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Lindsay May

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Lindsay May
Lindsay May at the start of the 2023 Rolex Fastnet Race
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Full nameLindsay Bruce May

Lindsay Bruce May OAM is an Australian sailor, known for his achievements in offshore yacht racing including 3 Overall Wins & 1 Line Honours win in the Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race as well as holding the record for the most consecutive races sailed.[1][2][3]

As an offshore sailor & navigator, May has sailed in many of the world's most regarded regattas & races including the Admirals Cup, World 8 Metre Championships, Sydney to Hobart Race, Fastnet Race,[4] China Sea Race, Transpac Race and the Newport to Bermuda Race.

Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race

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The Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race Route

In the Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race, May is regarded as one of the veterans of the race having won line honours and been an overall winner of the prestigious race three times. May sailed his first race in 1973 and has completed a record 50 consecutive races[5] between 1973 & 2023.[6] As a well regarded figure, May has written, contributed or been featured in many media articles[7][8][9] including The New York Times.[10][11]

In the 1993 race, May was aboard the yacht Atara[12] that rescued sailor John Quinn[13] who had been washed overboard and spent nearly 6 hours in the Tasman Sea.

In 2006, May skippered Simon Kurts' 1973 Sparkman & Stevens S&S 47 Love & War to victory as overall winner.[14][15][16] This win equalled the overall record for a yacht with Love & War becoming only the second yacht to win the race three times (1974, 1978 and 2006). [citation needed]

Recognition

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In May 2007, Seahorse International Yachting Magazine introduced May in to their Hall of Fame as Sailor of the Month,[17] recognising his victory in the 2006 race.

In 2017, May was awarded an Order of Australia Medal for service to sailing, and to health and social welfare groups in the 2017 Australia Day Honours[18][19]

Notable Races

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In the Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race May has achieved 3 Overall Wins on Handicap and 1 Line Honours Win.[20][21]

Year Title Victory Vessel Position
1984 Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race Overall Winner Indian Pacific Navigator
1991 Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race Overall Winner Atara Navigator
1997 Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race Line Honours Brindabella Navigator
2006 Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race Overall Winner Love & War Skipper & Navigator

Sydney to Hobart Race - Individual Results

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At the completion of the 2023 Sydney to Hobart Race May became the first sailor to compete in 50 consecutive Sydney to Hobart Races having sailed on Antipodes in his 50th race.[22][6]

Year Yacht Handicap Placing Line Honours Placing Notes
1973 Onya of Gosford 23rd 25th
1974 Onya of Gosford 39th 53rd
1975 Dancing Mouse 13th 67th
1976 Geronimo 24th 11th
1977 Geronimo Retired
1978 Deception 8th 8th
1979 Deception 39th 34th
1980 Adrenalin 18th 18th
1981 Once More Dear Friends 22nd 11th
1982 Once More Dear Friends 7th 31st
1983 Once More Dear Friends 2nd 30th
1984 Indian Pacific 1st 4th
1985 Another Concubine 13th 35th
1986 Szechwan 5th (IOR) 23rd
1987 Phoenix Contractors 43rd (IOR) 49th
1988 Madelines Daughter Retired
1989 Madelines Daughter 5th (IOR) 11th
1990 Madelines Daughter Retired
1991 Atara 1st (IOR) 11th
1992 Atara 3rd (IOR) 16th
1993 Atara Retired
1994 Brindabella 18th (IMS) 2nd
1995 Brindabella 30th (IMS) 2nd
1996 Brindabella Retired
1997 Brindabella 9th (IMS) 1st
1998 Brindabella 9th (IMS) 2nd
1999 Brindabella 2nd (IMS) 2nd
2000 Brindabella Retired
2001 Brindabella 13th (IMS) 7th
2002 Brindabella 27th (IMS) 31st (IRC) 6th
2003 Love & War 12th (IMS) 41st
2004 Love & War 7th (IRC) 24th
2005 Conergy Retired
2006 Love & War 1st (IRC) 32nd
2007 Swan Song 32nd (IRC) 35th
2008 ASM Shockwave 5 10th (IRC) 4th
2009 Love & War 24th (IRC) 71st
2010 Brindabella Retired
2011 Strewth 30th (IRC) 16th
2012 Love & War 15th (IRC) 54th
2013 Brindabella 8th (PHS) 17th
2014 Love & War 7th (IRC) 74th
2015 Brindabella Retired
2016 Love & War 15th (IRC) 61st
2017 Kialoa II 56th (IRC) 68th
2018 Kialoa II 38th (IRC) 35th
2019 Love & War 64th (IRC) 108th
2020 Race cancelled due to the COVID-19 Pandemic.[23]
2021 Kialoa II Retired
2022 Kialoa II 44th (IRC) 34th [24]
2023 Antipodes 39th (IRC) 13th [25]

