Today the New Zealand marine industry is celebrating Emirates Team New Zealand’s stunning victory in...

Photo Credit: AC37 med...

In an amazing evening at the Royal New Zealand Yacht Club on the waterfront at Westhaven Marina, ove...

A Glorious Victory for New Zealand on the Global Stage At NZT 6am today (20 Oct 2024) in Barcelona,...

A New Age The AC75s of the America’s Cup deliver no shortage of jaw-dropping action. And the AC40s...

At a maximum, there were short periods of five to six knots of breeze for the duration of the alloca...

Velsheda Velsheda is an original J Class yacht launched in 1933 in Gosport, built by Camper...

Renowned New Zealand yacht designer Murray Ross’ 16.6m performance catamaran was the perfect example of this.

Just after 3am NZT, when it seemed like another day of racing might be abandoned, the America's Cup organisers made a sudden decision to cut the second block of racing for the Puig Women's America's Cup down to two races.

After one race, itself significantly delayed by the lack of wind, at 3:10am (4:10 Barcelona time) th...

The Puig Women's America's Cup continues to deliver high-octane action, and today's Group A, Race 5 ...

It is a nice day today in Barcelona, the Sun is out and during the afternoon we will hit 20°. Now...

The Louis Vuitton 37th America’s Cup officially started in sunny Barcelona with the third and final ...

It is over 60 years since Great Britain had a yacht compete for the America’s Cup trophy in the fina...

Australian sailing legend Jimmy Spithill has announced his retirement from competitive sailing after Luna Rossa’s defeat in the Louis Vuitton Cup during the 2024 America's Cup campaign.

Louis Vuitton Cup Final – Day 7, Race 1 It was all on the line in today’s race. With INEOS Britanni...

We are looking forward to an exciting day (Barcelona) of foiling tonight (our NZ time), with the f...

In a thrilling final day of semi-final racing at the UniCredit Youth America's Cup, Team Italy and T...

The penultimate race of the UniCredit Youth America’s Cup semi-finals delivered exhilarating action,...

This was a very exciting race to watch, Italy and the USA were tightly matched and the whole race wa...

Race 3 of the final day of the AC37 Preliminary Regatta, Alinghi from Switzerland are up against Luna Rossa from Italy

Race 3 of the final day of the AC37 Preliminary Regatta, Orient Express Team Racing (FR) vs. INEOS Britannia (UK)

This Sunday, Barcelona is set to experience a mix of summer warmth and sporadic cloud cover. The da...

Emirates Team New Zealand secures another victory, leaving the Swiss trailing by over a minute in a decisive race.

Southern Spars has played a leading role since entering the America’s Cup fold in 1995, with the sup...

The world of competitive sailing has been profoundly transformed by the introduction of the AC75 class of racing yachts. These remarkable vessels, characterised by their advanced technology and innovative design, represent the pinnacle of modern sailing. Their evolution from a conceptual idea to a cutting-edge racing yacht illustrates a fascinating journey of technological progress, bold design choices, and relentless pursuit of performance.

As New Zealand continues to make waves in the America’s Cup with its cutting-edge AC75 designs, aspiring naval architects can find inspiration and educational opportunities right here in Aotearoa. The recent triumphs of Emirates Team New Zealand in AC37 underscore the remarkable achievements of our local designers and engineers, showcasing the significant role of naval architecture in the world of competitive sailing.

Breakthrough technology will visualize the wind live on screen, allowing fans and commentators to better understand optimum routes and team tactics, and making coverage of the sport more accessible than ever before.