All online on your smartphone, join thousands of other virtual racers, alongside the data from the real-life racing fleet, in their attempt to win the Sydney-Hobart Yacht Race!
It is free to enter & begins at the same time as the real race – 1pm Australian Eastern Daylight Time on the 26th of December!
The virtual Sydney-Hobart Yacht Race has been held since 2017, making this the 9th edition of the Classic Yacht Regatta, having been held in 2020, unlike the main race which was cancelled that year due to COVID-19 pandemic border restrictions for entering Tasmania. It is the only e-sport Sydney Spectacular & as you may tell from above, has more participants than the real race (though notably less spectators!)
To enter, click here for the web browser version or download the Virtual Regatta smartphone application:
Android
- Tap the multi-coloured ‘Play Store’ icon.
- At the top, in the search bar, type “Virtual Regatta Offshore”.
- Tap ‘Install’.
- Wait for the application to download.
- Once installed, tap ‘Open’ to start the app.
- Follow the on-screen prompts.
- Look for the Sydney-Hobart Yacht Race event.
- Register your ‘boat’.
- Set up your boat.
- Plan your strategy.
- Get ready for the start on the 26th of December!
iPhone
- Tap the blue ‘App Store’ icon.
- At the top, in the search bar, type “Virtual Regatta Offshore”.
- Tap the download icon (cloud with a downward arrow) or ‘Get’.
- Enter your Apple ID password or use Face/Touch ID if prompted.
- Once the app is installed, tap ‘Open’ to launch it.
- Follow the on-screen prompts.
- Look for the Sydney-Hobart Yacht Race event.
- Register your ‘boat’.
- Set up your boat.
- Plan your strategy.
- Get ready for the start on the 26th of December!
This whole announcement was made on December 16.
The Sydney-Hobart Yacht Race 2025 begins at 1pm AEDT on Friday the 26th of December, Boxing Day.
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