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Boat Bling

Heron Ocean Tortoise

THE VALLON HERON OCEAN TORTOISE delivers high-performance protection for life on...
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Boat Brief

Invasive freshwater clam (Corbicula)

Even a small amount of water in the bottom of your boat can contain thousands of...
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Tour Voile 2026

La Réunion breaks through for first Tour Voile win in tricky Saint-Brieuc conditions

La Réunion secured its first Grand Prix victory of the 2026 Tour Voile on Friday...
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Women's Match Racing

Championship Saturday beckons

MARSTRAND, Sweden (3 July 2026) – The island of Marstrand is set for a thrilling...
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Tour Voile 2026

Tour Voile crews brace for marathon day of racing at Plérin

Tour Voile competitors face an intensely packed racing schedule at Plérin on Fri...
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Foiling Week

All Set for 23rd Edition of Coppa Europa Smeralda 888

Porto Cervo, 3 July 2026. The Smeralda 888 season continues in Porto Cervo with ...
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Tour Voile 2026

Région Bretagne stretches Tour Voile lead with masterful Saint-Malo to Plérin win

Région Bretagne – CMB Espoir secured back-to-back victories in Tour Voile compet...
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52 Super Series

Thailand and Italy feature on 52 Super Series 2027 Calendar

The 52 SUPER SERIES will race in Asia for the first time in its history during 2...
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Tour Voile 2026

Speed gives way to finesse as Tour Voile leaders battle through Channel waters

Région Bretagne – CMB Espoir seized control of Tour Voile's second stage through...
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Women's Match Racing

Swedish teams rule Marstrand as Engström and Carlsson into semifinals

Marstrand, Sweden (1 July, 2026) — Sweden’s home teams thrilled local fans today...
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Inshore race off Saint-Malo for the Figaro 3s of the Tour Voile, Saint-Malo, June 30, 2026. // Photo credit: Jean-Marie LIOT / Tour Voile
Tour Voile 2026

Tour Voile arrives in Saint-Malo for 2026 Season

The Tour Voile brings its offshore racing series to Saint-Malo in 2026, balancin...
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Finish of the first offshore leg of the 2026 Tour Voile—between Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Saint-Malo—off the coast of Saint-Malo, June 29, 2026. // Photo credit: Jean-Marie LIOT / Tour Voile Photo credit: Tour Voile 2026.
Tour Voile 2026

Tour Voile heads to Plérin as second leg opens tactical battle at sea

Nine crews depart Saint-Malo on Wednesday for a 180-nautical-mile offshore passa...
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Canoeing

Canoe Racing NZ seeking national selector

Canoe Sprint, Surf Ski & Marathon. Canoe Sprint Racing is one of the best-kn...
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Foiling Week

The 2026 call for young sailors is officially open

The Call aims to select up to four athletes to join the Young Azzurra programme ...
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Tour Voile 2026

Dunkerque wins Three Bay races, but Brittany’s steadiness keeps Tour Voile lead

Dunkerque–Kiloutou dominated the bay races with three wins, but Région Bretagne'...
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UIM F1 H2O

Stefan hagin returns for china ctic team as they announce changed driver line-up for gp of kyrgyzsta...

- China CTIC Team have announced that their reserve driver, Stefan Hagin, will b...
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Tour Voile 2026

Tour Voile 2026 brings real-time decisions to offshore racing with on-water umpires

Tour Voile 2026 introduces semi-direct arbitrage, stationing two umpires on wate...
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Tour Voile 2026

Tour Voile resumes racing hours after arrival in Saint-Malo

The Tour Voile fleet resumes racing hours after arrival in Saint-Malo, facing a ...
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Canoeing

Update from the Chief Executive – June 2026

Canoe Sprint, Surf Ski & Marathon. Canoe Sprint Racing is one of the best-kn...
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Canoeing

Everything you need to know- 2026 ICF Junior & U23 Canoe Sprint World Championships

