Sean Langman’s Back 2 Black has won the IRC Overall crown in the 384 nautical mile 2026 Noakes Sydney Gold Coast Yacht Race. Disko Trooper secured second overall on IRC, dominating several categories including IRC Div 3 and Double-Handed IRC. They managed to get away off the coast, and at one point it was just hard to peg them back.” Between a long-awaited Line Honours win, Back 2 Black’s overall victory, and Disko Trooper’s impressive performance, this year’s Noakes Sydney Gold Coast Yacht Race showcased exceptional competition. Next up in the Audi Centre Sydney Blue Water Pointscore is the 88nm Flinders Islet Race on Saturday 26 September, leading towards the Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race on Boxing Day.