Offshore Stories

Meet the Women Behind the Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race

Behind one of the world’s most iconic offshore yacht races is a team of people whose dedication, leadership and expertise make it all happen. Meet Cruising Yacht Club of Australia CEO Justine Kirkjian and Sailing Manager Tara Blanc-Ramos who lead the organisation in bringing the race to life.

Off the Shelf – Book Recommendations for Ocean and Adventure Lovers

Adventure begins long before you leave the dock. Sometimes, all it takes is opening a book.

38 Questions onboard Moneypenny

Offshore Online’s Ashley Dart went onboard Moneypenny as they geared up for the ACSBWPS Tollgate Islands Race on Friday 16 October. Meet the sailors and experience the yacht as the crew chats about their campaign leading up to the Rolex Sydney Hobart.

Warships, Boardrooms and Boats: Lee Goddard’s lessons in leadership

Earlier this year, after a highly distinguished military career, Rear Admiral Lee Goddard stepped down from his role as Race Committee Chair for CYCA Blue Water races, including the Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race. In five years in those roles Goddard made an outstanding voluntary contribution to the CYCA and its offshore racing program, and was awarded the Commodore’s Medal in July. He talked to Offshore Online about leadership, culture and how skillsets transfer from business to racing yachts.

Aperture – Behind the Lens with Andrea Francolini

For more than three decades, Andrea Francolini has been capturing the yachts, people and unpredictable moments that make the sport of sailing so visually compelling. From the days of Velvia 50 slide film to today’s digital cameras, his career has taken him around the world and, eventually, to Australia.

Offshore Online caught up with Andrea to hear from one of the sport’s great artists.

38 Questions onboard First Light

Offshore Online’s Ashley Dart asks owner/skipper Elizabeth Tucker about life onboard the Class 40 First Light.

How Green Is Your Sailing Boat?

CYCA reciprocal club, the Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club, are committed to sustainability and recently asked their members to consider ‘How green is your sailing boat?’. It inspired us at Offshore Online to ask if we could share their story and questionnaire on our website and so here it is. Many thanks to author Eddie Lam and all at the RHKYC.

Off the Shelf – Book Recommendations for Ocean and Adventure Lovers

Adventure begins long before you leave the dock. Sometimes, all it takes is opening a book.

Pretty Fly: Unpacking Foiling with Lincoln Dews

Quick recap, in case you skipped the first edition of Pretty Fly.

Pretty Fly is Offshore Online’s running investigation into foiling, more particularly whether any of it is coming for the rest of us, ‘regular sailors’.