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Emirates Team New Zealand sets course for the 38th America’s Cup
Outteridge confirmed as skipper, Tuke and Maloney return, and surprise selection Chris Draper brings fresh perspective as the Kiwis launch their 2027 ...
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When the wing folds; how a known risk brought down two F50s
A second catastrophic wingsail failure in SailGP raises serious questions about team training, safety, and whether a known design flaw is being overlo...
Unstoppable Crews, Unforgettable Moments at the Maadi Regatta
New Zealand’s top school rowers delivered an unforgettable day of finals racing on Lake Karāpiro, where we saw intense competition, fierce rivalries, ...
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Breaking down the catastrophic wing failure of the Australian SailGP Team in San Francisco
As the Australians approached the starting line of the last fleet race in the event, their hopes of a strong finish—and possibly securing a spot in th...
New Zealand’s best on-water athletes set for recognition at the 62nd Halberg Awards
A celebration of sporting excellence at Spark Arena
Tonight, the 62nd Halberg Awards will honour New Zealand’s top sporting achievements from 1 Decem...
High-speed showdown: Coranto’s comeback and championship battles heat up at Lake Taupō
After the shortened opening round of the 2025 New Zealand Offshore Powerboat Championships, all eyes turned to Round 2 at Lake Taupō on February 15-1...
A Kiwi’s Journey through the Vendee Globe: Conrad Colman’s Remarkable Story of Grit and ...
Conrad Colman reflects on his extraordinary 2024 Vendée Globe experience – a testament to both the highs and lows of ocean racing.
The Blue Pill makes a comeback in Taupō for the NZ 2025 Offshore Powerboat Series
After the first round of the 2025 New Zealand Offshore Powerboat Championships was called off on the second day due to high attrition rates and challe...
Kiwi’s Ollie Silverton and Amanda Kittow squeak in to win Group A in the UIM World Jet Sprint ...
After nearly a decade, the UIM World Jet Sprint Championship made a thrilling return to New Zealand in 2025, bringing the world’s best jet sprint ra...
Lofty goals and big sails: Can the PIC Harbour Classic go the distance?
With just under 20 days until the third edition of the PIC Harbour Classic, excitement is building for what is fast becoming one of New Zealand’s prem...
‘Kiwis Can Fly’: The Lupton legacy dominates the 2024 Hydroplane Racing League
In the world of hydroplane racing, commitment, focus, and relentless hard work are the pillars of success. Few embody these values as well as the Lup...
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Scott Coker executes a near-perfect start and finish to win Round 3 of the Lucas Oil Hydro Thunder S...
Lake Karapiro came alive this weekend with the thrilling spectacle of high-speed powerboat racing as the Lucas Oil Hydro Thunder Series heads into its...
White Pointer boats celebrates 30 Years with Anniversary Fishing Competition
To honour its impressive 30th Anniversary milestone, White Pointer Boats hosted a fishing competition over the past few days at the stunning Waihau Ba...
Empowering waves: Women set sail at Women on Water Weekend (WOWW)
Evolution Sails NZ Women on Water Weekend – WOWW is set to make waves once again as it returns from March 7 to 9 at the Gulf Harbour Yacht Club. This ...
Off-shore Powerboat Action: Doric NZ is the 26ft Shifty CAT taking on the big guns
A powerhouse on the water, Doric NZ has defied expectations in New Zealand’s powerboat racing scene. With a father-and-son duo at the helm, this 26ft ...
Millennium Cup 2025: Kawil races to glory in the Hauraki Gulf
Since 2000, the New Zealand Millennium Cup has been a must-watch event on the international superyacht racing calendar.
Sharlou and Hikurere win Line Honours on the last day of the 2025 Millennium Cup
The final day of the New Zealand Millennium Cup 2025 delivered a spectacular conclusion to four days of intense racing, with shifting conditions and t...
Day 2 of the New Zealand Millennium Cup: Tight battles and tactical racing in the Hauraki Gulf
The second day of the 2025 New Zealand Millennium Cup delivered thrilling competition, with shifting conditions playing a crucial role in the outcomes...
Tactics and triumph: A thrilling start to the 2025 New Zealand Millennium Cup
The 2025 New Zealand Millennium Cup opened with a day of thrilling competition, as some of the world’s most elegant superyachts took to the waters of ...
A historic finish in a historic year: The 2025 RORC Transatlantic Race wraps up
The 2025 RORC Transatlantic Race has come to an exciting conclusion, with the final boats crossing the line in Grenada.
