Sydney to Auckland Ocean Race 2025

Lucky leads Sydney to Auckland Ocean Race after engine drama nearly ruled her out

Lucky leads the 2025 Sydney to Auckland Ocean Race after last-minute engine drama. Follow the fleet's Tasman crossing, race records, and crew stories.

Five boats away in Sydney to Auckland Ocean Race as Lucky leads fleet north

Lucky leads the five-boat fleet north after a clean Sydney start in the 2025 Sydney to Auckland Ocean Race. Full race report and fleet update inside.

Fast start and tactical mid-Tasman battle forecast for Sydney to Auckland fleet

Strong NW winds, a Tasman cold front, and shifting high pressure shape the forecast for the 2025 Sydney to Auckland Ocean Race. See what crews can expect.

LIVE: Sydney to Auckland Ocean Race 2025

Maxi Lucky scrapes into Sydney with one day to spare before Tasman race start

Maxi Lucky scrapes into Sydney with one day to spare before the 2025 Sydney to Auckland Ocean Race. Greg Pugh reports on the dramatic last-minute arrival.

Sydney to Auckland fleet set to start Saturday as Tasman race countdown reaches final hours

The Sydney to Auckland fleet sets sail Saturday 11 October 2025, with Lucky, Antipodes, and Frantic leading 1,250 nautical miles across the Tasman. Full race preview.

Maxi Lucky to contest Sydney to Auckland line honours against Wild Thing

Chicago owner Bryon Ehrhart confirms Lucky, the 88-foot Juan K maxi, will contest line honours against Wild Thing in the 2025 Sydney to Auckland Ocean Race.

The Sydney to Auckland Ocean Race expands for 2025