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.

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27 Dec: In the Sydney to Hobart yacht race, Comanche remains around four miles ahead of LawConnect in the lead, with 340 miles to go

27 Dec: The Sydney to Hobart fleet has lost its first 100-foot supermaxi, with Wild Thing 100 retiring from the 80th running of the race on the first night of sailing

26 Dec: A New Zealand yacht is expected to be right in contention for the overall race win in the Sydney to Hobart classic

23 Dec: Alinghi are back in the mix for the next America's Cup

17 Dec: Kiwi sailor Andy Maloney is on the move in SailGP again, joining Artemis Sweden as flight controller

15 Nov: The All Whites' pair of South American football friendlies could give coach Darren Bazeley valuable insight heading towards next year's World Cup

12 Oct: A podium finish is within reach for New Zealand yachties Isaac McHardie and Will McKenzie heading into the final day of the World Sailing Championships in Italy

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