New Zealand
From crash to comeback: Black Foils “pumped” for Auckland return
Black Foils wing trimmer Blair Tuke says his team is “absolutely pumped” at the prospect of racing in front of a roaring home crowd..
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New Zealand
Unforgettable spectacle at Auckland Anniversary Day Regatta
After a week of wild weather, Auckland was treated to blustery conditions for the 2026 edition of the Auckland Anniversary Day Regatta..
New Zealand
A ‘milestones’ day – 300km, 100 hours swimming, 6K signatures
Jono Ridler departed from Te H?were-a-Maki Goat Island Marine Reserve north of Auckland this morning at 10:55am ..
New Zealand
PredictWind O’Pen Skiff Regatta Palooza: Making Sailing Fun Again
When tween sailors are banging on the door at 0930 to sign on for a 1200hrs start, you know you’re on a good thing.
New Zealand
Elliott 5.9 Southern Circuit: Nelson Wrap
The Nautilus Braids Elliott 5.9 Southern Circuit #2 concluded at the Tasman Bay Cruising Club..
New Zealand
PredictWind O’Pen Skiff Regatta Palooza: When the heavens open & kids are fearless
When it was time to get up and going for the first day of racing of the 2026 PredictWind O’Pen Skiff Regatta Palooza, we were pretty sure that the racing racing might be called off…
New Zealand
2026 Sunburst Nationals – A mixed bag of lollies!
Thirty-two boats faced the starter across the Jack Brooke Championship and Taihoa (non-spinnaker) fleets, making this the largest Sunburst Nationals in recent times.
New Zealand
Ridler resumes Swim4TheOcean in challenging conditions
After four and a half days ashore due to extreme weather Jono Ridler and the Swim4TheOcean team were back in the ocean just north of Whangarei yesterday.
New Zealand
Auckland Anniversary Day Regatta returns with new features and record fleets
The Auckland Anniversary Day Regatta returns to the Waitemat? this Monday, 26 January, marking 186 years since Aucklanders first gathered on the water to celebrate the city’s birthday.
New Zealand
Kitefoilers hit up Kawau, Lukas Walton-Keim wins!
After 15 races over three days in a variety of conditions, Lukas Walton-Keim has taken out the 2026 PredictWind NZL Kitefoil Class Championships at Kawau Island.
New Zealand
Dragon boat racing set for record year at Auckland Anniversary Day Regatta
The Auckland Anniversary Day Regatta on Monday 26 January is set to deliver one of its biggest and most..
New Zealand
2026 ILCA NZL Nationals: Beckett and Reineke crowned champions
With a gale warning in place and 45 knot gusts on the course area by 9am there was no question of any racing being possible on the final day on the 2026 NZ ILCA Nationals.
New Zealand
2026 ILCA NZL Nationals: The Bay of Island continues to provide world class conditions
Another superb days racing for the 100 boat fleet at the 2026 NZ ILCA nationals, being held in the stunning Bay of Islands.
New Zealand
2026 ILCA NZL Nationals: Sea Breeze stunner delivers close racing
The sea breeze filled in just before todays scheduled 1pm start time, providing ideas conditions for todays 3 races for the 100 boat ILCA fleets to be completed on a warm, sunny, stunning Bay of Islands day.
New Zealand
New Zealand Finn Sailing Team Set for Major Campaign at 2026 Australian Finn Championships, Finn Gold Cup & Finn World Masters
New Zealand is sending one of its strongest Finn fleets in recent years to Brisbane this February…
New Zealand
2026 ILCA NZL Nationals: Glorious Bay of Islands conditions to stretch the legs
Two great races in solid hiking conditions today for the first day or the NZ ILCA championships, and already its clear that the form book is right on the money and there are going to be some really close contests for top honours in many of the fleets.
New Zealand
Jono Ridler swims through Hole in the Rock as Swim4TheOcean clears Bay of Islands
Swim4TheOcean swimmer Jono Ridler swam through Northland’s iconic Motuk?kako Hole in the Rock…
New Zealand
Starling Match Racing Nationals – It’s intense
This Waitangi Weekend, the Starling Match Racing National Championships return to Glendowie Boating Club, and once again they will bring together the sharpest teenage match racing sailors in the country.
New Zealand
Harbour Classic confirms new dates for 2026
The PIC Harbour Classic will return to Auckland’s waterfront on 20–22 March 2026 (race day 21 March)…
New Zealand
Worlds top ILCA sailors in Bay of Islands for the 2026 ILCA Nationals
A large group of elite overseas sailors will join the cream of New Zealand ILCA sailors for 4 days of what promises to be exceptional quality racing for the 2026 ILCA Nationals in the Bay of Islands.
New Zealand
There’s regattas, and then there’s THE SUNBURST NATIONALS!
Over the weekend of the 17-18th January, the Sunburst fleet returns to Wakatere Boating Club, the spiritual home of so many class-defining moments, for a Nationals that feels less like a regatta and more like a reunion
New Zealand
Elliott 5.9 Southern Circuit: High Stakes as Fleet Heads to Nelson
The Nautilus Braids Elliott 5.9 Southern Circuit continues this weekend, with the fleet descending on the sunshine…
New Zealand
113km down: Swim4TheOcean gains momentum in first week
A week since he waded into the surf at Waikuku Beach, North Cape, Jono Ridler has logged 113km and close to 36 hours swim time in his unassisted staged swim world-record attempt.
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150 Optimist Dinghy Sailors Ready for Derwent Action
The Royal Yacht Club of Tasmania plays host to another huge sailing regatta this week with 150 Optimist dinghy..