Six for Six – The Women of the Vendée Globe are Welcomed Home
What doesn’t kill you makes you stronger they say. The last three out of six women to cross the finish line of the Vendée Globe taught us just that. Sam
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Silvertip slip away in light winds to take out BOAT International Day Two at the Mastercard Superyacht Regatta
The thirty-three-metre superyacht racing machine Silvertip has taken its first victory of the Mastercard Superyacht Regatta, winning race three of the regatta on BOAT International Race Day Two. The weather
Tawera and Whirlwind claim victories on day one of the Mastercard Superyacht Regatta
The Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron’s Mastercard Superyacht Regatta got underway today in Auckland with two spectacular races on the pristine waters of the Hauraki Gulf. There are seven mouthwatering
SSANZ Round North Island: One Year On
February 22nd is an auspicious date. As a Christchurch born lad, it is one of the two worst days for the city in my lifetime. Not that it’s a competition,
America's Cup
Claim of Non-Compliance Against Luna Rossa
INEOS Team UK has lodged a Claim of Non-Compliance (CNC) against Luna Rossa regarding jib trim. The paperwork filed has to do with the fact that to tack the jib,
America's Cup
Prada Cup Final Day 3 Wrap with Cam and Steely
Day 3 of the Prada Cup Final was heated. INEOS Team UK finally on the scoreboard with one win against Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli. The final results after today are
America's Cup
Iain Murray says “we will know more by 3pm”
The weather is playing silly buggers today with various models showing everything from NE to SW for Races 5 & 6 of the Prada Cup Finals here in Auckland, New
Mastercard Superyacht Regatta and Motoryacht Challenge ready to set sail in Auckland
What an epic event we have next week! The Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron and Mastercard are putting on an incredible regatta with some beautiful boats. Watch this space for
Miranda Merron Finishes the Vendée Globe
Miranda Merron has finished her Vendée Globe after 101 days 8 hours and 56 mins on the Campagne de France. She finishes 22nd overall, 21 days behind the leader, Yannic
The Women of the Vendée Globe As They Finish
Six women entered the 20-21 edition of the Vendée Globe. Two have finished, Clarisse Cremer and Pip Hare, two are still racing, Miranda Merron and Alexia Barrier, and two have
Opinion: Why We Should Celebrate All Sailing
A source of perpetual amusement for me are any comments bemoaning a class within a sport, and arguments for its dismissal so that we can focus on *their* favourite class.
New Zealand
Often in boating the little things can make such a difference.
With so many big power boats pushing water around the Hauraki Gulf these days, boat wakes can make a quiet anchorage suddenly unpleasant. Often without warning a wake roll can
NZ’s Biggest Watersports Festival comes to Takapuna Beach, Auckland!
What an epic event coming to Auckland! There’s a wide range of things that are being put on, and it’s bloody fantastic. Waterbourne Charitable Trust is excited to be hosting
International News
M32 – Bliksem to Defend Title in Miami
Some M32 racing to look forward to for all the residents of Miami! Fingers crossed it can run smoothly. The M32 fleet is back racing in Miami after the season
International News
Four ways The Ocean Race is helping our Blue Planet in 2021
These are four great environmental initiatives from The Ocean Race. A mix of action and education. The Ocean Race has seen firsthand the devastating impact of pollution, plastic, climate change
America's Cup
On Spectator Watch for the Prada Cup Challenger Series
Oh my! What a day on spectator watch! The Hauraki Gulf can very quickly create the conditions to challenge any level of sailing experience – there are very few sporting
40 ft Offshore Foiler: MW40OF
We’re sure that you’ve seen some renders of a proposed new offshore racer with full foiling capability. And if you haven’t, then it does look pretty cool. The Live Sail
America's Cup
Liberty Bitcoin Youth Foiling World Cup
Great to see a youth foiling World Cup in the works, with the first event confirmed for Gaeta! We were extremely gutted to see the Youth AC get cancelled, especially
Cosmic Cruz Adventures: How to Fillet a Kingfish
I’ve made it to my 30s having never filleted a fish in my life. This summer, I made a deal with myself that it was all about to change. Armed
North America
Large Waves Capsize Junior Sailors in Santa Cruz
Check out this footage of some waves capsizing some kids in the middle of a sailing lesson! KSBW News were able to report that despite the carnage, all were okay. The
New Zealand
Police seek yacht last seen in the Marlborough Sounds
Putting the word out for anyone at the top of the South Island, or anyone who has been there. Local Police are seeking any information about the yacht “Kwela”, which
2020
Check out our highlights reel for 2020. One of the most “interesting” years ever experienced. When 2020 kicked off, it was set to be the biggest and best year ever.
New Zealand
NZ Moth Class 2020 Season Wrap Up
A great wrap up of the NZ Moth Class 2020 season from Brad Marsh. The fleet managed to cover a lot of the country, and it’s especially cool to see
International News
Inaugural TF35 Trophy announced: Seven-event international circuit
In foiling news across the globe from New Zealand, an epic seven-event circuit of foiling catamarans will take place across Europe in 2021. It looks like it will be a