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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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Sailing

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

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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News Articles

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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SailGP

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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AC38

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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Build Up to AC38

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...
AC38

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...
Build Up to AC38

Opinion Editorial: New Zealand’s America’s Cup: What’s Next?

Wow! What an incredible season of America’s Cup racing. For New Zealand, what an amazing result! Whether it’s foiling, sailing, or whatever these AC75...
AC37

Youth America’s Cup : Luna Rossa Shines in Challenging Conditions (Day 2)

As the race committee signaled the start of the opening match between the young America's Cup contenders, only four boats were on the line. ...
XVII Regata PUIG VELA CLÀSSICA BARCELONA. The 12 Metre Class yachts that competed in the America’s Cup from 1958 through to 1987. Image credit : Nico Martinez via AC37 media.
AC37

Puig Vela Clàssica Regatta Returns to Barcelona: A Tribute to America’s Cup History

The Puig Vela Clàssica Regatta, a premier event hosted by the Real Club Náutico Barcelona, has once again drawn the world’s attention to the elegance ...
January 2023

Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race

Incomparable and iconic, the Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race has inspired sailors since 1945. It is a contest with a global reputation that transcends ...

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NZ Events Worth Adding to Your Calendar

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FISHING

Hook Me Up Fishing Competition - Matakana vs Hillside, 7 Mar 2025 in Whakatane

The Kubota Billfish Classic, 12 - 15 Mar 2025 in Mercury Bay, Whitianga

ITM Fishing Competition, 13 - 16 Mar 2025 in Whangaroa

NZ Lure Masters (Catch, Measure and Release competition), 3 & 4 Oct 2025, New Zealand wide

REGATTAS

Toyota Youth International Match Racing Cup, 26 Feb - 4 Mar 2025 in Auckland

PIC Harbour Classic, 28 Feb - 1 Mar 2025 in Auckland

Sydney to Auckland Ocean Race 2025, starting 11 Oct 2025 TBC from Sydney Harbour

PIC Insurance Brokers Coastal Classic, 24 Oct 2025 TBC from Auckland to Russell

Rolex Sydney to Hobart, 26 Dec 2025 starts in Sydney, Australia

HYDRO THUNDER

Lucas Oil Hydro Thunder Race - Lake Rotoiti, 8 - 9 Mar 2025 at Nelson Lakes

Lucas Oil Hydro Thunder Race - Lake Twizel, 29 - 30 Mar 2025 at Twizel

JET BOAT RACING

2024/25 NZ Jetsprint Championship R4, 23 Feb 2025 at Wanganui

2025 NZ Marathon Coast-to-Coast, 16 to 25 Mar 2025 starting at Greymouth ad finishing at Christchurch

WATERSPORTS

IWWF University Nationals (waterskiing), 26 February to 2 March Orakei Basin, Auckland

MEET UPS

Bay of Plenty Trailer Yacht Cruising Rally, Easter 2025 at Lake Rotoiti, BOP

SHOWS

Moana Auckland - New Zealand's Ocean Festival, 27 Jan to 9 Mar 2025 in Auckland

Auckland Boat Show, 6 - 9 Mar 2025 to be held at the Viaduct Events Centre and Jellicoe Harbour, Auckland

The Hutchwilco New Zealand Boat Show, 15-18 May 2025 to be held at the Viaduct Events Centre and Jellicoe Harbour, Auckland

NZ Boat, Fish and Dive Show, 30 & 31 Aug 2025 to be held at Mystery Creek Events Centre, Waipa

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