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Anyon wins 2016 Nespresso Match Race
George Anyon and his crew of Logan Andresen (main), Josh Wijohn (trim) and Patrick Haybittle (bow) have taken out the 2016 Nespresso Youth International Match Racing Cup hosted by the
Calling all sailors: PIC Harbour Classic open for entries
The PIC Insurance Brokers Harbour Classic, a flagship event within the vibrant Moana Auckland Festival, invites sailors of every calibre to converge on the stunning Waitemat? Harbour for a weekend of nautical excitement and camaraderie on the 8th and 9th of March 2024.
Elliott 5.9 fleet gearing up for 2024 National Championships
The 2024 Elliott 5.9 season is ramping up with the Burnsco 2024 Elliott 5.9 Nationals Championship to be hosted by Onerahi Yacht Club at Marsden Cove from 14 – 16th March. This will then be followed by the Burnsco 2024 Traveller Series.
Youth Foiling Gold Cup Act 2 in La Grande-Motte, France is underway
12 crews, 48 sailors representing 9 nations, have started the Act 2 of the Youth Foiling Gold Cup 2023 today in La Grande-Motte, in the south of France.
Global interest in 2021 Youth America’s Cup
The Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron has had significant interest from yacht clubs all over the globe entering teams into the revamped 2021 Youth America’s Cup. With the initial…
Why Every Kiwi Sailor Should Be Pumped About The Ocean Race Coming to Auckland in 2027
…If you’re a Kiwi sailor, a fan of high-performance yachting, or just someone who loves a good yachting adventure, this is massive news.
The Rich Getting Richer
…They took off on Leg 3 from Cape Town to Itají, the long Southern Ocean leg that had previously been broken up with a stopover in New Zealand. But for…
Early entries encouraged for Bay of Islands Sailing Week
Competitors are being urged to get their entry in early for the 2024 Bay of Islands Sailing Week regatta, with a fantastic prize up for grabs for those who do, and additional late entry fees for those who don’t.
The transition from sailor to coach – Jo Aleh
We caught up with Olympic Silver and Gold Medalist now turned coach Jo Aleh at the 2019 Hyundai NZ 49er, 49erFX & Nacra 17 World Championships in Auckland, New Zealand.
An Outstanding 10th edition of the S&S Rendez-Vous
…44 yachts (representing Italy, France, Belgium, Spain, Portugal, Germany, Finland, Switzerland, England, Australia, New Zealand, USA, Brazil) built by Nautor Swan and designed by New York’s Sparkman & Stephens have…
Red Bull Youth America’s Cup: NZL Sailing Team with ETNZ arrive in San Francisco
Header Image: ACEA / Gilles Martin-Raget [Source: Yachting New Zealand] This week the seven sailors who make up the NZL Sailing Team with ETNZ have arrived in San Francisco to
Elliot 5.9 Traveller Series #4
The Elliott 5.9 fleet will gather this weekend, 13th and 14th August, at the Bucklands Beach Yacht Club to contest the fourth round of the popular Traveller Series.
Fire at Pine Harbour after suspected explosion
A massive fire has just broken out at Pine Harbour marina in beachlands, destroying at least one boat and damaging at least five others that were surrounding it.
Live Ocean Racing Update – Big Friday in Lake Garda with six races sailed
Live Ocean Racing and the talent-stacked ETF26 fleet took to Lake Garda early today for the penultimate day of Foiling Week 2024, chalking up six races in a bid to catch-up on light air cancellations over the opening two days.
The Competitive Elliott 5.9 Traveller Series Begins This Weekend
Fresh from the very successful Elliott 5.9 Nationals, another strong fleet will again do battle to see who can gain an early advantage in the five regatta Traveller Series.
The Next Big Thing?
Ever since the Emirates Team New Zealand announcement of their 75ft fully foiling monohull plans for the next America’s Cup, there have been a number of fully foiling monohulls…
Hundreds help out at storm-hit Murrays Bay
Hundreds of Murrays Bay locals have answered calls to help clean up following the devastation of Cyclone Gabrielle – in what the local yacht club describes as “an unbelievable groundswell of support”.
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
36 Below Racing lead after Day 1 of NZL Match Racing Champs
So Day 1 of the NZL Match Racing Championship is in the bag and a tough day it was. With breezes ranging from 1-13 knots, and a few 180 degree wind
NZ SailGP Team Gears Up for a High-Stakes Weekend
The stage is set for SailGP’s Asian debut, with teams gearing up for light, challenging winds and high-stakes racing in front of the stunning Singaporean skyline.
