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Greenwood Takes Out Coast Etchells Pre-Christmas Championships
Craig Greenwood sailing with Chris Salthouse and Jeremy Scantlebury won the 2021 Coast Auckland Etchells pre-Christmas championships held out of the Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron. Racing was scheduled…
Manly Sailing Club To Stage First NZ Wingfoil Nationals in February 2023
Several Wingfoil sailors have got together and have announced the formation of Wingfoil New Zealand Incorporated. It is the NZ Class Association, to conduct racing and promote Wingfoiling in NZ…
PIC Harbour Classic sets sail this weekend with impressive fleet
The PIC Harbour Classic returns this weekend with 72 yachts already confirmed. With a spectacular fleet lining up, it’s promising to be an unforgettable experience on and off the water.
Emirates Team New Zealand Boosting It
We are pretty lucky to be able to share a harbour with Emirates Team New Zealand in the lead up to the America’s Cup! When out photographing for the…
Will we see the “Whomper” debut?
Just last month, Live Sail Die was sent in a fan photo of the latest Emirates Team New Zealand sail. The so-called “Whomper” is meant to be hoisted mid…
NZ’s best youth talent on show at this week’s HARKEN Youth International Match Racing Cup
As the experienced match racing campaigners within Emirates Team New Zealand and Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli do battle this week for the oldest sporting trophy in the world, the Royal
America’s Cup: Post Day 1 Chats with Peter Burling
Cameron Dunn chats with Emirates Team New Zealand helmsman Peter Burling after Day 1 of the 36th America’s Cup. Video: Georgia Schofield – Live Sail Die Graphics: David Frearson Get
America’s Cup Day 1 – WATCH LIVE
The 36th America’s Cup is here! Can Emirates Team New Zealand live up to their hyped speed? Will Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli Team spoil the home team party? Will…
Five Kiwi crews in the top 10 at World Champs
The wind changed direction in Nova Scotia, mixing up the leaderboards with it, and it now means five New Zealand crews are in the top 10 halfway through the 49er…
Burling and Tuke Take the AC40 for a Ride
Returning to New Zealand from the European summer circuits, Pete Burling and Blair Tuke wasted no time in re-joining the extensive Kiwi testing programme, stepping aboard Emirates Team New…
Predictions Revealed: SailGP Fans Back Spithill to Deliver Australia Victory in Dubai
SailGP fans have narrowly backed former U.S. driver Jimmy Spithill to deliver an Australian victory in Dubai over Peter Burling’s New Zealand.
Emirates Team New Zealand hold their overall lead
They may have finished third at Oman, but Emirates Team New Zealand have held onto the overall lead in the America’s Cup World Series. Emirates Team New Zealand remain…
Volunteer at the 49er, 49erFX and Nacra 17 Worlds in Auckland, New Zealand
Royal Akarana Yacht Club is set to host the 49er, 49erFX and Nacra 17 World Championship from their new club base at the Hyundai Marine Sports Centre from the 28th
Matteo Barker wins back-to-back Toyota Optimist National Championships!
Matteo Barker has taken out the 2025 Toyota Optimist National Championships at Royal Akarana Yacht Club – back to back wins! Racing was called after four finals races due to the storm that’s bearing down on Auckland.
Project Speed Update: Touchdown For The Pilot
It has been nearly a year since Glenn Ashby has been on the ground in New Zealand. He finally touched down in Auckland this week from Australia, where he has…
Bird’s Eye View // Season 1, Episode 6
In this episode of Bird’s Eye View, the crew chats with round the round sailor TONY MUTTER!
Summer Cruising – the Hauraki Gulf, New Zealand
Having recently purchased a Lotus 10.6 [35’] Alan Wright designed yacht, and with a three week summer break ahead we had the good fortune to cruise the amazing Hauraki Gulf
Post race chit chat with Emirates Team New Zealand
Andy Maloney is a cyclor on Emirates Team New Zealand. He is a Laser sailor and this is his first America’s Cup. Simon van Velthooven is a cyclist (for…
Barfoot & Thompson Support Women’s World Match Racing Tour Championship
The Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron is pleased to announce that long-term partner Barfoot & Thompson have boosted the club’s capability in hosting the final event of the inaugural…
37th America’s Cup Host Venue Update: Timeline for Decision is Extended
Emirates Team New Zealand and the Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron have put out a host venue update, as per the 17th of September deadline. There has been wide speculation
