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WOMEN IN SPORT

Empowering waves: Women set sail at Women on Water Weekend (WOWW)

Evolution Sails NZ Women on Water Weekend – WOWW is set to make waves once again as it returns from March 7 to 9 at the Gulf Harbour Yacht Club. This three-day event, organised by Gulf Harbour Yacht C...

Empowering waves: Women set sail at Women on Water Weekend (WOWW)

Evolution Sails NZ Women on Water Weekend – WOWW is set to make waves once again as it returns from March 7 to 9 at the Gulf Harbour Yacht Club. This three-day event, organised by Gulf Harbour Yacht C...
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Sally Garret: at the helm of changing tides and wi...

The second Yachting New Zealand & SheSails NZ Top Female Helm Trophy, this one for Open Racing, ...
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Lieutenant Emma Barry: A role model at the helm of...

Lieutenant Emma Barry of the British Royal Navy has captured the sailing world’s attention by earnin...
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SailGP: Russell Coutts on the Future of Sailing an...

SailGP CEO Russell Coutts discusses breaking even, expanding the competition, and nurturing the next...
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Empowering women in sailing: The SheSails NZ troph...

The race for female sailing excellence is intensifying as the prestigious SheSails NZ Top Female Hel...
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Congratulations to SailGP’s Katja Salskov-Iv...

At the Breaking Boundaries event held at the Royal Akarana Yacht Club last night (Thursday 16 Januar...
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Liv Mackay and Hannah Mills on breaking barriers, ...

The high-speed, adrenaline-pumping world of SailGP brings together elite athletes, cutting-edge tech...
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Pip Hare’s slow boat to Australia #11 (Final...

Pip Hare's slow boat to Australia #11 (Final)
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Pip Hare’s slow boat to Australia #10

Pip Hare's slow boat to Australia #10
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Women-led yachts finish in top 10 in the 2024 Role...

This year will mark 79 years since the first females joined in the 628-nautical-mile Sydney Hobart Y...
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Pip Hare’s slow boat to Australia Ep. 9

Pip Hare's slow boat to Australia Ep. 9
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Pip Hare’s slow boat to Australia Ep. 8

Pip Hare's slow boat to Australia Ep. 8
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Pip Hare’s slow boat to Australia #7

Pip Hare's slow boat to Australia #7
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Pip Hare’s slow boat to Australia #6

Pip Hare's slow boat to Australia #6
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Pip Hare’s slow boat to Australia

Pip Hare's slow boat to Australia #5
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Pip Hare’s slow boat to Australia

Pip Hare's slow boat to Australia - Ep. #4
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Pip Hare’s slow boat to Australia – Pa...

Pip Hare's slow boat to Australia - Part 3
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Pip Hare’s slow boat to Australia – Pa...

Pip Hare's slow boat to Australia - Part 2
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Pip Hare’s slow boat to Australia – Pa...

Pip Hare's slow boat to Australia - Part 1
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Silver success: New Zealand’s Megan Thomson ...

The Women’s Match Racing World Championships, held from December 5th to 8th in Jeddah, Sau...
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Breaking waves and setting pace: Day one of the Si...

The 2024 Sir Peter Blake Regatta, hosted by the Torbay Sailing Club, opened yesterday with a spectac...
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OP-ED: Disorganised Women’s America’s Cup Le...

Opinion I love sailing. I’ve loved sailing for many years. Whether it's watching or taking part, th...
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Italy Takes Victory in the First Puig Women’s Amer...

In a historic moment for women’s sailing, Italy clinched the title of the first-ever Puig Women’s Am...
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Race 5: Turbulent Waters Test Teams in the Puig Wo...

The Puig Women's America's Cup continues to deliver high-octane action, and today's Group A, Race 5 ...
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Opinion: Puig Women’s America’s Cup: G...

The Puig Women's America's Cup saw fierce competition in Group B, where Sweden, the Netherlands, and...
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Race 4: Sweden Triumphs as Group B Concludes in Pu...

The race kicked off with a fierce battle at the start, as Sweden, the Netherlands, and Australia wer...
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Race 1: Sweden Shines At The Start Of The Day In P...

Day 3 (well, day 4 but what would have been day 3) of the Puig Women’s America’s Cup brought high dr...
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Racing Postponed In The Puig Women’s America...

Barcelona dawned with a misty cloud cover hanging over the city with all the forecast models s...
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Race 2: Australia Shines as Windy Drama Unfolds at...

The second race of Group B in the Women's America's Cup brought high tension and unexpected results ...
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Race 1: Sweden Claims Victory in Thrilling Women&#...

In an intense first race of the day at the Puig Women's America's Cup, Sweden triumphed over fierce ...
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Opinion: Luna Rossa Shines as the Team to Beat Aft...

Day One of the Women’s America’s Cup brought fierce competition and challenging seas, as the foiling...
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Race 3: Luna Rossa and UK Shine on Day One of Hist...

History was made on the Mediterranean today as the inaugural Women’s America’s Cup saw its first day...
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Race 2: Exhilarating 2nd Race of the Puig Women’s ...

