08/11/2026
Huge congratulations to Sean Langman and the crew of the Reichel/Pugh GP42 Back 2 Black on taking IRC Overall victory in the 2026 Noakes Sydney Gold Coast Yacht Race!
From the iconic start at Nielsen Park to the finish line off the Gold Coast, Back 2 Black pushed through the 384nm course to claim the top step on corrected time against a world-class 70+ boat fleet.
This win adds to an unbelievable streak following their 2nd place in Division 2 in the Sydney Hobart and a dominant performance in the Blue Water Pointscore series.
The Future of 42-Foot Offshore Performance:
The speed, balance, and sea-handling of boats like Back 2 Black provided the key inspiration for our newly unveiled Admiral 42 (developed with Sangiorgio Marine for the 2027 Admiral’s Cup!).
Congrats again to Sean and the whole team on an incredible drive to victory!
Read more about the victory and our new Admiral 42 design on our website.
In a dominant start to the CYCA Blue Water Pointscore season, Sean Langman’s Reichel/Pugh-designed GP42 Back 2 Black has taken IRC Overall corrected-time victory in the 2026 Noakes Sydney Gold Coast Yacht Race with a time of 02:09:15:02.