References

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  1. ^ "May ready to extend Sydney-Hobart streak". 7NEWS. 22 December 2021. Retrieved 25 July 2023.
  2. ^ "May sets sights on 50 Sydney-Hobart races". SBS News. Retrieved 25 July 2023.
  3. ^ "Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race Statistics – 1945 – 2022" (PDF). Rolex Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race. Retrieved 25 July 2023.
  4. ^ "Rolex Fastnet Race 2023 - Kialoa II's navigator Lindsay May explains the critical decision points". www.sail-world.com. Retrieved 25 July 2023.
  5. ^ "Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race - Historical Facts". www.rolexsydneyhobart.com. Retrieved 14 June 2023.
  6. ^ a b Eder, Billie (19 December 2023). "Onya, Lindsay: Meet the first sailor to compete in 50 consecutive Sydney to Hobarts". The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 21 February 2024.
  7. ^ "May ready to extend Sydney-Hobart streak". The Canberra Times. 22 December 2021. Retrieved 14 June 2023.
  8. ^ Decent, Tom (20 December 2018). "Favourable conditions set to greet Sydney to Hobart competitors". The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 14 June 2023.
  9. ^ Thomas, Charlotte (19 July 2023). "Aussies chasing Fastnet glory". Ocean Magazine. Retrieved 25 July 2023.
  10. ^ Schmidt, David (23 December 2022). "The Sydney Hobart Is a Dream to Win and Formidable to Navigate". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 14 June 2023.
  11. ^ Schmidt, David (23 December 2019). "How to Race the Sydney Hobart? Break It Into Its Parts". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 14 June 2023.
  12. ^ "Lindsay May - 40 Not Out and Going for 50". rolexsydneyhobart.com. Retrieved 14 June 2023.
  13. ^ McNicol, D.D. (24 December 2012). "All's fair on Love & War as old firm reunites for Hobart". The Australian. Retrieved 26 July 2023.
  14. ^ "Love and War wins handicap honours". ABC News. 29 December 2006. Retrieved 25 July 2023.
  15. ^ "Love & War wins the 2006 Rolex Sydney Hobart". rolexsydneyhobart.com. Retrieved 19 July 2023.
  16. ^ Fisher, Bob (30 December 2006). "Love and War set for third Hobart victory". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 25 July 2023.
  17. ^ "Seahorse Sailor of the Month Hall of Fame Seahorse Magazine". mail.seahorsemagazine.com. Retrieved 14 June 2023.
  18. ^ "Australia Day 2017 Honours List" (PDF). 26 January 2017. Retrieved 26 July 2023.
  19. ^ NSW, Sport. "NSW sportspeople recognised in Australia Day Honours". www.sportnsw.com.au. Retrieved 26 July 2023.
  20. ^ "Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race 2023". www.rolexsydneyhobart.com. Retrieved 26 July 2023.
  21. ^ "Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race 2023". rolexsydneyhobart.com. Retrieved 26 July 2023.
  22. ^ "Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race 2022 - The Yachts - Kialoa II". rolexsydneyhobart.com. Retrieved 26 July 2023.
  23. ^ "NSW coronavirus outbreak forces first Sydney to Hobart yacht race cancellation in 76-year history". ABC News. 19 December 2020. Retrieved 14 June 2023.
  24. ^ "Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race - Results". rolexsydneyhobart.com. Retrieved 26 July 2023.
  25. ^ "Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race 2023". rolexsydneyhobart.com. Retrieved 21 February 2024.