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France signals intent for AC38 – but key decisions still pending
As the America's Cup landscape continues to shift, France remains engaged – but needs clarity before committing.
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Tributes from Alinghi: Simulation expert’s vision for the future
As my chapter as Simulator Team Lead at Alinghi Red Bull Racing for the 37th America's Cup comes to a close, I’m incredibly proud of what our team ach...
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Caro makes waves in the Solent
The Royal Ocean Racing Club (RORC) Easter Challenge is a fixture in the UK’s offshore sailing calendar. Held annually over the Easter weekend in the S...
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Electrifying the future, E1 Series keeps pushing what’s possible while making history
There’s been plenty of talk lately about how boating’s evolving, and we’ve been keeping a close eye on the UIM E1 World Championsh...
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It’s official: Alinghi Red Bull racing is not entering the 38th America’s Cup
Swiss syndicate cites lack of transparency and commercial clarity as it winds down operations
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SailGP drops New Zealand from 2026 season calendar?
The SailGP schedule for 2026 has just dropped, and New Zealand appears to be out.
While New Zealand had been on the SailGP map in the past few year...
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Koa dominates East Coast Classic in testing 2025 Pittwater to Coffs Harbour Yacht Race
Big breeze, bigger decisions and a broad mix of boats shaped a tactical thriller along Australia’s east coast — with TP52 Koa taking the double in sty...
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Dubrovnik set to host all-electric powerboat showdown as E1 Championship heads to Croatia in June
E1 The historic Adriatic jewel, Dubrovnik, has just been announced as a host city for the 2025 UIM E1 World Championship, the...
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The Boat Race 2025 brings rivalry, river, and results
The Boat Race, officially titled the “CHANEL J12 Boat Race” in 2025, is one of the most iconic fixtures in global sport. This historic rowing showdown...
Should Rio de Janeiro host the 38th America’s Cup?
This week, when SailGP announced it would be cancelling its much-anticipated Rio de Janeiro event in May 2025 due to wingsail issues, the disappointme...
Emirates Team New Zealand and Peter Burling part ways ahead of the 38th America’s Cup
In a day of big sporting announcements...
Emirates Team New Zealand and Peter Burling have today confirmed that they have agreed to part ways ahead...
SailGP breaking News: Rio cancelled
After identifying a defect in select wingsails across the F50 fleet, SailGP has made the difficult decision to cancel next month’s Rio event (May 3-4)...
Bay of Islands Etchells regatta grows in scale and competition
Following the success of last year’s one-day regatta, the Bonus Contractors Bay of Islands Etchells Cup returned as a two-day event over the weekend o...
2025 NZBMC Series blasts off in Te Anau with fierce racing and familiar faces
The 2025 NZ Boat Marathon Championship (NZBMC) kicked off on 5 April in Te Anau, marking a major milestone as the Gore Boat Club hosted its 60th event...
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East Coast Classic draws diverse fleet for 2025 Pittwater to Coffs Harbour Yacht Race
The 2025 Pittwater to Coffs Harbour Yacht Race is shaping up as one of the most intriguing editions in recent memory. Organised by the Royal Prince Al...
Conrad Colman: The relentless voyager
Conrad Colman, the New Zealand-born sailor with both Kiwi and American roots, has quietly made a name for himself as one of offshore racing’s most det...
When the wing folds; how a known risk brought down two F50s
A second catastrophic wing failure in SailGP raises serious questions about team training, safety, and whether a known design flaw is being overlooked...
Superb conditions for the 2025 Perpetual Guardian Classic Yacht Regatta
The 2025 Perpetual Guardian Classic Yacht Regatta, hosted by Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron, saw a fleet of 20 of New Zealand’s finest classic yacht...
Two-fifths through the SailGP season: How will Rio de Janeiro compare?
The circuit heads to Brazil for the first time, with Rio de Janeiro set to debut as the sixth event in the 13-race season.
Hosting America’s Cup too expensive, Luxon says
The $75 million that would have been needed to host the America's Cup in Auckland would be better spent elsewhere, the government says.
