New Zealand
Swim4TheOcean // Ridler around Cape Palliser
Jono Ridler has rounded Cape Palliser, the southernmost point of the North Island, and is now swimming into Cook Strait, one of the most challenging stretches of water in the world….
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New Zealand
Bay of Islands Sailing Week Sets Course for 2027 Following Constitution Adoption
Bay of Islands Sailing Week Incorporated (BOISW) has officially adopted a new Constitution under the Incorporated Societies Act 2022…
New Zealand
Harken Young 88 Nationals Proves Everything
Over the weekend of the 21st and 22nd of March 2026, 13 Young 88 one-design yachts lined up for their Harken sponsored National Championship hosted by the Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron.
New Zealand
Swim4TheOcean // Earliest arrival date in sight for epic ocean swim – with conditions set to shape final approach
Jono Ridler has broken through the 150km-to-go mark in his 1,350km Swim4TheOcean mission and is now potentially just days away from reaching Wellington.
New Zealand
Will Mason puts the Young in Magic, taking out the 2026 Harken Young 88 National Championship
At just 16 years young, the William Mason has secured his first Young 88 National Championship title after helming Young Magic to a three-point win over second place, Dangerzone (Harry Thurston).
New Zealand
Swim4TheOcean // Less than 200km to go – Ridler’s final push to make it count
Jono Ridler has now pushed through the 200 kilometre-to-go milestone in his 1,350km Swim4TheOcean mission, as the final push towards Wellington…
Australian News
2026 JJ Giltinan 18 Foot Skiff Championship // German 18ft Skiff Record Breaker
Germany’s Black Knight sets JJ Giltinan Record
New Zealand
A vibrant fleet takes to the Waitemata Harbour as the PIC Harbour Classic returns this weekend
The PIC Harbour Classic returns this weekend, with up to 66 boats expected on the start line, bringing a vibrant mix of racers..
New Zealand
2026 Harken Young 88 Nationals Ready to Launch
The waters north of Rangitoto are set once again to host a masterclass in one-design keelboat racing as 14 crews converge for the 2026 Harken Young 88 Nationals to be hosted by the Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron.
New Zealand
Into the final push: Ridler battling cold and jellyfish as Swim4TheOcean nears Wellington
After more than ten weeks in the water, ultra-distance swimmer Jono Ridler is entering the final and most difficult stretch of his extraordinary Swim4TheOcean..
New Zealand
Shapeshifter Goes Back-to-Back: 2026 Burnsco Elliott 5.9 Nationals at Maraetai
The 2026 Burnsco Elliott 5.9 National Championships will be remembered for the range of conditions, and an outstanding display by the defending champions.
New Zealand
Want to work at North Sails? Inventory & Logistics Administrator
Want to work at North Sails?! This could be the job for you!!! The team are looking for someone to fill the Inventory & Logistics Administrator role.
New Zealand
Doyle Sails Round North Island Race – 58% of the fleet back to reality
As we write this as of Monday 16 March at 1245pm, 58% of the Doyle Sails Round North Island Fleet have returned to reality with 42% still living the frustrating dream.
New Zealand
Rod Dawson snags the win at 70th Zephyr Nationals raced at Howick Sailing Club
It was Rod Dawson’s year to take the cake, snagging the win over the 2024 National Champion Mark Orams, and 2025 National Champion Scott Leith.
New Zealand
Photos: Gulf Harbour Yacht Club Women on Water Weekend
Live Sail Die photographer Jayden Murdie spent Saturday 14th March at the Women on Water event at Gulf Harbour Yacht Club! The conditions were fierce so there wasn’t a lot of racing, but he managed to get some great action shots! Thanks to GHYC for having us!
Australian News
2026 JJ Giltinan 18 Foot Skiff Championship
The Yandoo team of John Winning Jr, Fang Warren and Lewis Brake had already won the 2026 JJ Giltinan 18ft Skiff World Championship…
New Zealand
More Grannies than Grandad’s at 70th Nationals at Howick Sailing Club on Day 3
Breeze, snorkels and grannies – the best way to describe Day 3 of the 70th Zephyr Nationals at Howick Sailing Club.
Australian News
2026 JJ Giltinan 18 Foot Skiff Championship: Race 9 – Watch Live
The final race of the 2026 JJ Giltinan 18 Foot Skiff Championship!
Australian News
2026 JJ Giltinan 18 Foot Skiff Championship: Race 8 Wrap Up
The Yandoo team of John Winning Jr, Fang Warren and Lewis Brake became the world 18ft Skiff champions on Sydney Harbour today despite…
Australian News
2026 JJ Giltinan 18 Foot Skiff Championship: Race 8 – Watch Live
Tune in and watch the penultimate race of the 2026 JJ Giltinan 18 Foot Skiff Championship!
Australian News
2026 JJ Giltinan 18 Foot Skiff Championship: Big weekend of racing
Final 2 races of the JJ Giltinan 18ft skiff World Championship
New Zealand
70th Zephyr Nationals: Three Races, Three Winners, Three Reasons Why
There are three main reasons on why we love the Zephyr class here in New Zealand. Oh, and there were three races to open the 70th Nationals at Howick Sailing Club!
New Zealand
Zephyrs stay ashore on opening day of 70th Nationals at Howick Sailing Club
The breeze was blowing too hard, the sea state was a mess, so the fleet were held on shore for the opening day of the 70th Nationals.
Australian News
2026 JJ Giltinan 18 Foot Skiff Championship: Yandoo owns the day
Two more outstanding performances by the brilliant Yandoo crew of John Winning Jr, Fang Warren and Lewis Brake, on Sydney Harbour today, has given the defending champion team an almost unbeatable lead in the JJ Giltinan 18ft Skiff World Championship.