Search Live Sail Die
17,544 published articles since 2005, all in one place
Ports of Auckland Anniversary Day Regatta still going ahead at Red
Amid a flurry of event cancellations due to the country’s return to a red traffic light setting at 11.59pm on Sunday, the Ports of Auckland Anniversary Day Regatta has announced the regatta will still be going ahead next week on Auckland Anniversary Day, Monday 31 January, 2022.
Steady, and Never Slow, San Diego Takes Control of Rolex NYYC Invitational Cup on Day 3
…by helmsman Tyler Sinks, moved into the overall lead on the penultimate day of the eighth Rolex New York Yacht Club Invitational Cup, with the low score of 42 points.
The Auckland America’s Cup Vision
…Is Team New
Auckland Winter Sprint Series – Youth Sailing
On Saturday 6 June I ventured to Kohimarama Yacht Club for the Auckland Winter Sprint Series. KYC is one of the hosts of the series which is shared around youth
Team Jolly: Back in Weymouth
It’s been nearly three years since we won our Olympic Gold medal here in Weymouth, although we both feel like it was at least ten years ago! Very strange to
Hauraki Singlehanded Series
The Hauraki Singlehanded Series (HSS) links singlehanded races from five Auckland-area clubs into a fun and competitive series. The 2014-15 HSS will consist of seven races from October to April,
Twenty Sixteen
Another year is upon us and I have no idea what to expect in the year 2016. My favourite saying “expect the unexpected” will be this years moto! With daily
Wanna Race in Wanaka?
Kiwis! Looking for a fun way to spend a few days? Why not head to the Wanaka Yacht Club’s New Years Regatta being held on the 8-9-10th…
Get yourself an LSD Photo & Video Shoot!
The NZL Optimist Sailing Team are hosting a fundraiser on Sunday evening at Richmond Yacht Club. The aim is to raise more cash (hence it being called a fundraiser) to
Lake Pupuke, a volcano with water in it
Lake Pupuke is the place where sailors in Auckland head to when they want to test themselves and have a frustrating yet awesome day of racing and training. We headed
Sail and Rudder Measurement Night
In order to catch up on all the new sails and gear there will be a Sail and Rudder Blade measuring session. The class will be using accredited measurers from
HMNZS OTAGO awarded NZ Search & Rescue Award
A navy swimmer who plunged into a stormy Pacific ocean says rescuing three people from a liferaft was challenging but he knew he was the best man for the job.
Entry list nears 100 with great sailing conditions forecast for Bay of Islands Sailing Week
The event Peter Montgomery called “NZ’s best big boat regatta” kicks off today, Tuesday 23 January, with registration and a safety briefing at the Bay of Islands Sailing Week Regatta HQ in Opua this afternoon. With just a few hours remaining until entries close, the entry list continues to swell with latecomers, as great sailing conditions are predicted for the three days of racing from Wednesday
SSANZ Round North Island – one of the REALLY truly great yacht races
The SSANZ Round North Island race is a veritable lifetime goal for sailors. Cruisers, racers, liveaboards, weekenders, it seems that everyone has this one on their bucket list. And for very good reason. So to all entrants in this year’s edition, I wish you fair winds, following seas, blue skies, a cold beverage or two, and a touch of luck.
Ainslie Punches Above His Weight
First it was this… Then it was this… And now this… “It was a bit of a shame in the last pre start we had the leeward end of the
2015 NZL Opti Nationals – Day 3 Photos / Results
Today was our last day in Wellington for a whirlwind trip for the Easter break however the sailors still have two more days of racing to get through before the
2015 NZL Opti Nationals – Day 1 Photos / Results
It was a last minute decision, but Brad and I decided that we needed to get out of Auckland for the Easter long weekend. After a quick wee chat, the
Burling and Tuke secure another victory
Peter Burling and Blair Tuke have secured another victory in the 49er class taking out the 2015 South American 49er Championships sailed in Buenos Aires, Argentina over the past four
William McKenzie & Issac McHardie win Red Bull Foiling Generation World Championship
Kiwi sailors Issac McHardie and William McKenzie have been crowned the 2018 Red Bull Foiling Generation World Champions in Miami, Florida. The young sailors are the second Kiwis to win
Survival doesn’t come easy
One thing that makes sailing such an amazing sport, is the diversity that it offers. You can be a social sailor, a dinghy sailor, a casual sailor, a professional sailor,
