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13 Feb 2026 17:55
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  •   Home > News > Sports > Sailing

    The gun has been fired under clear skies for the start of the Sydney to Hobart yacht race

    The gun has been fired under clear skies for the start of the Sydney to Hobart yacht race


    Strong winds will power the 104 starters down the New South Wales coast, but a wind change will bring gale force winds overnight...and should make for rough seas in the Bass Strait.

    © 2026 Newstalk ZB, NZCity

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     12 Feb: Repairers have ensured the Black Foils will take to the water at this weekend's SailGP Auckland regatta
     10 Feb: Confirmation the Black Foils expect to start this weekend's Sail GP regatta in Auckland
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