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ROLEX YACHT RACES

The Rolex sailing regattas and offshore races are a prestigious series of international events that attract top sailors and yachts from around the world. Spanning inshore and offshore formats, these races test tactical skill, endurance, and seamanship.
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Rolex Big Boat Series 2025 – Day 3 delivers history and spectacle

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Point Bonita returned as a mark on Day 3 of the Rolex Big Boat Series 2025, with the Bay in full breeze and colour.

Rolex Big Boat Series 2025 – Day 3 delivers history and spectacle

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Point Bonita returned as a mark on Day 3 of the Rolex Big Boat Series 2025, with the Bay in full breeze and colour.
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NYYC Invitational Cup
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San Diego survive final-race thriller to claim 2025 Rolex NYYC Invitational Cup

High drama on Narragansett Bay as San Diego Yacht Club secure their second Invitational Cup title ahead of Royal Hong Kong and Royal Vancouver.
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Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup
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Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup 2025 concludes in Porto Cervo

Galateia and Django 7X clinched World Championship titles as the Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup 2025 wrapped up in Porto Cervo.
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Rolex Big Boat Series
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Rolex Big Boat Series 2025: from drifting duels to Bay-breeze battles

From drifting duels to full-breeze charges, the Rolex Big Boat Series 2025 shows San Francisco Bay at its very best.
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NYYC Invitational Cup
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Seven boats the difference: Royal Vancouver must topple San Diego to win the Rolex NYYC Invitational...

San Diego leads the 2025 Rolex NYYC Invitational Cup, but Royal Vancouver must beat them by seven boats to win, with Hong Kong also in striking distan...
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NYYC Invitational Cup
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Rolex NYYC Invitational Cup day 3: San Diego stretches, Hong Kong rise, Eastern shine

San Diego extend their lead, Hong Kong rise to second, and Eastern Yacht Club’s “Reverse Rabbit” steals the show on Day 3 in Newport.
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Rolex Big Boat Series
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Rolex Big Boat Series 2025: race 1 delivers light airs and tight battles

Rolex Big Boat Series 2025 Race 1 saw 65 boats battle light winds and tide in San Francisco Bay, with J Tripper, Zeus and Ravenette leading classes.
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Rolex NYYC Invitational Cup day 2: Canadians close in on leaders

San Diego hold the lead, but Canada, Britain, and Hong Kong are all in contention after day two of the Rolex NYYC Invitational Cup 2025.
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Rolex Big Boat Series
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Rolex Big Boat Series 2025: sixty-five boats, six trophies, two Rolexes

Rolex Big Boat Series 2025 brings 65 boats to San Francisco Bay to compete across six classes for six trophies and two Rolex Submariner Dates.
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NYYC Invitational Cup
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Rolex New York Yacht Club Invitational Cup race day 1 delivers drama

Strong breeze, early retirements, and close competition mark the start of racing in Newport.
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Rolex Big Boat Series
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Rolex Big Boat Series 2025 ready to set sail

A regatta with history The Rolex Big Boat Series began in 1964 when eight yachts lined up for the inaugural St. Francis Perpetual Trophy Regatta. Wit...
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NYYC Invitational Cup
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2025 Rolex New York Yacht Club Invitational Cup set to begin

Twenty clubs from 12 nations meet in Newport for the 2025 Rolex NYYC Invitational Cup, racing one-design IC37s.
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Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup
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Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup 2025 opens in Porto Cervo

Two world titles, 47 yachts, and 40 years of Rolex partnership shape this year’s edition.
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52 SUPER SERIES
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52 Super Series Puerto Portals 2025: American Magic take third straight win as Kiwis shine in Mallor...

American Magic win Puerto Portals 52 Super Series 2025, with Kiwis Nick Egnot-Johnston and Don Cowie starring in a dramatic finale.
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52 Super Series Puerto Portals 2025: Kiwi Nick Egnot-Johnston shows good form at the helm of Alpha+ ...

American Magic dominate Day 4 and Day 5 of the 52 Super Series Puerto Portals 2025, rivals battle fiercely for podium.
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52 Super Series Puerto Portals 2025: Alegre lead, Sled fight back, American Magic in chase

Alegre and Sled upset the order at Puerto Portals, while American Magic chase consistency in the tight 52 Super Series fleet.
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Middle Sea Race
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Rolex Middle Sea Race 2025: China joins the Mediterranean classic

The first-ever Chinese crew, led by Li An, joins a global fleet for the Rolex Middle Sea Race 2025 around Sicily.
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52 SUPER SERIES
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Puerto Portals 52 SUPER SERIES 2025: Can anyone topple American Magic?

