Lindsay May OAM - 50 Consecutive Races

Lindsay is one of Australia’s most accomplished offshore sailors and a legendary figure in the Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race, having achieved what no one else has, namely 50 consecutive races, completed from 1973 to 2023.

He will share behind the scenes stories, remarkable experiences and insights gained over five decades at sea.

Lindsay is widely respected in the international sailing community, known for his skill as a skipper and navigator, his leadership, and his deep commitment to the sport. Not only is he the first person to complete 50 Hobart races, an extraordinary milestone reached in 2023. He has won the race three times, earning line honours in 1997 and handicap victories in 1984, 1991, and 2006, including skippering the classic wooden hulled yacht Love & War to its celebrated overall win in 2006. In the 1993 race, he was also instrumental in the successful rescue of sailor John Quinn, who survived nearly six hours in the Tasman Sea after being washed overboard.

Beyond the Sydney to Hobart, Lindsay has competed in major international events such as the Fastnet Race (UK), Admirals Cup, Newport to Bermuda Race, and the Transpac Race. Off the water, he is an active and longstanding member of the Lane Cove Rotary Club and has served as a Past District Governor of District 9685. He is well regarded as a media and public speaker and has frequently shared his experiences in interviews and articles. Following skin cancer surgery in late 2024, he has also become an advocate for sun safety.