Britain’s America’s Cup split: Ainslie vs. Ratcliffe and the battle for the Challenger of Record
The British America’s Cup campaign has entered a dramatic and uncertain phase with the rift between Sir Ben Ainslie and INEOS Britannia, led by Sir Ji...
NZ Millennium Cup 2025: Racing, innovation, and Kiwi spirit
The New Zealand Millennium Cup is set to return from February 1st to 4th, 2025, promising another spectacular showcase of superyacht racing and Kiwi h...
Sally Garret: at the helm of changing tides and winner of the SheSails Helm award
The second Yachting New Zealand & SheSails NZ Top Female Helm Trophy, this one for Open Racing, at the Bay of Islands Sailing Week went to the acc...
Lieutenant Emma Barry: A role model at the helm of Mako II and winner of the SheSails Helm award
Lieutenant Emma Barry of the British Royal Navy has captured the sailing world’s attention by earning the Yachting New Zealand & SheSails NZ Top F...
America’s Cup – Breaking News: INEOS Britannia, and Sir Ben part ways
Athena Pathway, the British Challenger for the 38th America's Cup, led by Sir Ben Ainslie, was astounded to read today’s statement from INEOS and Merc...
RNZYS Admirals Cup team
The Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron (RNZYS) has announced its participation in the 2025 Royal Ocean Racing Club (RORC) Admiral’s Cup, one of the most...
REDHOT MARINE Formula V Series
The REDHOT Marine Formula V Series has returned for the 2024-2025 season, with round one kicking off the season in Wanganui on the weekend of 23/24 No...
BOI Sailing Week 2025: Divisions Filling Fast
Entries for every division are filling fast and regatta organisers are urging early registration.
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Congratulations to SailGP’s Katja Salskov-Iversen on her pregnancy! What does this mean for he...
At the Breaking Boundaries event held at the Royal Akarana Yacht Club last night (Thursday 16 January, 2025), Danish SailGP strategist Katja Salskov-I...
Liv Mackay and Hannah Mills on breaking barriers, gender equity, and SailGP’s high-stakes evolution
The high-speed, adrenaline-pumping world of SailGP brings together elite athletes, cutting-edge technology, and intense competition on a global stage....
Sailing for all: The World Sailing Inclusion Championships break new ground
World Sailing has unveiled a breakthrough initiative: the launch of the first-ever World Sailing Inclusion Championships.
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Preliminary Schedule for Season 2 of the UIM E1 World Championships Has Been Announced
Following a successful inaugural season in 2024, the UIM E1 World Championships will kick off their second season in 2025, expanding to new cities and...
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World Sailing Welcomes Historic Governance Reforms + A Shout Out to Australian, Daniel Belcher
The World Sailing Organisation has announced the results of its 2024 Board elections at the General Assembly, concluding the Annual Conference held in...
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Bay of Islands Sailing Week 2025: New Zealand’s Premier Big-Boat Regatta
Renowned as "the best big-boat regatta in NZ," the Bay of Islands Sailing Week returns from January 21 to 24, 2025. First held in 2003 with 39 boats a...
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World Sailing Approves Urgent Changes to Storm Sail Design Requirements
In a move to reinforce safety standards for offshore sailing, World Sailing has approved changes to the design requirements of storm sails. Following ...
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Superman Wins! It All Came Down To Team Work and Absolute Sheer Determination.
The annual Bridge2Bridge ski race on the Waikato River delivers pure adrenaline, with competitors racing on skis behind powerboats at speeds up to 160...
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Rising Star Leo Takahashi Joins New Zealand’s Black Foils as Flight Controller
The Black Foils, New Zealand’s cutting-edge SailGP team, has confirmed that Takahashi will play a pivotal role as flight controller, bringing with him...
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The 38th America’s Cup: Defender New Zealand and Challenger Britain Forge Forward Together
As Emirates Team New Zealand’s AC75 surged over the finish line in Barcelona on Saturday, 19 October, it marked not just the end of the 37th...
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AC38: Will It Bring In A New Era of Innovation, Inclusion, and Excitement for the America’s Cup?
As the Emirates Team New Zealand (ETNZ) AC75 crossed the finish line on 19th October, the Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron (RNZYS) officially accepted...
Barcelona Won’t Host America’s Cup 2026: What’s Next for New Zealand and the Sailing World?
A Mutual Split, But What Comes Next?
The America’s Cup, one of the world’s most demanding sailing events for both host country and city, requires exc...
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