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General Lee’s first sail since being a hazard
Spotted from a distance! General Lee, (which used to be Clockwork, and General Lee before that), is back on the water!
Elliott 5.9 Fleet Opens Nautilus Braids Southern Circuit at Naval Point Yacht Club
The Elliott 5.9 fleet kicked off the first round of the Nautilus Braids Southern Circuit..
Zofia Wells Wins 2026 PredictWind P Class Tanner Cup
And Hamish Brown took out the Centenary Cup, wrapping up this part of the 2026 P Class National Championship. The Tauranga Cup starts tomorrow.
McKiwis win big at 2024 Barfoot & Thompson Yachting Excellence Awards
…claiming the prestigious Orbit World Travel Sailor of the Year title as Olympic sailors dominated the major awards at the glitzy event held at the Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron.
Will Mason puts the Young in Magic, taking out the 2026 Harken Young 88 National Championship
At just 16 years young, the William Mason has secured his first Young 88 National Championship title after helming Young Magic to a three-point win over second place, Dangerzone (Harry Thurston).
SheSails Trophies on the line for Bay of Islands Sailing Week 2025
The battle for female sailing excellence is heating up as the Yachting New Zealand SheSails NZ top female helm trophies return to Bay of Islands Sailing Week 2025.
New Zealand set for SailGP comeback!
New Zealand will make their long-awaited comeback in the stunning but unpredictable waters of Cádiz in the Andalucía region of Spain.
Kiwi sailing talent on trial for Emirates Team New Zealand’s Women’s America’s Cup Team
The shortlist of sailors have been on trial for Emirates Team New Zealand, with a team announcement on the horizon.
New Zealand Match Racing Championships underway thanks to last-minute venue change
Auckland yacht clubs work together to get this year’s event underway. Hosted by Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron and raced out of Bucklands Beach Yacht Club.
RnR dominate Elliott 5.9 Travellers Series at Sandspit
RnR dominated racing on the Sunday to take the fifth and final Burnsco Travellers Series regatta of 2025.
From 5 knots to 30 – Wingfoilers challenged on penultimate day of racing at PredictWind NZ Wingfoil Nationals
A delayed start kept the sailors on shore at Wakatere Boating Club for the penultimate day of racing at the PredictWind New Zealand Wingfoil National Championships.
Kiwis ready to slay the Team Racing World Championships, but have no expectations
“We’re coming in with no expectations and hoping that we can learn as we go,” says Jordan Stevenson, who’s also representing the Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron. “We…
Taking the Live Sail Die Elliott 7 for a test spin!
Royal Zealand Yacht Squadron, with the support of Emirates Team New Zealand, launched a brand new fleet of 10 x one-design Elliott 7s – and we got to have one…
Peter Lester – Celebration of Life
Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron (Ballroom). Sunday 24th August / 4pm for a 4:30pm service. For those unable to attend, a livestream of the service will be available via YouTube
New Zealand Leads While Veterans and Underdogs Battle in Skiff Sailing
…Three more races in predominantly light winds seems to be suiting the New Zealanders, Isaac McHardie and Will McKenzie very nicely in the 49er Men. Of the six races completed…
Shit conditions force huge change to New Zealand Youth Championships
Sinkholes, sewers and spicy conditions force massive changes ahead of the 2023 New Zealand Youth Championships in Auckland.
Wearn and Thomson New Australian ILCA Champions
It was mission accomplished for Matt Wearn and Emma Plasschaert on the final day of sailing in the 2026 Oceania and Australian Open and Youth Championships in Hobart today…
2.0 Racing Team Win 2023 Barfoot & Thompson New Zealand Women’s Match Racing Championships
The Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron (RNZYS) hosted the 2023 Barfoot & Thompson New Zealand Women’s Match Racing Championships from 16-19 November. Megan Thomson’s 2.0 Racing Team…
New Zealand given the all clear for their SailGP return
New Zealand is clear to compete after a successful first day of training with the team’s new wingsail in Cádiz.
Christchurch set to host SailGP New Zealand in 2024
After Auckland was given the boot, SailGP confirms return to Christchurch for Season 4 New Zealand event. With tickets on-sale to the public Thursday December 14, 100 days until…
