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2014 Harken Young 88 Nationals
New Zealand’s premier one design class will embark on a battle of the best at the 2014 Harken Young 88 Nationals set to race 12th and 13th April. Hosted…
America’s Cup sailor tacks back to the ILCA Class
This years ILCA (Laser) Nationals will be sailed from Thursday 19th through Sunday 22nd January at Murrays Bay Sailing Club. There are currently over 120 sailors entered, including a record ILCA 6 youth and open fleet of over 60 boats.
The Chains Ropes & Anchors ENDURO Race – Follow it all the way
The Shorthanded Sailing Association of New Zealand’s Chains Ropes & Anchors ENDURO Race is almost upon us. The Long Haul Fleet kicks off at 1730 hours on Thursday 9th May…
Australian steers ETNZ to 8 points
(Source: ETNZ Blog) Emirates Team New Zealand completed its solo race against Artemis Racing today to collect another point in the Louis Vuitton Cup round robins. The team is at
AC: Still a 1 boat race?
Emirates Team New Zealand have beaten Luna Rosa convincingly with a 5minutes, 23 second victory in San Fran today. Looking like a well oiled machine, Barker got the boat up
What will Covid mean for CRC Bay of Islands Sailing Week?
With Covid restrictions around NZ changing almost daily, the BOISW committee has been looking at what it might mean for CRC Bay of Islands Sailing Week in 2022. As always,
22 Questions with Sam and Pat Morgan
Last week we caught up with Twins Sam and Pat to chat about the 49er and their trip to Europe, where they will be competing in,Kiel week in Germany, the 49er Europeans in Denmark and the Junior Worlds in Italy.
“Did she say SAIL?!” Prime Minister Jacinda Adern has us jumping from our gunwales – kinda…
*A Monday 11th October update – the rules laid out in this article from last week still apply. In today’s briefing, it was announced that Auckland will continue in this
Volvo Ocean Race Leg 5 Postponed
Auckland, New Zealand – Due to Tropical Cyclone Pam, Volvo Ocean Race organisers have decided that the Volvo Ocean 65 boats will not leave Auckland for Itajaí earlier than 14:00
Welcome home ETNZ LIVE from Steinlager 2
I stood in the rain for hours, and it was worth every second.
Danger Zone wins the 2024 Harken Young 88 Nationals
Harry Thurston and crew of Luke Cashmore, Sam Barnett, James Jennings, Thomas Olds, Brad Marsh, & Will Tiller plus injured shore crew Jonny Bell showed their talent once again last weekend. They faced varied conditions ranging from 20 to 25 knots on the first day where skill, weight and hard hiking was vital to 0 to 10 knots on the second day.
22 Questions with Matt Mitchell
He tacks to give himself a break from hiking! In the header image, he’s just taking a rest. Captured nicely by Chris Coad. Welcome to our third episode of 22
RNZYS Auckland to Musket Cove starts tomorrow
The Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron’s biennial race to Musket Cove, Fiji starts tomorrow at 12 noon of Westhaven. The fleet is small with only five monohull’s racing…
Safety at Sea Triple Series: NZ Rigging 60 (Short Film)
Here is the story of the NZ Spars and Rigging 60, the second race of the Safety at Sea Triple Series hosted by the Shorthanded Sailing Association of New Zealand.
How one sailor caught the foiling bug during the pandemic
If I had heard the word windsurfing a year ago I would have immediately pictured something my dad did in the ’90s. Retro pink boards with fluorescent sails and crazy
Grant Dalton’s thoughts on the A2B Ocean Race
One of New Zealand’s most renowned sailors – Grant Dalton has given his support to the A2B Ocean Race, speaking about this major new yachting event, while preparing to head
ISAF Sailing World Cup Hyeres: Gold and Bronze
Alex Maloney and Molly Meech from New Zealand have won gold at ISAF Sailing World Cup Hyeres in the 49erFX class securing the victory today after six days of racing
NZ flag prominent at 49er/FX and Nacra world champs
Finishing fourth at a major event is never easy, especially when a medal was within grasp, but Isaac McHardie and William McKenzie also know they’re not far off being among the world’s best 49er crews now.
2019 O’Pen Bic World Championships: Winners crowned and smiles all round!
That’s a wrap for the 2019 O’Pen Bic World Championships hosted by Manly Sailing Club, Whangaparaoa New Zealand! International sailors having taken out both the converted crowns in…
Over $10k in major spot prizes at Auckland Anniversary Regatta
Entrants in the 183rd Auckland Anniversary Day Regatta on 30 January 2023 will have the chance to win several major spot prizes totalling well over $10,000 in value, plus much more, thanks to the generosity of the event’s sponsors.
