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The SSANZ Triple Series is back with PIC Insurance Brokers leading the charge
PIC Insurance Brokers have signed a three year deal with the Shorthanded Sailing Association of New Zealand to bring you the PIC Insurance Brokers SSANZ Triple Series! The first race…
Emirates Team New Zealand takes a swipe
…There is no such thing as rules in the America’s Cup anyway… Emirates Team New Zealand: “America’s Cup Class race boats lining up already? Until
America’s Cup: Post Day 7 Chats with Ray Davies
Cameron Dunn chats with Emirates Team New Zealand’s Glenn Ashby and coach Ray Davies after winning the 36th America’s Cup!! Video: Georgia Schofield – Live Sail Die Graphics: David…
2021 Sir Peter Blake Regatta Cancelled
…news as the 2021 Sir Peter Blake Regatta that was originally postponed to March 2022 has now been cancelled due to the difficulties of running the event under New Zealand…
2024 Elliott 5.9 – Travelers Series Sandspit
The final regatta of the Burnsco Elliott 5.9 Traveller Series will be hosted by Sandspit Yacht Club over the weekend of 5th and 6th October.
Video: SSANZ Lewmar Triple Series – Race 2
We were back at it again for the Shorthanded Sailing Association of New Zealand’s Lewmar Triple Series! The forecast was pretty horrific, with some models saying we would see…
Dunn and dusted! Kiwi 49er pair overcome storm to claim silver in Lanzarote
Logan Dunning Beck and Oscar Gunn overcame a rare weather phenomenon and technical difficulties to beat a star-studded fleet to silver at their first international regatta of the year.
Admiral’s Cup: Beau Geste and Nola Rise in shifty Solent showdown
Race Four of the Admiral’s Cup brought a tactical masterclass in light airs to the Central Solent. PRO Stuart Childerley set a windward leeward course for both classes, 1.6nm for AC1 and a shorter 1.4nm for AC2.
McCutcheon’s GCH Racing on Their Auckland Match Race Win and Future Goals
The 2021 Auckland Match Racing Championship supported by Harken took place out of Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron over the first weekend of December, where seasoned and new teams took
America’s Cup: Post Day 5 Chats with Blair Tuke
Chris Steele chats with Emirates Team New Zealand flight controller Blair Tuke after a thrilling Day 5 of the 36th America’s Cup that left the Kiwis up 5-3…
Romanza takes line honours; 13 boats still racing after 24 hours at sea
The 2024 PIC Coastal Classic will go down in sailing history as one where resilience and determination to finish won the day.
Doyle Sails part of history with Steinlager II
Affectionately known as ‘Big Red’, Steinlager II is a yacht that fired the imagination of all New Zealanders as Peter Blake won the Fastnet race in 1989 and set off
Saunders makes good start to Laser worlds
New Zealand’s Tom Saunders has made a good start to the Laser world championships in Barcelona, but it hasn’t been easy with split sessions, big delays and big…
Video: SSANZ Lewmar Triple Series – Race 1
The Lewmar Triple Series is back! Race 1 of the extremely popular two-handed series, hosted by the Shorthanded Sailing Association of New Zealand, got off to a fantastic start…
Final Four set eyes on inaugural Macao Match Cup
…with Great Britain’s Ian Williams, USA’s Chris Poole and Gavin Brady, and New Zealand’s Nick Egnot-Johnson securing wins in their respective matches to secure valuable spots…
Edge Women’s Match is Back for More in 2023
After sailing two successful back-to-back regattas on their home waters in Auckland, New Zealand, this past November, Edge Women’s Match Racing is returning to the Women’s…
VOTE NOW: Lose the Cup in Auckland or win the Cup offshore
Ok, this one is pretty loaded, but bear with us… At the Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron members briefing regarding the 37th America’s Cup, Team New Zealand boss Grant…
Awesome opening day of the 2025 Toyota Optimist National Championships + Results
The Toyota Optimist Nationals kicked off in spectacular fashion today, delivering ideal sailing conditions and a jam-packed schedule of action on the water. Under clear skies and steady breeze, all fleets managed to complete three solid races
Meanwhile in New Zealand…
A swimmer, just casually cruising close to shore doing some laps and clearly training for an event, was interrupted by a drone that started flying overhead. A friendly pod of
Knots Racing unbeatable at 2019 Theland NZ Open Keelboat National Championships
…Adamson, James Jennings, Zak Merton and Bradley McLaughlin have been crowned the champions of the 2019 Theland New Zealand Open Keelboat National Championships at the Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron.
