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12′ Skiff Nationals Wrap up – Worser Bay
The 2018 12ft Skiff National Champs were held at Worser Bay Boating Club in Wellington over the 9-11th March. Five boats made the trip down from Auckland to join the
2017 PIC Insurance Brokers Coastal Classic – Photos
It was a fun morning on the water for the start of the 2017 PIC Insurance Brokers Coastal Classic! Lissa and I headed out on the LSD Honda Marine rib
Gust on!
We’ve all experienced that time when you get smashed by a gust and it’s always worse than you first imagined it would be. Check out this cool pic of the
Jimmy gets Frank
It sounds like Jimmy Spithill is getting comfortable in Auckland as he prepares to team up with the Orma 60 team Frank Racing for the upcoming PIC Insurance Brokers Coastal
Barker wears a different shirt and tells Paul Henry the lay day was a mistake
The question was asked (again), but this time by shock jock Paul Henry… Why did New Zealand lose the America’s Cup? Barker claims that the lay day which was…
Rolex Sydney Hobart: Six yachts finished – 81 still racing
Just six yachts have so far finished the 2023 Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race, the varied and squally conditions making it difficult for the fleet to sail a simple and quick race, to the point where the next yacht due to cross the finish line is David Gotze’s No Limit (Vic), expected to cross the finish line around midday.
Stop stealing our harbour!
Come and help save Auckland harbour for future generations and stop Phil Goff selling it off for a few extra dollars, most of which will end up in the pockets of foreign-owned shipping corporations.
Megan Thomson (NZ) Makes Moves at Thompson Cup, Winning Second Round Robin
Megan Thomson (NZL) made moves today after a huge improvement from day one. Thomson and her 2.0 team won the second round robin, which moved them up to third place in the standings, just behind Jean-Baptiste Bernaz and Chris Poole.
12′ Skiff NZL Championship Photos
The LSD team had a great few days on the water for the 12′ Skiff NZL Championship from the 17-19 March. The regatta was hosted by Royal Akarana Yacht Club
Temptation at Bay of Islands Sailing Week
Day 2 of Bay of Islands Sailing Week is in the Bag. Three more races in almost ideal sea breeze conditions. I didn’t report on Day 1, because we kind
Winners Announced at 2023 Oceanbridge NZL Sailing Regatta
On the back foot after Saturday’s racing, where they won the first race but saw Jo Aleh and Molly Meech claim the next four, Maloney and Hobbs found their form on Sunday to reel off four straight wins and claim victory by one point – backing up their triumph at the class national championships last week.
Sailing instead of school
I reckon the sign of a healthy kid, is one that chooses to go sailing when they get the afternoon off school. Two awesome youngsters that are members of the
Kings College storm home to win Harken National Secondary Schools Keelboat Championship
The Kings College team of Hamish McLaren, Oscar Little, Sam Scott and Walter Coop have stormed home on the final day of the 2020 HARKEN National Secondary Schools Keelboat Championship
Ponsonby Cruising Club hosts Lisa Blair
Ponsonby Cruising Club, based at Westhaven in Auckland, is hosting solo sailor Lisa Blair on Monday 21st May at their club. “JUST DO… BECAUSE THE WORLD IS CHANGED BY DOERS”.
America’s Cup Day 6 – WATCH LIVE
Day 6 and we go into it with ETNZ 5 – Luna Rossa 3. Could today be game point? Will the wind fill in? Watch it unfold live here for
Sir Commodore Russell Coutts
Salutations Sir. I mean… Salutations Commodore. Um. Sir Commodore? Commodore Sir? Whatever title he goes by, Russell Coutts adds Commodore to his name as he takes the helm of Manly
Marlborough Sounds Marinas Spring Twilight Series 2017
It came down to the final race to determine who would take the series win in division one of the Marlborough Sounds Marinas Spring Twilight Series raced on Tuesday. With
Gilbert and Burgess win Flying 15 North Island Championship
A strong fleet of 12 boats from Napier, Whangarei, and Auckland descended on the Flying 15 North Island Championships hosted this weekend by Royal Akarana Yacht Club. Current National Champions
Plenty to sail for and loads of ability
Every time we head out to photograph the Sailability Auckland fleet, we are hit with a force of inspiration. These sailors are fantastic, and regardless of the challenges that life
Westhaven Radio Sailing Commodores Cup: Serious Stuff!
It’s always exciting checking out a new form of sailing, and today Live Sail Die visited the Westhaven Radio Sailing club who were hosting their annual Commodores Cup. And…
