Article
/media/3452466/b2b-wins.png)
Back 2 Black Wins the Noakes Sydney Gold Coast Yacht Race
The sails are bricked up, the wet weather gear has been hosed down, and after 384 nautical miles of sailing in conditions Sean Langman called “the warmest he’s ever seen on this racetrack”, the 2026 Noakes Sydney Gold Coast Yacht Race has its winners.
Full Story2026/27 Audi Centre Sydney Blue Water Pointscore | ENTRIES OPEN
Take part in Australia's toughest Blue Water Pointscore
Watch the VideoInterview with NSGCYR Line Honours winner Smuggler
Smuggler took Line Honours in the Noakes Sydney Gold Coast Yacht Race, crossing the finish line at 08:03:48 this morning for a total race time of 1 day, 19 hours, 3 minutes and 48 seconds.
Full Video/media/3452433/b2b.png)
/media/3452432/lh-ambitious.png)
/media/3452430/lh-smuggler.png)
/media/3450454/2025-acsbwps-flinders-islet-race-credit-ashley-dart-cyca-22.jpg)
/media/3446678/cti-2023-at-cti-lightning-and-carrera-s.jpg)
/media/3450684/2025-acsbwps-bird-island-race-cyca-_-ashley-dart-32.jpg)
/media/3451009/boxing-day-broadcast-1.jpg)
/media/3451021/weather-briefing.jpg)
/media/3451022/race-briefing.jpg)
/media/3450985/cabbage-wrap-up.jpg)
About the Blue Water Pointscore Series (BWPS)
With a fresh season ahead, who will claim this year's honours? Since 1958, the Blue Water Pointscore has been Australian ocean racing's most enduring season-long challenge — spanning 6 races, including the Noakes Sydney Gold Coast and Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Races. Last year's title was claimed by Ronald Epstein aboard Bacchanal. The Jack Halliday Perpetual Trophy awaits the next champion.
Read More/media/3450366/2025-nsgcyr-prizegiving-credit-ashley-dart-cyca-45.jpg)
YACHT PROFILE
Featured yacht: Pretty Woman, type: IC 45 MOD, located in NSW
Pretty Woman
NSW
- Sail number
- 545
- Type
- IC 45 MOD
- Owner
- Richard Hudson
CYCA Shop
OFFICIAL 80th ROLEX SYDNEY HOBART - Helly Hansen MERCHANDISE
Shop the official 80th Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race clothing range in person at the Club in New Beach Road, Darling Point or online below.
From casual to technical clothing, there is something for everyone. Be quick as stock is limited.
/media/3450489/hh_rshyr_performance_ads_970x300px3.jpg)
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.
Read More/media/3446939/syho23ka_0129.jpg)
Advertisement space
undefined)