At this thrill-seeking stage of the America's Cup, foiling catamarans with helmeted crews of six will hit speeds approaching 50 knots (about 57 mph) while skimming across the powder-blue waters of Bermuda's Great Sound.

Champion America's Cup skipper Jimmy Spithill has fallen overboard in the latest training drama in Bermuda.

Long-time senior rugby administrator Matt Carroll will take over the reins of the Australian Olympic Committee, replacing Fiona de Jong.

Canberra boat pulls into Hobart's Constitution Dock in the early hours of the morning.

New Zealand entry Giacomo has been declared the overall winner of the 2016 Sydney to Hobart yacht race.

Perpetual Loyal took full advantage of ideal weather and a talented crew to smash the Sydney to Hobart record.

Anthony Bell won't defend Perpetual Loyal's record-breaking Sydney to Hobart race title, with the owner-skipper instead planning to put the boat up for sale as he moves towards a "new and hot" sailing challenge.

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Australian supermaxi Perpetual Loyal has won the Sydney to Hobart yacht race in a blistering race record time.

Australian supermaxi Perpetual Loyal has won the Sydney to Hobart yacht race in a blistering race record time.

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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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.

Supermaxi Wild Oats XI remains on record pace while maintaining her lead at the front of the Sydney to Hobart fleet.

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.

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 hopes to be raising his glass in success at Customs House following the Sydney to Hobart.

Newcastle yachts Freyja and Dare Devil have been forced to retire from the Sydney To Hobart.

This year's Sydney To Hobart is shaping up to be the fastest of all time after a favourable weather forecast.

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.

If you fail to prepare, you prepare to fail.