STATEMENT FROM EMIRATES TEAM NEW ZEALAND ON AUCKLAND HOSTING OF 38TH AMERICA’S CUP
Since winning the 37th America’s Cup in October last year The Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron and Emirates Team New Zealand have been intent on explo...
GAC renews partnership with The Ocean Race, strengthening sustainability and global logistics
Swedish-born shipping giant steps up for a fourth consecutive Ocean Race series, committing to a bolder sustainability path and broader event support ...
Masport Cup and Lucas Oil winners collide in Twizel Hydrothunder
The 100th Masport Cup rematch at Lake Ruataniwha, Twizel, held on March 29-30, 2025, marked an exciting return to the high-speed world of hydroplanes ...
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, ...
The Boat Race, a historic event with a modern call for clean water
The Boat Race⏤officially known this year as the "CHANEL J12 Boat Race"⏤one of the world’s most iconic sporting events, brings together the legendary...
High-stakes Masport Cup 100th rematch at Lake Ruataniwha
New Zealand powerboat racing is gearing up for one of the biggest showdowns in its history. This coming weekend, (March 29-30, 2025), Lake Ruataniwha ...
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...
One season closes, another opens. The 2025 NZBMC series kicks off in Te Anau.
NZBMC starts up 5th April in Te Anau hosted by the Gore Boat Club, in what will be their 60th running/hosting of the marathon, a formidable effort.
T...
‘Aotearoa Ocean Racing’ sets sail for global stage
In a significant development for New Zealand’s sailing scene, acclaimed offshore sailor Conrad Colman and marine strategist Rowan Gyde have announced ...
The Sydney to Auckland Ocean Race expands for 2025
The Sydney to Auckland Ocean Race Expands for 2025 with the Addition of the Ocean Rally and a Growing Fleet of Competitors
On 11 October 2025, the ic...
Last-minute scramble leads to an enjoyable Bagrie Memorial Race on the Rakaia River
In early 2025, New Zealand was gearing up for something truly epic in the world of jet boating: the NZ Marathon. A race that would stretch from the We...
Drama at Whitianga Offshore Powerboat’s summer 2025 finale
Mechanical heartbreak and fierce competition mark the thrilling conclusion of New Zealand’s offshore powerboat season.
Will Spain emerge as the dark horse, as they win the San Francisco leg of SailGP 2025
The SailGP San Francisco Finals delivered an electrifying conclusion as Spain, Canada, and France battled fiercely for ultimate supremacy. Each team h...
Australia brings drama as Black Foils win Race 7 in San Francisco
The seventh and final fleet race of SailGP San Francisco was set to be a high-stakes battle, determining which three teams would advance to the Grand ...
Spain win Race 6, making Race 7 the all-important tie breaker for numbers of wins
As the second fleet race of the day unfolded in San Francisco, all eyes were on France following their dominant victory in Race 5. However, it was Spa...
France dominates Race 5 to keep SailGP San Francisco finals hopes alive
Day 2 of SailGP in San Francisco kicked off with an electrifying fifth fleet race, as teams battled for a spot in the top three and a chance at the mu...
“It was a day to push”: NorthStar Canada driver Giles Scott unpicks first day in San Francisco
NorthStar Canada driver Giles Scott has debriefed the first day of racing in San Francisco, which saw the Canadians top the leaderboard after four fle...
Canada has spoken loud and clear in Race 4, San Francisco SailGP
In the final race of Day 1 at the San Francisco SailGP, Canada delivered a brilliant performance in precision and determination, clinching victory by ...
Spain claws back, a win in Race 3 at San Francisco SailGP
San Francisco’s choppy waters bore witness to a stunning comeback in the third race of SailGP’s San Francisco leg. Spain, after a shaky start in the s...
Race 2 in San Francisco SailGP sees changes to the leaderboard as Canada proves it has much to say i...
Canada delivered a statement performance in the second race of SailGP San Francisco, snatching victory in a race filled with aggressive tactics, costl...
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