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30 Years Ago, but it still feels like yesterday when Team New Zealand won the America’s Cup in 1995
On this day (13th May) in 1995, a bunch of scrappy, sea-mad Kiwis showed up in San Diego with a couple of black boats, a dream, and a pair of lucky red socks. The Americans? They were already polishing the America’s Cup trophy.
Recon video: ETNZ AC75 Day 33, rolling pre-starts in building NE breeze
The America's Cup Recon channel has released its video of Emirates Team New Zealand's AC75 Day 33, filmed on 3 November 2026 as part of the 38th America…
Blustery start for the PredictWind Moth World Championships in New Zealand
It was touch and go with the PredictWind forecast for the first official day of racing for the PredictWind Moth World Championships on the Whangaparaoa Peninsula north of Auckland today, however, the conditions subsided enough, and within the class guidelines for the two courses to get racing underway.
One epic month and one third done in Ridler’s Swim4TheOcean
One month on from wading into the surf at Waikuku Beach North Cape on 5 January Jono Ridler has knocked off 493km..
Artemis, U.S. and DS France Locked on Points After Turbulent SailGP Opening Day in Perth
The Rolex SailGP Championship’s 2026 Season opener has already wrought havoc across the fleet – with New Zealand out for the weekend after a shocking collision with the Swiss in…
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…
Emirates Team New Zealand return to racing
After a dramatic 45-hour repair of their AC75, Taihoro, following a haul-out incident after racing on Thursday, Emirates Team New Zealand returned to the racecourse in Barcelona today…
Emirates Team New Zealand gain two more points on race day two
A stunning Barcelona day, 30 degrees, 10-12 knots of southerly wind and a flat sea state was the perfect setting for some highly anticipated action.
Emirates Team New Zealand’s AC75 comes down heavy
The Louis Vuitton Cup (Challenger Selections Series) will determine which team will face the Defender Emirates Team New Zealand in the Louis Vuitton 37th America’s Cup Match.
Two wins For Emirates Team New Zealand on race day one of the Louis Vuitton America’s Cup Match
…37th America’s Cup Match and it got off to an ideal start for Emirates Team New Zealand winning both races of the day to take a 2-0 Scoreline.
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.
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..
Opinion: Whisker poles. Are you inadvertently cheating?
This question was raised when Cameron Thorpe was applying for a PHRF certificate for the Bakewell-White 37, General Lee.
New Zealand Optimist Worlds Team Announced
After a successful Toyota New Zealand Optimist National Championships in Picton, the 2024 Worlds Team has been announced.
Yachting New Zealand’s Quarterly E-Magazine #4 is out now
It’s free to read and, at 92 pages, it’s our biggest one yet – packed with all the latest sailing news you need to know.
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..
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..
Bash, bash, crash! Bring on Leg 2 of the Doyle Sails Round North Island Race
This race is a marathon, not a sprint, and those in the know have provided one piece of valuable advice. “Panic Slowly.”
Kiwi Check In – 2026 ILCA Oceania, Australian Open & Youth Championships
After six races, it’s time to check in to catch up on how the six Kiwis are going.
49erFX helm JO ALEH to be New Zealand Flag Bearer at Paris 2024 Olympic Opening Ceremony
SAILORS ON TOP!!!! Olympic gold and silver medalist JO ALEH has been selected as the New Zealand Flag Bearer at the Paris 2024 Olympic Opening Ceremony alongside track Cyclist Aaron…
