2022 – Let the racing continue!

After the cancellation of the Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race in 2020 due to COVID and a nervous restart of the iconic race in 2021, it’s all systems go for the 77th edition in 2022.

COVID has not gone away but at a general and sailing community level, we now know how to manage the situation, resuming our normal activities as much as possible whilst at the same time keeping ourselves and those around us safe.

The offshore sailing community continues to be very enthusiastic to get back on the water, with an impressive 120 initial entries for this year’s race; including 22 entries competing in the Two-Handed Division, which will be eligible to compete for the coveted Tattersall Cup for the first time.

At the Royal Yacht Club of Tasmania, as longterm Finishing Partner for the race, we have been working hard to make sure our remote communications facilities are in good working order and working closely with the CYCA and local agencies to refine our Safety and Emergency Management Plans.

We have all seen over the past few years how quickly circumstances can change, so we need to be nimble and ready to adapt to meet requirements as they evolve.

We look forward to seeing the Hobart docks and Race Village buzzing with excitement once again and remember that our RYCT Clubhouse will certainly be open for business. The Club is just a five-minute taxi ride from the docks; come on down, we’d love to see you!

A constant for the Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race is the sensational input by a large group of RYCT volunteers in Hobart. Thank you so much for your continued support for this great event in whatever role you play.

Thanks also to our major Tasmanian stakeholders – Hobart City Council, TasPorts, Tasmania Police, and the Tasmanian Government, including Premier Jeremy Rockliff, for your support.

We also acknowledge Rolex’s 20 years of major sponsorship for the race; a magnificent contribution.

Finally, I would like to acknowledge the RYCT’s close working relationship with CYCA Commodore Arthur Lane and his team as we have worked together to ensure the delivery of another world class event.

See you in Hobart!