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Emirates Team New Zealand Vs Chase Boat
With nobody to race against, Emirates Team New Zealand have had to resort to other means. SuperCoach Ray “Razor” Davies talks about how they get around that and what they…
The latest testing from Emirates Team New Zealand
Live Sail Die was sent in a fan photo by Aidan Nicholas, of Emirates Team New Zealand testing out a new sail. But one needs to look beyond the initial
George Gautrey wins big at 2023 Aon Yachting Excellence Awards
George Gautrey was the big winner at the 2023 Aon Yachting Excellence Awards on Friday, winning three awards including the prestigious Orbit World Travel Sailor of the Year.
PHOTOS: 2025 Toyota Optimist National Championships // Day 3
Check out the photos from Day 3 of the 2025 Toyota Optimist Nationals Championships hosted by the team at Royal Akarana Yacht Club, Okahu Bay, Auckland.
Kiwis Ramp Up the Testing Intensity
A day high on technique with an emphasis on speed out of manoeuvres and pushing the foil profiles to their limits was the session order for Emirates Team New Zealand…
ETNZ Project Speed – Ashby’s Update
Gday all, it is with great pleasure that I announce the successful conclusion of the New Zealand-based testing program of Horonuku at Whenuapai Air Base – Phase 2 is complete!
Orcas attempt to join training session at Murrays Bay Sailing Club
It’s a moment that is both brilliant, and terrifying all at the same time! And it’s something that you never forget. Orca’s are regulars in the Waitemata Harbour here in Auckland, and this time they checked out kids during a training session.
PredictWind partners with the Manly Sailing Club to present the Moth Worlds 2024
Returning to New Zealand for the first time in 35 years, the Moth Worlds is scheduled for 30 December 2024 -9 January 2025 at Manly Sailing Club. The Moth Worlds…
Yachting New Zealand is looking for a “Strategic Engagement Coordinator”
Yachting New Zealand are looking for a strategic engagement coordinator, with a particular focus on high performance outcomes. This new position fixed-term position will be based at Yachting New…
PHOTOS: 2025 Toyota Optimist National Championships // Day 2
Check out the photos from Day 2 of the 2025 Toyota Optimist Nationals Championships hosted by the team at Royal Akarana Yacht Club, Okahu Bay, Auckland.
Bikes Are Back Onboard The AC75’s!!!
Today ETNZ held a members lunch at the Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron, where members were invited to come and hear from key people behind Team New Zealand speaking about…
Kiwis geared for Olympic Test Event
For a dozen of New Zealand’s leading sailors, the Olympic test event in Marseille will be as much a reconnaissance mission as it is a chance to battle the…
PHOTOS: 2025 Toyota Optimist National Championships // Day 1
Check out the photos from Day 1 of the 2025 Toyota Optimist Nationals Championships hosted by the team at Royal Akarana Yacht Club, Okahu Bay, Auckland.
From New Cal to New Experiences
While other kids talked about their cats or dogs, I used to say that all the fish in the world lived in my “garden” and that my home could take us to paradise islands where the sand was hot and the ocean was turquoise.
Exclusive Photos: THAT Emirates Team New Zealand Capsize
Never before seen photos of Emirates Team New Zealand’s AC75 “Te Rehutai” have been sent to Live Sail Die showing the the exact moment when she was driven hard…
iQFOIL Europeans: Kiwis in finals push as medal series looms
New Zealand’s leading windfoilers are set for a final push up the leaderboard as the race for silverware at the iQFOIL European championships in Greece heats up.
New Zealand’s Botin 52 CARO First of the 52s to Hobart
After recently arriving in Sydney earlier this year, Max Klink’s Botin 52 CARO had one week of sailing and two offshore races to their name. Since then, they have delivered the ultimate sailing masterclass.
Emirates Team New Zealand get back up again!
From our understanding, Emirates Team New Zealand only sustained minor damage during yesterdays dramatic capsize while practice racing against INEOS Team UK. This is the third time that the Kiwis
The world’s most-southerly superyacht regatta begins this week
The NZ Millennium Cup gets underway from Saturday, with ten entries, returning campaigners and a special regatta debut.
Historic Moment: RNZYS Awards First Female Life Member
Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron is pleased to welcome Penny Whiting MBE as the Squadron’s first female life member. This award recognises Penny’s outstanding contribution to the sport…
