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.
Dibley Picnic Boats: Kiwi...
A Kiwi twist on the Picnic Boat — Dibley’s designs blend classic style, modern performance, and effortless simplicity.
At the helm: Steve Armita...
After fourteen years under David Abercrombie, Yachting NZ welcomes a new skipper at the tiller – one who wants to connect, grow, and inspire the next generation of Kiwi sailors.
Emirates GBR claim Cádiz ...
Fletcher’s crew out-manoeuvre the Kiwis in a nail-biting finale to win the Spain Sail Grand Prix 2025
Brazil stuns Cádiz as Gra...
An unforgettable Race 7 delivers Brazil’s first SailGP win and sends New Zealand into the Grand Final by a single point
France flies back into fo...
Delapierre’s Les Bleus deliver a perfect performance as the Black Foils close the gap in Cádiz.
Breaking
Lucky smashes Sydney to A...
Juan K maxi halves previous race time in a stunning trans-Tasman run.
Sydney to Auckland Ocean ...
A bruising front tested every sailor overnight as the 1250-nautical-mile Sydney to Auckland Ocean Race fleet battled through heavy squalls, shifting winds and pitch-black seas.