ROLEX SYDNEY HOBART YACHT RACE: COMPELLING APPEAL

ROLEX SYDNEY HOBART YACHT RACE: COMPELLING APPEAL

Geneva, 23 November 2022 – Incomparable and iconic, the Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race has inspired sailors since 1945. It is a contest par excellence with a global reputation that transcends the traditional boundaries of the sport of sailing.

For 20 years, Rolex has been proud partner of the race and its organiser, the Cruising Yacht Club of Australia (CYCA), a dynamic institution passionate about perpetuating and developing the discipline of offshore racing. The Swiss watchmaker’s affinity for sport and human achievement has always aligned with the enduring, pioneering qualities manifested in the ‘great race south’.

This year’s edition commences, as is tradition, on 26 December. The distinct slot in the international sporting calendar has always been a significant part of the event’s appeal. Watching the race start, whether from the shoreline, on the water, or on television, remains an integral part of the Australian holiday season.