The second race of the 2024 Puig Women’s America’s Cup, held on the 6th of September, was nothing sh...
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Race 1: Great Britain Shines in Thrilling First Ra...

The long-anticipated Puig Women's America's Cup kicked off today in spectacular fashion, as Great Br...
Liv Mackay Rising Star of the New Zealand Women's America's Cup Team. Photo credit Emirates Team New Zealand
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Liv Mackay: The Rising Star of New Zealand Women&#...

Liv Mackay is a dynamic force on the New Zealand Women's America's Cup team, showcasing her exceptio...
Erica Dawson Pioneering Sailor of the New Zealand Womens Americas Cup Team. Photo credit : Emirates Team New Zealand
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Erica Dawson: Pioneering Sailor of the New Zealand...

Erica Dawson is a dedicated and highly skilled sailor representing New Zealand in the inaugural Wome...
Molly Meech Rising Star of the NZ Women's America's Cup Team. Photo credit : Emirates Team New Zealand
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Molly Meech: Rising Star of the New Zealand Women’...

Molly Meech is a standout member of the New Zealand Women's America's Cup team, known for her except...
Jo Aleh Veteran Sailor and Trailblazor for the NZ Women's America's Cup Team. Photo credit : Emirates Team New Zealand
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Jo Aleh: Veteran Sailor and Trailblazer for the Ne...

Jo Aleh is a distinguished member of the New Zealand Women’s America's Cup team, renowned for her re...
New Zealand Puig Americas Cup Womens Team. Photo credit: Emirates Team New Zealand
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New Zealand Women’s America’s Cup Team...

For the first time in the prestigious 172-year history of the America's Cup, female sailors will com...
Puig Women's America's Cup
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Puig Women’s America’s Cup: History in...

Tonight marks a historic moment in the world of sailing as the inaugural Puig Women's America's Cup ...
BOAT REVIEW

Waikawa Women

Thirty boats and more than 220 female sailors raced in two divisions, over both triangle and ‘harbou...

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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

International Boat Shows

COMING EVENTS

Dubai International Boat Show, 19 - 23 Feb 2025 to be held at the Dubai Harbour

Palm Beach International Boat Show, 19 - 23 Mar 2025 to be held along Flagler Drive in downtown West Palm Beach

Geelong Boat Show, 15 - 16 March to be held at Royal Geelong Yacht Club, Fairnie Park, and Transvaal Square

International Multihull Show, 23 - 27 Apr 2025 to be held in Terre-plein Ouest du port La Grande-Motte (34), France

Palma International Boat Show, 30 Apr - 3 May 2025 to be held at the Superyacht Village, Palma, Spain

Barcaly's Jersey Boat Show, 3 - 5 May 2025 to be held in the Channel Islands

South Coast & Green Tech Boat Show, 9 - 11 May 2025 to be held in Ocean Village Marina, Southampton, Hampshire

The British Motor Yacht Show, 15 - 18 May 2025 to be held at the Swanwick Marina, Southampton, Hampshire

The Hutchwilco New Zealand Boat Show, 15 - 18 May 2025 at Auckland Showgrounds, Auckland

Sanctuary Cove International Boat show, 22 - 25 May 2025 to be held in Sanctuary Cove, Queensland

Sydney International Boat show, 31 July - 3 Aug 2025 to be held at ICC Sydney & Cockle Bay, Darling Harbour

Cannes Yachting Festival, 9 - 14 Sep 2025 at Cannes – Vieux Port & Port Canto

Genoa Boat Show, 18 - 23 Sep 2025 to be held in Genoa, Italy

Southampton International Boat Show, 19 - 28 Sep 2025 to be held in Southampton, UK

International BoatBuilders’ Exhibition & Conference (IBEX), 7 - 9 Oct 2025 to be held in Tampa, Florida

Annapolis Sail Boat Show, 9 - 13 Oct 2025 to be held at City Dock, Annapolis, Maryland

Melbourne International Boat Show, 16 - 19 October 2025 to be held at New Quay Promenade Harbour Esplanade Seven Marinas

Biograd Boat Show, 22 - 26 Oct 2025, TBC to be held in the City of Biograd, Croatia

Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show 29 Oct – 2 Nov 2025 to be held at several locations in Fort Lauderdale

Hiswa Te Water, 3 - 7 Nov 2025 to be held in Bataviahaven Lelystad, The Netherlands

METSTRADE 18 - 20 Nov 2025 to be held at the Rai, Amsterdam

Newport International Boat Show, 20 - 23 Nov 2025 to be held in Newport, Rhode Island

Antigua Charter Yacht Show 4 - 9 Dec 2025 to be held at the Nelson's Dockyard UNESCO World Heritage Site, Antigua

Boot Düsseldorf 17 - 25 Jan 2026 to be held in Düsseldorf, Germany

New York Boat Show, Jan 2026 to be held at the Javits Center, New York

Bahamas Charter Yacht Show, Jan - Feb 2026 to be held at Nassau, Bahamas

Houston Boat Show, Jan - Feb 2026 to be held at the NRG Center, Houston, Texas

Miami International Boat Show, Feb 2026 to be held in Miami

Monaco Yacht Show, 24 - 27 Sep 2025 on Monacco