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Crew Space on Crew space on Class 40 – Vixen Racing for Rolex Sydney Hobart Race 2026

Cost

$20,000.00 AUSD

Event dates

26th Dec 2026 - 2nd Jan 2027

What's included

– All food onboard
– Bunk/storage
– Fuel/berthing fees
– AIS/PLB lifejacket
– Coaching

**Not Included:**
Travel, Shore accommodation, Insurance, Medicals, Meals ashore, Alcohol, Visas, Personal logbooks

What to expect

The Sydney to Hobart is the crown jewel of ocean racing In the southern hemisphere, combining high-octane offshore sailing course disciplines across 628nm of demanding seas. The ultimate test for Sydney Hobart crew preparation, every mile delivers lessons in seamanship, tactics, and team resilience.

Expect hands-on navigation and heavy-weather evolutions under pressure—essential prep for Sydney to Auckland or Hobart aspirations.

The professional coaching, helming opportunities, and relentless campaign focus are unmatched. This is not a bucket-list event—it is a rite of passage for those seeking race-grade mastery, with every crew member pushed to deliver peak performance under genuine race pressure. Leadership, precision, and campaign-level preparation define the experience—ideal for those who demand more than a passive berth, seeking to cement their status among offshore racing’s elite.

Itinerary

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Crew information

Vixen Racing is led by double Olympian, Sharon Ferris-Choat, a Canadian-born New Zealander who has raced around the world three-times and is a world speed record holder.

Taylor Edwards is a versatile skipper and coach. He has worked across the spectrum — from dinghies and high-performance race boats to skippering offshore cruising yachts.

Prerequisite experience

Offshore race experience. A current, valid World Sailing Sea Survival qualification (2 day course) is also a requirement.

Where

From the spectacular start in Sydney Harbour, the fleet sails out into the Tasman Sea, down the south-east coast of mainland Australia, across Bass Strait (which divides the mainland from the island State of Tasmania), then down the east coast of Tasmania. At Tasman Island the fleet turns right into Storm Bay for the final sail up the Derwent River to the historic port city of Hobart.

Accommodation

Accommodation ashore will be required when not racing.

Crew Space on Crew space on Class 40 – Vixen Racing for Rolex Sydney Hobart Race 2026

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