noakes Sydney Gold Coast

Sebastian Bohm the owner of Smuggler brings forth a passion for sailing that’s palpable. Leading one of the tightest teams on the TP circuit Seb (as he is known to friends) is expressive, fun and engenders a true sense of loyalty in his gang. Chatting to him ahead of the 2023 Noakes Sydney Gold Coast Yacht Race, he is fresh from winning in the 4th act of the Pallas Gold Cup on Pittwater, and brimming with energy.

Read Full Story

TP52 Denali, enters the fray for Noakes Sydney Gold Coast.

15 Jun, 2023 03:20:00 PM

TP52 Denali, enters the fray for Noakes Sydney Gold Coast.

Don’t let anyone tell you Denali isn’t racing to win. She is. And according to owner Damien Parkes anyone out there racing on a TP52 is too.

Read Full Story

Never, say never - Koa returns for Noakes Sydney Gold Coast

14 Jun, 2023 12:18:00 PM

Never, say never - Koa returns for Noakes Sydney Gold Coast

KOA co-owner Andy Kearnan grew up in Western Australia with every kind of watersport at his disposal. “In Perth, most people have saltwater running through their veins,” says Kearnan while preparing for the Noakes Sydney Gold Coast race. “For me it started with surfing and windsurfing and then dinghies, inshore keel boats and then offshore racing. Now I've been at it for more than 45 years.”

Read Full Story

14 Jun, 2023 10:19:00 AM

Corinthian Spirit

Geoff Hill is the well-known owner of the Santa Cruz 52 Antipodes and he is a living embodiment of the Corinthian Spirit. An amiable merchant banker and terrific advocate for the sport, Hill was first inspired to start sailing after watching Alan Bond win the America’s Cup in 1983. Hill has now done all of the iconic races including Newport, Bermuda, and a Rolex Fastnet race, as well as having had the experience of being overall winner on Love & War in the 2006 Rolex Sydney-Hobart.

Read Full Story

Rum Rebellion back in two-handed division for Noakes Sydney-Gold Coast

08 Jun, 2023 03:52:00 PM

Rum Rebellion back in two-handed division for Noakes Sydney-Gold Coast

Rum Rebellion is the beautiful J/99 launched by Shane Connelly in 2022. “This will be Rum Rebellion’s third Audi Centre Blue Water Pointscore and like most Racer Cruisers we have been refining her over time,” says Shane Connelly. At 9.9 metres, Rum Rebellion rates among the smaller boats in the fleet. “Rum Rebellion is not extreme in design. But the J/99 is kind to her crew, strongly built and reliable. She is designed as a good all-rounder. We focus on having her immaculately prepared, safe and match-ready for offshore racing conditions with subtle improvements to her rig, sail plan and interior each year,” Connelly says.

Read Full Story

Sheppard Brothers to enter Noakes Sydney Gold Coast on Blacksheep

06 Jun, 2023 01:59:00 PM

Sheppard Brothers to enter Noakes Sydney Gold Coast on Blacksheep

The Sheppard brothers are a formidable team who love racing anything fast. They’ve signed up for Noakes Sydney Gold Coast Yacht Race, and are more than ready for what comes next. Together, they’ve notched up 21 Sydney Hobarts between them - and just as many Audi Centre Blue Water Pointscores - but this year, their battle cry, has a slightly, different tenor. When the gun goes on Saturday 29th July, they’ll challenge two-handed, on their new J-111 Blacksheep.

Read Full Story