Wild Oats team 'gobsmacked' by latest mishap
Wild Oats XI's retirement from this year's Sydney to Hobart came as a big shock to owner Sandy Oatley and his team, including the "gobsmacked" hydraulic people.
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Wild Oats XI out of Sydney-Hobart
Supermaxi Wlld Oats XI has been forced to retire from the Sydney to Hobart yacht race for the second straight year, this time due to hydraulic ram issues.
Wild Oats XI leads fleet on record pace
Supermaxi Wild Oats XI remains on record pace while maintaining her lead at the front of the Sydney to Hobart fleet.
Sydney to Hobart 2016: Kiwi entry Giacomo makes moves, Wild Oats XI extends leads
Supermaxi Wild Oats XI has slowly but surely lengthened its Sydney to Hobart lead but the real mover overnight has been New Zealand entry Giacomo.
Wild Oats XI moves into lead after recovering from terrible start
Eight-time line honours winner Wild Oats XI has recovered from missing the start in the Sydney to Hobart to take the lead in a three-way battle with Anthony Bell's Perpetual Loyal and Scallywag.
Shane Gaddes feeling Alive in fifth Sydney to Hobart campaign
Shane Gaddes hopes to be raising his glass in success at Customs House following the Sydney to Hobart.
Dare Devil, Freyja out of Sydney To Hobart
Newcastle yachts Freyja and Dare Devil have been forced to retire from the Sydney To Hobart.
Why this year's Sydney To Hobart may be the fastest of all time
This year's Sydney To Hobart is shaping up to be the fastest of all time after a favourable weather forecast.
Erik Adriaanse prepared for highs and lows on Love & War
Erik Adriaanse is gearing up for his 28th Sydney to Hobart campaign but he still has "many moments" where he questions why he is even there.
Former AFP boss Shane Connelly takes on Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race
If you fail to prepare, you prepare to fail.
Comanche can set record in 2017, says America's Cup winner
James Spithill believes Comanche is capable of setting a Sydney To Hobart race record if it returns to the race.
Stalwarts' presence still felt in Sydney to Hobart yacht race
Some of the great identities in Sydney to Hobart history will be missing or playing a less prominent role this year, but their presence will still be felt.
Scallywag to chase Oats all the way
Scallywag looks poised to provide the strongest challenge to Wild Oats XI in this year's Sydney To Hobart.
Why the Sydney-Hobart line honours record could be broken
Uncertainty over the strength and duration of the forecast southerly is looming as the biggest factor in this year's Sydney to Hobart.
Pelagic Magic set to represent Canberra in Sydney to Hobart
Canberra boat Pelagic Magic will take on the Sydney to Hobart with a skipper boasting 60 years of experience.
Swedish duo set for maiden Hobart
Sweden's Jonas Grander and Richard Goransson are preparing for a rough trip to Hobart.
Oatley, Hickman to be missed in this year's Hobart
This year's Sydney To Hobart will be the first since the deaths of Bob Oatley and Roger Hickman.
Why Kearns' Komatsu can punch above its weight
Komatsu Azzarro skipper Shane Kearns is desperate to claim overall honours in the Sydney To Hobart.
Record beckons for Wild Oats XI
Wild Oats XI is targeting its Sydney to Hobart race record after a favourable weather forecast.
CQS is the great unknown
Rebuilt yacht CQS has embraced the latest in sailing technology ahead of this year's Sydney To Hobart.