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Ran Tan II Abandoned – Nic, Hogs & Kosta now in Mexico
5th June 2019 And they are finally back on dry land thanks to the amazing efforts of the Mexican Tuna Boat who rescued our friends Nic Finlayson, Keith Hogan and
ETNZ Designers – Step away from the the computer!
…Emirates Team New Zealand seventh day on San
What’s the most popular item on board?
So here I am, hanging out in Noumea, New Caledonia waiting for the Auckland fleet to arrive to tropical paradise. But between now and then, my main task is to
Meech chasing first Laser European title
Sam Meech will be looking to continue his impressive form from the past six months as he chases his first Laser European title in La Rochelle tonight (NZ time). The
Urban Cowboy reins in White Island
The Royal Akarana Yacht Club Round White Island Race has been a crowd favourite amongst competitive race teams since it was first introduced in the 1950’s. The iconic event starts
2017 Sir Peter Blake Photos
It was an awesome weekend on the water for the annual Sir Peter Blake Regatta hosted by the amazing team at Torbay Sailing Club. For the second year in a
Mark Your Calendars! Live Sail Die Fab 40 Regatta – 24 & 25th April 2021
If you’re in Auckland and have a keelboat ranging from 38-42 feet then plan on being on the water this ANZAC weekend because Live Sail Die is putting on the
The 12 footers came out to play at the Friday night Akarana series
The 12 ft skiff boys were out to play last night at the Akarana series and boy did they have some fun. The racing took place in front of the Royal Akarana yacht club and is a free event for the members.
NZ sailors see the light at Genoa World Cup Series
Light winds once again plagued the Hempel World Cup Series regatta in Genoa but there was just enough action for Isaac McHardie and William McKenzie to solidify their place near
2019/2020 Gold Cup Series Race Dates Announced
The Gold Cup Series is an annual event managed by the Royal Akarana Yacht Club in association with the Richmond Yacht Club, Royal Akarana Yacht Club and Buckland’s Beach Yacht Club.
America’s Cup: What Happens Now?
There appears to be a fair amount of confusion and clunky messaging from a number of scribes about what happens next for the America’s Cup. Fortunately, this is one of
Entries now open for Bay of Islands Sailing Week
You guys are hectic! And we love it. We’ve been inundated with your emails, calls and messages asking us how you can enter for the 20th anniversary edition of Bay of Islands Sailing Week, which is all go from Tuesday 24th through to Friday 27th January, 2023.
Doyle Sails Apprentice: Alison Kent
You may have noticed that Doyle Sails now has a presence on Live Sail Die! We were thrilled when we learnt they wanted to partner with us, because we got
Aussie wins NZL 2018 Toyota Optimist Nationals
The forecast for the final day of the 2018 Toyota Optimist Nationals was for plenty of wind. The fleet headed out to the racing area around 10 am but the
Kiwis claim clean sweep at Paper Tiger Internationals
The Kiwi team competing at the Paper Tiger Internationals at Frankston Yacht Club, Victoria Australia, have completely dominated the Australians to finish, 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th while also claiming
Kiwis leading Paper Tiger Internationals in Victoria, Australia
After six races, the Kiwis are at the top of the leaderboard at the 2018 Paper Tiger Internationals, hosted by Frankston Yacht Club in Victoria, Australia. Hayden Percy from Napier
Day 1 of Auckland Optimist and Starling Champs Cancelled!!
The 2022 Sailing season has been incredibly busy for our youngest sailors so far. With the Tanner cup, Tauranga cup, Anniversary regatta and Auckland Champs all within a month of each other. How good is it though to finally have full race calendars after a very empty 2021.
The welcoming sight of a green light signalling all systems are – as they should be – working properly!
The second lockdown project, to install a Mastervolt Battery Mate 1602, has also had a successful outcome. This might sound like it should be a given – but far from
Pierluigi de Felice wins RaD Car Hire Moth Nationals
The 2018 RaD Car Hire Moth National Championships started with a hiss and a roar on Friday 23rd of March with a steady NE breeze blowing into Algies Bay at
RNZYS Performance Program Foiling Camp
On Wednesday 5th December we headed north to Algies Bay to check out the RNZYS Performance Program’s Foiling Camp. Led by coach Graeme Sutherland, the program gives opportunities to the