The Bay of Palma awaits as the 52 SUPER SERIES fleet battles for glory in the Puerto Portals 2025 regatta.
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Rolex Fastnet
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2025 Rolex Fastnet, 444 stories at sea

From SVR-Lazartigue to IRC glory for Léon, the 2025 Rolex Fastnet delivered history, heart, and standout Kiwi performances offshore.
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Rolex Fastnet
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Monohulls battle for IRC supremacy as Fastnet fleet powers toward Cherbourg

Monohulls dominate the spotlight as IRC contenders battle tactically toward Cherbourg in a tightly contested Rolex Fastnet Race finish.
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Rolex Fastnet
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Rolex Fastnet Race 2025 results: Ultims dominate centenary finish

Four mighty Ultim trimarans have crossed the finish line in Cherbourg, marking a thunderous high-speed close to the multihull contest in the 100th Rol...
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Rolex Fastnet
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First multihulls have rounded Fastnet and now charge towards Cherbourg

2025 Rolex Fastnet frontrunners have rounded the Fastnet Rock and are now battling light airs and shifting pressure on the return.
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52 SUPER SERIES
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American Magic Quantum Racing heads up leaderboard into Puerto Portals in the 2025 52 Super Series

American Magic Quantum Racing wins in Cascais. Next stop: Puerto Portals. Can they hold the lead in the 2025 52 Super Series?
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Rolex Big Boat Series
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The 2025 Rolex Big Boat Series is starting to heat up

With the entry list building and the Notice of Race long since published, the 2025 Rolex Big Boat Series is shaping up to be another standout edition ...
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2025 Rolex Fastnet Race blasts off in style

Jolt leads tight Admiral’s Cup field In the first hours of racing, Monaco’s Jolt 3 and Jolt 6 have emerged as frontrunners across both Admiral’s Cup ...
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Final Fastnet for Pyewacket

Roy Disney's iconic VO70 bows out after the 2025 Rolex Fastnet Race — but her legacy is far from over.
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Rolex Fastnet
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Matthews returns with offshore weapon Oystercatcher XXXV for 25th Fastnet

Richard Matthews tackles his 25th Fastnet aboard the potent CF520 Oystercatcher XXXV, a race-bred TP52-beater built for offshore glory.
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Rolex Fastnet
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All eyes on Cowes as the Fastnet draws even closer

A record-breaking fleet sets sail in the 2025 Rolex Fastnet Race, marking 100 years of offshore racing history and innovation.
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Rolex Fastnet
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100th anniversary Rolex Fastnet Race – tomorrow midnight NZT signals 24 hours to go 

Among them was Christian Zugel’s upgraded VO70 Tschüss 2. Remarkably with a crew led by Johnny Mordaunt, so far this year she was the overall winner o...
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Rolex Fastnet
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The Rolex Fastnet build-up continues

A record 451 yachts set sail for the Rolex Fastnet Race 2025 as the Admiral’s Cup returns to glory.
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Rolex Fastnet Race, upwind to the Fastnet Rock, but no headbanger finally

Upwind to the Fastnet Rock, but no headbanger finally.
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Rolex Fastnet
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In anticipation of the Rolex Fastnet Race 2025

One hundred years ago, seven yachts left Cowes on a bold, uncertain course. The 1925 Fastnet Race, sparked by Weston Martyr’s ambition and a postwar t...
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Admiral's Cup
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B&G® named official electronics partner for 2025 Admiral’s Cup and Rolex Fastnet Race

B&G backs Admiral’s Cup and Fastnet in centenary year.
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Rolex Fastnet
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SVR-Lazartigue: The flying trimaran redefining offshore sailing

A record-breaking multihull that blends power, precision, and innovation.
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Rolex Fastnet
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Peter Burling takes the helm offshore in Fastnet challenge

Peter Burling joins French offshore team SVR-Lazartigue for the Rolex Fastnet — pushing new limits beyond America's Cup waters.
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52 SUPER SERIES

Rolex TP52 World Championship CASCAIS 2025: Final weekend showdown as Quantum edges ahead

American Magic Quantum Racing leads going into the final day in Cascais as Paprec falters and Kiwi hopes flicker.
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52 SUPER SERIES

Paprec takes the lead as Kiwis regroup in Cascais showdown

French surge shakes up the standings as Kiwi hopes falter heading into a breezy weekend at the Rolex TP52 World Championship in Cascais.
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First-day fireworks at Cascais: Sled set the pace in the Rolex TP52 World Championship

Cascais has delivered – and then some – on the opening day of the 2025 Rolex TP52 World Championship, with fresh Atlantic breeze, rolling seas and ser...
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52 SUPER SERIES

The battle intensifies: 52 SUPER SERIES 2025 rolls into Cascais

The 52 SUPER SERIES has never been one for gentle introductions. Since its formation in 2012, following the abrupt end of the Audi MedCup, the series...
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Rolex Fastnet
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FEATURE: Rolex Fastnet Race 2025: a century at sea

One hundred years ago, seven yachts lined up off the Royal Yacht Squadron start line in Cowes for a bold new offshore challenge. Conceived by a group ...
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Incidents at Sea

Porco Rosso: Midnight MOB in the 2024 Rolex Sydney to Hobart

During the 2024 Rolex Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race, Porco Rosso—a well-campaigned offshore yacht with a winning pedigree—faced a night-time man overboa...

Bauer Compressors

When it comes to reliable, high-quality dive compressors, Bauer is a name synonymous with performance and durability. Known for their engineering expertise and rigorous standards, Bauer, a German man...

Boat Haulage LTD

From your backyard or your Marina we can pick up your power boat or sailing vessel and transport it anywhere in NZ.We have a reputation for high quality work and forty years experience.We specialise in the marine industry but transport a wide selection of overdimention and/or delicate loads.With a fleet of specialized transporters we have the right vehicle for any load.

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