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AC38

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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AC38

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...
Article
RORC Easter Challenge

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...
Article
E1 GP

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...
Article
AC38

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
Article
News

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...
Article
Pittswater to Coffs Harbour

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...
Article
E1 GP

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

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...
Build Up to AC38

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...
Build Up to AC38

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...
News

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)...
Etchells

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...
NZBMC

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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Pittswater to Coffs Harbour

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...
Profiles on Iconic Boats & Sailors

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...
Innovations in Boat Design

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...
Classic Yachts

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...
Rio de Janeiro

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.
AC38

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.
America's Cup

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...
The Ocean Race

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 ...
Lucas Oil Hydro Thunder NZ Series

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 ...
Sport

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, ...
News

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...
Lucas Oil Hydro Thunder NZ Series

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 ...
SailGP: San Francisco 2025

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...
NZBMC

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...
New Zealand News

‘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 ...
Sydney to Auckland Ocean Race 2025

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...
Jet Boats

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...
News

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.
SailGP: San Francisco 2025

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...
SailGP: San Francisco 2025

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 ...
SailGP: San Francisco 2025

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...
SailGP: San Francisco 2025

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...
SailGP

“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...
SailGP: San Francisco 2025

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 ...
SailGP: San Francisco 2025

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...
SailGP: San Francisco 2025

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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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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