Canoe Sprint, Surf Ski & Marathon. Canoe Sprint Racing is one of the best-kn...
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Rolex Sydney to Hobart Race

Cyca appoints Mana Group to shape commercial future of the Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht race

Trusted by Australian icons. Built for iconic events.
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Women's Match Racing

Spectacular opening day at GKSS Match Cup Sweden and Nordea Women’s Trophy

Marstrand, Sweden (29 June 2026) – Sunshine, fresh winds and hundreds of spectat...
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Tour Voile 2026

Reading the Water

PAPREC by Normandy Inshore Program broke away on Tour Voile's opening leg with a...
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Tour Voile 2026

Tactical Precision Decides Early Leader in Tour Voile 47 Opening Leg

Tour Voile's opening rally proves that offshore racing success depends on precis...
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Canoeing

2026 NZ World Championship Sprint Team Announcement

Canoe Sprint, Surf Ski & Marathon. Canoe Sprint Racing is one of the best-kn...
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Andrew Davis and the America's Cup (small). Backing Kiwi ingenuity: Toyota renews partnership with Emirates. // Supplied
America's Cup

Backing Kiwi ingenuity: Toyota renews partnership with Emirates

Toyota New Zealand has renewed its longstanding partnership with Emirates Team N...
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Tour Voile 2026

Tour Voile Heads Offshore as Figaro Fleet Departs Cherbourg for Saint-Malo

The Tour Voile's first offshore rally stage sends nine Figaro Beneteau 3 yachts ...
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Tour Voile 2026

Tour Voile 2026 launches from Cherbourg with 90 sailors heading offshore

Tour Voile 2026 departed Cherbourg-en-Cotentin after an opening stage with 90 sa...
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Tour Voile 2026

Tour Voile Goes Offshore – Nine Figaro Crews Launch First Leg to Saint-Malo

The Tour Voile moves offshore Sunday as nine crews depart for Saint-Malo in the ...
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Boating Lifestyle

Art, play and the business of being on the water

The BOAT Artistry and Craft Awards recognise the finest craftsmanship in superya...
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Foiling Week

Millenium Falcon Triumphs Again at the Invitational Smeralda 888

The Yacht Club de Monaco team repeats last year's success Porto Cervo, June 28, ...
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Tour Voile 2026

Tactical Chess Match Defines Day Two as Tour Voile 2026 Defies Predictability

Tactical brilliance and mental stamina, not raw speed, separated the fleet on da...
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Tour Voile 2026

Light Winds and Tactical Shifts

Lighter winds and unpredictable conditions at Tour Voile shift focus from speed ...
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Events

Sydney Boat Show 2026: Riviera, Caribbean, Maritimo and more head up a massive July line-up

Sydney's biggest boating event is back, and for Kiwis who make the trip across t...
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Tour Voile 2026

Bretagne Takes Early Lead at Tour Voile 2026 as Figaro Fleet Bunches Tight

Région Bretagne claims early leadership at Tour Voile 2026, but a half-point mar...
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Tour Voile 2026

Tour Voile Fleet Ready for Opening Day off Normandy Coast

Nine Figaro Beneteau 3 crews launch their Tour Voile campaign Friday off Normand...
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Boat Business

Malibu Boats acquires Saxdor

Malibu Boats, Saxdor
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Tour Voile 2026

Tour Voile 2026 opens in Cherbourg with nine Figaro Beneteau 3 fleets ready for Grand Prix

The Figaro Beneteau 3 fleet lines up in Cherbourg for the opening leg of Tour Vo...
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Boat Brief

Haines Hunter SE725 upgrades

Haines Hunter has announced a range of upgrades to its flagship enclosed hardtop...
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Boat Business

Legendary Percy Vos Boat Yard relaunch

PERCY VOS BOAT YARD has been a cornerstone of New Zealand's wooden boatbuilding ...
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