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Sydney to Auckland Ocean Race 2025: A clean start and fast beginning
Clear skies, an eager fleet, and strong early breeze deliver a textbook start for the trans-Tasman challenge.
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Strong westerlies and shifting fronts to test Sydney–Auckland fleet
Meteorologist Roger “Clouds” Badham forecasts a fast and tactical Tasman crossing as the 2025 Sydney to Auckland Ocean Race fleet prepares to depart.
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LIVE: Sydney to Auckland Ocean Race 2025
With just one minute before the starters gun - its exciting start (then a very long sail!).
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Lucky arrives in Sydney from Opua just in time: one day to spare before the Tasman challenge
Arriving in Sydney within only one day to go, the maxi Lucky brings serious heat to the Sydney to Auckland Ocean Race line-up.
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Tomorrow’s the day — and your chance to compete in a landmark Auckland offshore powerboating e...
Tomorrow’s the day — and this is your last chance
It’s the night before the historic 2026 NZ Offshore Powerboat Championship kicks off, and if you’...
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All set for the Sydney to Auckland Yacht Race 2025 — the Tasman challenge begins tomorrow
Tomorrow (11 October 2025) marks the start of the Sydney to Auckland Yacht Race 2025, as an international fleet of ocean racers prepares to cast off f...
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Barcolana Cup 2025: where Trieste’s soul meets the sea
Trieste’s Barcolana Cup inspires Auckland’s Moana Festival and the PIC Harbour Classic’s celebration of sailing.
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Safety starts on shore: getting ready for the season ahead
Good preparation keeps you safe at sea. Lessons from the PIC Coastal Classic Boat Prep and Safety Clinic highlight the basics of summer boating safety...
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Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez 2025: a superlative edition
Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez 2025 ends with record fleets, classic winners and a finale worthy of Mediterranean legend.
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Familiar faces return for the 2025 PIC Coastal Classic
Familiar faces and fresh competition set sail in the 2025 PIC Coastal Classic, New Zealand’s great race north.
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Team Brazil storms to victory as Lagos makes history with Africa’s first E1 race
Team Brazil by Claure Group claims a historic victory at the E1 Lagos GP — the first-ever African round of the all-electric raceboat championship.
Second in Spain pushes Black Foils to second in Rolex SailGP Championship
Moving to second place in the season long Rolex SailGP Championship has provided a silver lining for the Black Foils after narrowly missing out to Em...
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Cádiz delivers drama as Emirates GBR seize Spain Sail Grand Prix glory
A day of tight racing, shifting breezes, and a right-of-way masterstroke decided one of SailGP’s closest finishes yet.
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Emirates GBR claim Cádiz crown after right-of-way showdown
Fletcher’s crew out-manoeuvre the Kiwis in a nail-biting finale to win the Spain Sail Grand Prix 2025
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Brazil stuns Cádiz as Grand Final line-up is set
An unforgettable Race 7 delivers Brazil’s first SailGP win and sends New Zealand into the Grand Final by a single point
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France flies back into form at the Spain Sail Grand Prix
Delapierre’s Les Bleus deliver a perfect performance as the Black Foils close the gap in Cádiz.
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Spain sails home: Los Gallos win Race 5 in Cádiz as Kiwis chase hard
Spain delivered a flawless home-water performance to open Day 2 of the SailGP Cádiz event, holding off a resurgent New Zealand and leaving Australia q...
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Sun, spray and suspense on the penultimate day of Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez
Tight battles and perfect sailing conditions define Les Voiles’ penultimate day before Saturday’s grand finale.
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Black Foils in top three after day one in Spain
A busy day of racing in Cádiz sees the Black Foils in the hunt at the DP World Spain Sail Grand Prix.
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Cádiz delivers drama as SailGP battle for Abu Dhabi heats up
Day One in Andalucía served up penalties, pace, and pressure as Denmark stole the show and the top four in the season standings closed in on each othe...
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Australia lose their ‘Flying’ to Denmark in Race 4 of SailGP Cádiz
Rockwool Racing Denmark sealed their second win of the day to close out Race Day One, while Emirates GBR and New Zealand filled the podium in a penalt...
