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Kirsten Thomas

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Kirsten enjoys sailing and is a passionate writer based in coastal New Zealand. Combining her two passions, she crafts vivid narratives and insightful articles about sailing adventures, sharing her experiences and knowledge with fellow enthusiasts.

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The 2024 Vendée Globe: A ...

The 2024 Vendée Globe is poised to break new records as it prepares for its start on Sunday, 11 November. With a record-breaking 40 skippers, 11 nationalities represented, and an increased international audience, this iconic solo round-the-world yacht race continues to captivate the globe.

World Sailing Awards 2024...

The 2024 World Sailing Awards, held at the historic CHIJMES Hall in Singapore, honoured a remarkable year of achievements in the sport. Celebrating 30 years of the prestigious Rolex World Sailor of the Year Award, this year’s ceremony recognised Olympic champions, young prodigies, and pioneers in sustainability and technology.

Boating Accident Near Gis...

A small boat capsized near Tuamotu Island, just off Sponge Bay, Gisborne, yesterday morning, leaving three people stranded in the water. The Trust Tairāwhiti Eastland Rescue Helicopter responded quickly to the incident, joining Search and Rescue (SAR) teams in a coordinated effort to bring all occupants to safety.

Holmglen: The 65th Annive...

Sixty-five years ago this...

Luke Deegan Makes History...

In a historic first, New Zealand’s Luke Deegan has claimed victory at the 2024 OK Dinghy European Championship in Palma, Spain, becoming the first non-European—and the first New Zealander—to ever win the prestigious title.

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Picnic boats: blending st...

Picnic boats bring lobster-boat lines, jet-drive tech, and sociable design together for relaxed days afloat in true luxury style.

SailGP Saint-Tropez 2025 ...

Saint-Tropez hosts SailGP again, with Brazil’s debut, Black Foils chasing redemption, and rivalries heating on the world’s fastest course.

Tom Ritchie named Advance...

Advance Trident has appointed Tom Ritchie as its new sales and marketing manager. Ritchie returns from three years in London with fresh perspective and proven experience from Garmin New Zealand. A lifelong boatie with deep family ties to the industry, he will lead customer engagement and partner programmes for the Auckland based distributor.