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Tony Rae, Ray Davies, Brad Craig, George & Brodie Jakich & Mini Simmons hit the stage for a good cause
They’ve won Volvo Ocean Races, America’s Cups and Rum Races and now the band are getting back together – for one night only, for a good cause.
Rig changes changed everything
The 12′ Skiff Interdominions continued today with two races scheduled and two raced completed. Proud Kiwis, Alex Vallings and Fraser Brown (C-Tech), came out punching in the first race and
Three from three
Alex Vallings must be pretty happy with himself. He has teamed up with long time sailing pal Fraser Brown and now the two of them have three bullets under their belt at
Want a gig with North Sails?!
You know those front flapping things on the AC boats? Well they are made by North Sails, and there are job openings and opportunities now available at the Auckland loft!
26th Aviemore Classic
Time to speak up for all the yachties south of the bombays. Down south beneath the tall southern alps there’s a lake called Aviemore, and the Timaru Yacht and Boat
Bring on Summer!
It’s time to gloat about how awesome the weather is in Auckland today. Why? Because day’s like this don’t come around all that often (or as often as we would
Photos: 2018/2018 Gold Cup Series Race 4
It was a perfect morning on the water for the start of the fourth race in the 2018/2019 Gold Cup Series. Race 4 is hosted annually by Buckland’s Beach Yacht
Sir Peter Blake Regatta just weeks away!
The annual Sir Peter Blake Regatta, hosted by Torbay Sailing Club is on again! Held annually on the first weekend of December, the fleet numbers are expected to peak at
The Ultimate Cup
Spithill and Barker are set to go head to head – again. This time for something more prestige, with more glory, a higher potential for failure, and the biggest amount
Boat work, boat work, boat work
The team and myself have now spent three full days together in Melbourne at the Royal Yacht Club of Victoria with our SKUD. After our mammoth effort on Day One
Composite Technician Apprentice of the Year Tyler Williams
Tyler Williams has been a part of the SailGP Technologies team for the past three years. Throughout his time in the composites industry, he has made quite an impact with members both inside SailGP Technologies, NZ Composites Association and at MAST Academy where Williams recently completed his 2 year Composite Technician Apprenticeship and is only one year off completing his Composite Boat Buildin
12′ Skiffs Make a Splash
The ramp talk amongst the five 12′ skiffs on Sunday morning indicated that the #2 rig was the right call. After all, the forecaster was promising 15 knots dying to
2015 Auckland Tauranga Race – Photos & Results
It was a bit of a drifter for the start of the 2015 Auckland Tauranga Race but that didn’t stop LSD from getting out there to farewell the sailors! Congratulations
Flying like a Starling
The kids I get to hang out with at Royal Akarana Yacht Club have only been racing for a couple of seasons, and have now advanced from Optimists to Starlings!
2015 NZL Etchells Nationals – Results & Photos
The Kiwi Etchells fleet raced their 2015 National Championship over the weekend with 11 boats competing in the competitive fleet. Alastair Gair and his Valsheda II crew too the win
Man Overboard
When you’re running and you just can’t stop. Between cycling on board, and running from side to side, there isn’t much actual sailing going on, but one crew member from
Jack Tar Auckland Regatta – Results
LSD decided to take a weekend off, however new team member Tomo managed to get a few drone pics when he was out on the water on Saturday! From all
World Masters Games: Writers Block
I actually don’t know what to say about today’s races! I can’t even remember the first race, it seems like so long ago because today we were forced to complete
Proper prior planning prevents piss poor performance
The seven P’s. Proper prior planning prevents piss poor performance. I learnt that lesson today when I rocked up to equipment inspection and registration at Torbay Sailing Club without my
Auckland Grammar wins Harken Schools Regatta
The Auckland Grammar team helmed by Sam Morgan win the 2015 Harken Schools Regatta. Sam and his team of Tommy Hayes, Alex Wotton and Alejo Redriera were the successful winners