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BlackFoils hit the doldrums while the Flying Roos hit back with Cádiz Race 3 win
Tom Slingsby’s Flying Roos rebounded from a nightmare start to their regatta with a commanding Race 3 victory, while Denmark and Germany stayed in the...
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Denmark triumphs as Kiwis rebound in Cádiz SailGP 2025 Race 2
Rockwool Racing Denmark stormed to victory in Race 2 of the Spain Sail Grand Prix, while the Black Foils fought back for a vital second place.
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Emirates GBR strike first in Cádiz SailGP 2025 opener
Dylan Fletcher’s Emirates GBR mastered brutal conditions in Cádiz to win the SailGP opener in 7:45, as rivals fell behind.
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Action Blog: Spain SailGP from Andalucía – Cádiz
Follow the breaking action, results with our live updating blog. Check our the photo gallery, all of the SailGP action in crisp colour!
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Scrutineering day kicks off New Zealand offshore powerboat season
Scrutineering day clears offshore powerboats for racing, with safety checks and a community BBQ before the season kicks off.
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US maxi Lucky joins Sydney to Auckland race fleet
Record-breaking Rambler 88 returns south under new ownership as Sydney–Auckland Ocean Race heats up
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Back 2 Black completes 100-boat fleet for 80th Rolex Sydney Hobart
Veteran skipper Sean Langman brings restored GP42 into milestone race with eyes on Tattersall Cup.
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Full team crew lists for SailGP’s big weekend in Cadiz revealed
SailGP is heading back to Cadiz for the fourth time, with the DP World Spain Sail Grand Prix. Ahead of the event the teams have revealed their line-up...
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Black Foils seek strong finish to European Run
The race to the Rolex SailGP Championship Grand Final is well and truly on as the teams enter the final event of the season before next month’s final....
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Black Foils reset as Cádiz hosts penultimate SailGP showdown
Spain tests new wing on Australian boat as four teams fight for Grand Final places.
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Challenges and regulars take centre stage
Challenge Day at Les Voiles blends racing, tradition, and spectacle across sea, shore, and centuries.
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Championship battle on a knife-edge as E1 makes African debut in Lagos
Lagos hosts the historic African debut of E1 this weekend, with one point splitting the championship leaders and everything to play for.
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SailGP Cádiz: Aussies in the spotlight as season nears finale
Championship leaders head into Spain’s Atlantic swell with confidence and data-driven strategy.
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52 Super Series to headline Lanzarote double in 2026
Grand prix monohull circuit heads to the Canary Islands for the first time with two back-to-back showcase regattas.
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NZ Youth Worlds team confirmed for Portugal
A talented new generation of Kiwi sailors has been named to represent New Zealand at the 2025 World Sailing Youth World Championships in Vilamoura, Po...
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Olympic champion Finn Butcher feeling no pressure going into World Champs
New Zealand's Olympic canoe slalom champion Finn Butcher isn't feeling any pressure as he heads into his favoured event at the World Championships in ...
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One hundred years of naval architecture
At the stroke of 10 this morning in bright sunshine, the kilted crewman on the 180-foot (54-metre) racing schooner Elena of London breathed life into ...
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Ponsonby Cruising Club women’s series sets sail
A relaxed racing series with wine, fun, and the chance to get more women at the helm.
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A dazzling start to Les Voiles de Saint Tropez 2025
North Star and Zen take early wins as light airs set the stage on day one of Les Voiles de Saint Tropez 2025.
Chatfield Marine
Located in the heart of Auckland, Chatfield Marine is a name synonymous with quality and innovation in marine driveline systems. Established in 1948 by Mr. Roly Chatfield, this pioneering company init...
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A Breakthrough in Custom Stanchions
At the forefront of Dixon Stainless’ offerings is their ability to produce custom stanchions, a significant milestone for New Zealand’s marine industry. These stanchions—essential vertical supports on boats that hold life-lines in place around the hull—are vital for safety in marine and yachting applications. In river rafting, similar metal bars securely hold the yokes for oars, making them a crucial element for both safety and functionality.
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