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PIC Coastal Classic: A forecast to make sailors smile
So far, so good for an estimated 170 starters in the 40th PIC Coastal Classic which kicks off on Friday from Devonport Wharf and finishes 119 nautical miles up the coast off Russell Wharf.
Royal Akarana Yacht Club brings 20 brand new Lasers into the mix
The Laser class is showing no sign of slowing down, in fact, things are ramping up in New Zealand with Royal Akarana Yacht Club purchasing 20 brand new Lasers from
VIDEO: Harken National Secondary Schools Keelboat Championships
The Westlake Boys High School ‘Green’ team made up of Brayden Hamilton, Mason Mulcahy, George Lee Rush, Cam McGlashan and Ben Brighouse have won the 2021 Harken National Secondary Schools
Kiwi Youth Sailors Showcase Strong Talent on Day One of NZ Starling Nationals
Today kicked off the 2023 NZ Starling National Championship hosted by Auckland’s Manly Sailing Club. Over 100 youth sailors are competing in the event, 100 in the Open Fleet and 18 in the Development Fleet.
R+R gets some R&R after taking out the Elliott 5.9 National Championships
R+R, campaigned by Craig Satterthwaite and Bart Bearda, took out the Burnsco Elliott 5.9 National title over the weekend. This is now R+R’s ninth Elliott 5.9 National title but again they had to sail well to head off a number of serious contenders.
Watch: The Arrival of Whiskey Jack and Gryphon Solo 2 in Auckland
…They have just landed in Auckland, New Zealand after a long 7,000nm leg!
Devonport become first 3-star clean club
Located just outside the Devonport Yacht Club is a large anchor and a plaque commemorating former club stalwart and patron Sir Peter Blake but a new addition will soon join…
Princess Sofia Regatta: Kiwi gold, silver, bronze on dramatic final day
Logan Dunning Beck and Oscar Gunn have beaten compatriots Isaac McHardie and William McKenzie to 49er gold, with Kiwis also claiming silver and bronze on a dramatic final day at the Princess Sofia Regatta.
Countdown to the Safety at Sea Triple Series: 3 more sleeps
It’s almost that time of year again! Over 120 boats will set sail in the 2018 Shorthanded Sailing Association of New Zealand’s Safety at Sea Triple Series. This…
Prada Cup Final Day 4: Luna Rossa Crowned and Moves onto the America’s Cup
That’s all, folks! Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli has taken the Prada Cup and is going on to the America’s Cup against Emirates Team New Zealand. There is no…
Boat 1 Dominates Elliott 5.9 Southern Circuit
After narrowly finishing second to Retro (Carla Bennett) in Round 1 of the three regatta circuit, which also doubled as the South Island Championship, Boat 1 went on to claim wins in both Round 2 (Lyttelton) and round 3 (Nelson)
World champion heads lineup at Oceanbridge NZL Sailing Regatta
There will be a freshness about this week’s Oceanbridge NZL Sailing Regatta as new teams target the 2024 Paris Olympics and new sailors emerge near the front of the…
Merry Festive Season!
From out team to yours, Merry Festive Season! Our 2021 wrap up video will be out in a few days, so until then, enjoy the silly season! Catch up on
Registrations for the 2022 New Caledonia Groupama Race
Registrations for the 2022 New Caledonia Groupama Race are now open, with sailing in paradise just six months away! Since its creation in 2008, the New Caledonia GROUPAMA RACE has
Jimmy Spithill joins Luna Rossa
…He taunted Emirates Team New Zealand
2021 Millennium Cup Postponed
Well that’s a bit stink! The gorgeous super yachts that were meant to start racing for the Millennium Cup in the beautiful Bay of Islands, has unfortunately been postponed due
Launching the MENACE!
There are now four Melges 40 boats in Auckland, with the final boat in the fleet launched on Sunday 29 November. And this particular boat is one that you’ll see
Miss Scarlet leads the way in Groupama New Caledonia Race
Red goes faster in the New Caledonia Groupama Race New Zealand’s red-hulled Miss Scarlet is charging north along the eastern side of the South Pacific territory of New…
JJ Giltinan Trophy: Yamaha wins Race 2
2017 JJ Giltinan Championship, Race 2 Sponsored by The Winning Group (Race Sponsor: Asko Appliances) Sunday, 26 February 2017 Sydney Harbour FULL RESULTS New Zealand champion Yamaha team tightened the
Sean Herbert wins 2021 NZL Waszp Nationals
When the 2021 WASZP Nationals was being initially planned, it was anticipated that the best WASZP sailors in the world would be descending on NZ from around the world to
