Escape the cold – Enter the Noakes Sydney Gold Coast today
There’s a chill in the morning air in Sydney, a sign the seasons are changing and winter is on its way. Luckily, the Cruising Yacht Club of Australia (CYCA) has the perfect event to escape the cold weather in late July.
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Take part in Australia's toughest Blue Water Pointscore
Watch the VideoMin River’s historic Rolex Sydney Hobart Overall victory
Min River has been declared the Overall winner of the 2025 Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race, making her owner, Jiang Lin, the first woman to ever win the race and together with her co-skipper Alexis Loison they also became the first double handed crew to lay claim to the famous Tattersall Cup – a day of historic significance in the race.
Read MoreAbout 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.
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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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