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2026 DOYLE SAILS ROUND NORTH ISLAND TWO-HANDED YACHT RACE

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2026 Doyle Sails RNI leaders closing on Leg 2 finish today

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Tactical decisions loom off Taranaki as Leg 2 of the 2026 Doyle Sails RNIs enters fourth day

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Crews racing in Leg 2 of the 2026 Doyle Sails Round North Island Two Handed Yacht Race are now appro...

5 March 2026

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5 March 2026

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5 March 2026

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5 March 2026

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Bavaria E40 walkthrough with Busfield Marine, at the Auckland Boat Show

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Proposed Moeraki shellfish closure opens for public submissions

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4 March 2026

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4 March 2026

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2026 Doyle Sails RNI leaders closing on Leg 2 finish today

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Tactical decisions loom off Taranaki as Leg 2 of the 2026 Doyle Sails RNIs enters fourth day

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5 March 2026

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Explore Racing regains narrow lead in 2026 Doyle Sails RNIs as Leg 2 battle intensifies

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Taylor Canfield claims first-ever SailGP event title

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After seven fleet races in light and unstable breeze, the three boat final at the 2026 SailGP Sydney...

1 March 2026

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