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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SailGP 2025

METSTRADE 2025: a turning...

METSTRADE

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FLIBS

This year's Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show (the 66th) closed with a noticeably smaller fleet of superyachts and fewer length-over-length standouts than previous years. But what does that mean?

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Boat of the Year Awards

The Superyacht Design Fes...

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Boat Builder of the Year

The Boat Builder Awards 2025 opened with a powerful tribute to Targa Boats founders Johan and Britt Marie Carpelan. Here is the full story of the winners and finalists.

Two Kiwi teams lead after...

Youth Match Racing (International)

A tight, tactical opening day at the Harken International Youth Match Racing Championship on Pittwater.

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Incidents on the water

Police and Coastguard are searching the Kāpiti Coast today after an empty kayak was found anchored off Raumati Beach shortly after midday.

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SailGP 2025

Emirates GBR enter the SailGP Grand Final with a narrow lead, and Driver Dylan Fletcher says the team is keeping its focus tight despite holding the top spot on the season ladder. The Mubadala Abu Dhabi Sail Grand Prix 2025 Season Grand Final, presented by Abu Dhabi Sports Council, runs this weekend, with six fleet races deciding which three teams earn a place in the winner-takes-all $2m showdown.

Young New Zealanders sail...

Work & Play

Eight youn...