Ugly Stick leads NZL 12′ Skiff Interdominion Team Trials
The New Zealand 12ft Skiff Trials are to be sailed over two Sunday’s out of Royal Akarana Yacht Club. Sunday the 18th and Sunday the 25th of November. Two windward/leeward
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Young 88 Drone Footage – Start, first upwind and spinnaker set
Sped up drone footage of the Young 88 class racing in their Thursday Night Sprint Series. Footage shows first start, first upwind and spinnaker set. » Photos
10 Reasons Sailing is the Best Sport in the World
“You’ll be probably frightened at times, scared, worried. You’ll hate it, you’ll absolutely despise the fact that you’re involved and when you get to the finish, you’ll know why: because there’s nothing like it. It gets in the blood and you can’t get rid of it.” – Sir Peter Blake
Ouch! Spinnaker pole to the eye
If you don’t like blood, then don’t scroll any further. If you’ve ever raced a dinghy with a quick release spinnaker pole, you would know that it’s a lethal weapon
Nose Deep
It’s 18′ Skiff racing season on Sydney Harbour and that means action packed manoeuvres by those pushing their machines to the limits. This epic sequence of shots was captured by
Trans Tasman Wind Warrior Winners and Wrap Up
The first Wind Warrior Trans Tasman battle in a number of years happened over the weekend of the 3rd and 4th of November on Lake Macquarie, Australia – the first
New Zealand
Owning a Boat Sucks, but Damn I Love it!
Alright, it may appear that I am sitting on the fence with a title like that, but in all honesty, I have no regrets when it comes to owning my
Crew Appreciation Moment
For those that follow Live Sail Die, you will know that I sail in the M-Class Yachts fleet. Like all crewed teams, it’s always a challenge to find people who
“Yes Dear” – A guide to sailing with your significant other
All opinions expressed in this article are mine, a male yachtie. Ok… This is a dangerous topic, but I’m going to put my life and limbs on the line here
Matara steals the bullets in an epic day of M-Class Racing
M47 Matara has taken the lead in the Royal Akarana Yacht Club Akarana Series M-Class division after two intense races on Auckland’s Waitemata Harbour with the conditions described as “liquid Himalayas”. Four
12′ Skiffs Line Up for first day of Auckland Championship
The Auckland 12′ Skiff fleet, who race out of the Royal Akarana Yacht Club and Auckland Sailing Club, will hit the water on Saturday 27th October for the first day
Photos: 2018 PIC Insurance Brokers Coastal Classic
A selection of photos from the 2018 PIC Insurance Brokers Coastal Classic spanned over two days. Friday 19th and Saturday 20th October. Photos by Rachel von Zalinski and Suellen Davies.
Menace takes the lead
The breeze was at the upper limit for the M-Class fleet for the first windward/leeward races of the 2018/2019 Season. 20 knots was blowing on the race course, causing one
20 knots for 18′ Skiff Windward/Leewards
Southwest breezes of 20 knots made for a great day of racing, but took its toll on some teams in the 18ft Skiffs at Royal Akarana Yacht Club – with
RNZYS Club Marine Series – Wednesday 10th October 2018
It was a glamour day in Auckland which meant it was an even better afternoon to go for a Wednesday night race! Check out this cheeky little video we created
What’s next for the NZ Women’s Match Racing Sailors?
The racing was close, but victory wasn’t to be for The NZ Women’s Match Racing Team. In three close races, the team were beaten 3-0 by the RNZYS’ Jordan Stevenson,
Another tough day for the NZ Women’s Match Racing Team
It was another frustrating day for the New Zealand Women’s Match Racing Team at the Yachting Developments New Zealand Match Racing Championships hosted by Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron, where
Single Handed Sailing – It’s not for everyone!
But we love the fact that British humour can make us laugh at something that is actually quite intense. Full respect to all the single-handed offshore sailors out there!
Disappointing day for determined NZ Women’s Match Racing Team
Four lower-placing finishes made for a disappointing day for the NZ Women’s Match Racing Team, on the first day of the 2018 Yachting Developments New Zealand Match Racing Championships hosted
Light and flukey for the first two races of the M-Class Season
The 2018/2019 Sailing Season definitely snuck up on the M-Class fleet with racing starting much earlier than in past seasons. Five boats made it to the ramp at Orakei, however
Season underway for Kiwi 18′ Skiffs
Racing from Royal Akarana Yacht Club in Auckland, New Zealand the ASC Skiff League kicked off their summer season on Sunday 30th September in light and flukey conditions. Back on
M-Class Rigging and Ready to Race
This is what we’re racing this season – back in the M-Class Yachts for a summer of intense classic racing with carbon rigs from C-Tech | Carbon Technology and a
Kiwis second at Australian Women’s Match Racing Championship
The Kiwi team representing the Royal New Zealand Youth Training Program have finished second overall at the Australian Women’s Match Racing Championship hosted by the Cruising Yacht Club of Australia.
The Evolution of Live Sail Die
A change is as good as yachting holiday and with that, we would like to introduce you to our brand new logo! Gone is the plant and tombstone and instead