New Zealand
Black Foils lead group after strong opening day in Portsmouth
New Zealand’s Black Foils lead their group at the Emirates Great Britain Sail Grand Prix after a strong opening day on the Solent..
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New Zealand
Elliott 5.9 // Traveller Series #3 Whitianga Preview
The Burnsco Elliott 5.9 Traveller Series moves to the Coromandel coast over the weekend of 1–2 August, with the fleet descending on Whitianga….
New Zealand
New Zealand’s Black Foils chasing third straight Great Britain Sail Grand Prix win
New Zealand’s Black Foils are back in action this weekend, bidding for a third straight win at the Emirates Great Britain Sail Grand Prix.
New Zealand
Third Time Unlucky: Julie, the Unnecessary Rig Change and the Great Upwind Meltdown
Forget your lunch? Fine. Lose a glove? Annoying, but survivable. Realise you haven’t been to the toilet before putting your wetsuit on? Well… That’s just a girl sailor thing that you learn to control. Kind of… Completely change the rig because the bloke who keeps winning has his set up differently? Absolutely not.
New Zealand
Kiwi windfoil star Bright shines again with silver on LA 2028 Olympic waters
Aimee Bright cut short the sailing adventure of a lifetime with her family to chase another international podium — and the sacrifice could hardly have paid off better.
New Zealand
Back-to-back European crowns continue golden run for Seb Menzies and George Lee Rush
New Zealand’s Seb Menzies and George Lee Rush have cemented their status as one of the world’s premier 49er..
29er
New Zealand named top 29er nation as Bella Jenkins and Jess Handley win gold
New Zealand has produced a new world champion crew and been crowned the world’s top 29er nation after a landmark performance at the 29er World Championships in Kiel, Germany, overnight.
America's Cup
Emirates Team New Zealand take their first flight in the Bay of Naples
America’s Cup Defenders Emirates Team New Zealand completed their first training session on the famous waters of the Bay of Naples today..
New Zealand
Opening the door: how digiLab and the RORC are bringing the world to the Tour Voile
The Tour Voile is not well known outside of France. It should be.
International News
“The Internet Made Me Do It.” How I became a Zephyr sailor.
There are moments in life where you should probably keep your mouth shut. Standing in front of a camera at the end of the Zephyr Nationals was apparently not one of those moments. What followed was a wooden boat named Julie, an incredible group of enablers, and a very uncomfortable date with a start line.
Australian News
Why Dr. Dave’s Order of Australia Medal Is Huge For Sailing
There are plenty of people in sailing who win trophies. Then there are people who make sure everyone gets home alive. For sailors on both sides of the Tasman, Dr. Dave’s award isn’t just another honours announcement – this one is recognition for keeping yachties alive when shit hits the fan.
New Zealand
Elliott 5.9 // Shapeshifter Triumphs in Shifty Marsden Cove Showdown
The Burnsco Elliott 5.9 Traveller Series headed north for Event #2, assembling a highly competitive 11-boat fleet at Marsden Cove Marina over the weekend.
New Zealand
Entries are open for the classic run to Russell
Entries are now open for the 2026 PIC Coastal Classic, one of New Zealand’s most iconic offshore passage races.
New Zealand
Elliott 5.9 // Marsden Cove Preview
The Burnsco Elliott 5.9 Traveller Series moves north next weekend for Event #2, with the fleet assembling at Marsden Cove Marina over 13 – 14 June.
New Zealand
NZ Finn Team Finnuary 2026 Report
With our boats finally back the time has come to reflect on what was an excellent team performance by the NZ Finn team…
Australian News
Australian Women’s Keelboat Regatta kicks off Friday
Thirty-six all-female crews are arriving in Melbourne ready to challenge for the 34th Australian Keelboat Regatta (AWKR), to be held on Port Phillip…
Australian News
2026 Solo Trans-Tasman Challenge – The kind of crazy we love!
The 2026 Solo Trans-Tasman Challenge is officially underway, and if there was ever a reminder that sailors are a special breed of crazy, this is it.
Australian News
15 Yachting Enthusiasts Ready To Take On the 2026 Solo Trans-Tasman Race
1,170nm from Opua in New Zealand all the way across the Tasman to Southport on the Gold Coast in Australia. Sounds fun?! 15 single-handed yachties seem to think so! The race across the ditch begins at 1200 hours NZ Time on Saturday 30th May.
America's Cup
Emirates Team New Zealand Runner-Up in Cagliari
Emirates Team New Zealand finished runner up at the Louis Vuitton 38th America’s Cup Preliminary Regatta Sardinia, behind Luna Rossa on their home waters..
New Zealand
In famous footstraps: Daughter of Kiwi Olympic legend wins silver at European Championships
Rising Kiwi windsurfing star Aimee Bright wanted to “stand out” among the 75-board fleet at the 2026 iQFOiL European Championships…
America's Cup
Emirates Team New Zealand Deliver a Strong Day 2 Performance
It was a successful day of racing for both Emirates Team New Zealand crews in Cagliari today. Despite forecasts predicting 17–20 knots and choppy conditions…
New Zealand
George Gautrey claims European bronze as New Zealand’s hot streak continues
New Zealand has claimed its second major Olympic-class sailing medal in the space of a week after George Gautrey secured bronze at the weather-hit 2026…
America's Cup
Race Day 1 Opens the America’s Cup Preliminary Regatta Sardinia with Compelling Racing
The Louis Vuitton 38th America’s Cup and the on-water battle sprang back into action as Sardinia delivered classic Gulf of Angels conditions for the opening day..
America's Cup
America’s Cup Preliminary Regatta Sardinia officially underway in Cagliari
Eight AC40s, five teams, and the first racing benchmark on the Road to Naples 2027. Today’s opening Press Conference marked the formal beginning of the first Preliminary…