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Three Kings Offshore Yacht Race – Boosting to the finish line!
Yachts will finish today! And all going to plan, the first to cross the finish line is set to be Steve Mair’s Clockwork team, who are currently boosting along at 14.5 knots off Tutukaka.
Elliott 5.9 // Traveller Series #3 Whitianga Preview
The Burnsco Elliott 5.9 Traveller Series moves to the Coromandel coast over the weekend of 1–2 August, with the fleet descending on Whitianga….
18ft Skiffs: New Zealand 18 footer Innovators
Strong contributors to the 18 footer evolution
Rising Kiwi star claims second major medal in a month with bronze at Youth World Championship
Kiwi ILCA 6 sailor Chloe Turner has claimed her second major international medal in less than a month, securing bronze at the ILCA 6 Youth World..
A mini tugboat with a big attitude – this boat will make you smile
In New Zealand we talk about boats in metric units. But Maximus is an American boat, so we will talk about her in feet. Just 11 of them – or 3…
Emirates Team New Zealand’s Ray Davies Scouts Naples Ahead of Louis Vuitton 38th America’s Cup
Ray Davies of Emirates Team New Zealand recently made a vibrant stop in Naples, Italy, ahead of the upcoming Louis Vuitton 38th America’s Cup, and was left in awe…
HOW TO FOLLOW the 2026 Doyle Sails Round North Island Race
The 2026 Doyle Sails Round North Island Race, organised by the fantastic team at from the Shorthanded Sailing Association of New Zealand, starts on Saturday 28th February at 1000 hours…
Shapeshifter Takes Russell Thriller as Elliott 5.9 Fleet Battles Big Breeze in the Bay
The Burnsco Elliott 5.9 Traveller Series returned to the historic waters of the Bay of Islands over the weekend of 12–13 September for Round 4, hosted by the ever-hospitable Russell Boating Club.
Kiwis secure biggest medal haul in seven years at Youth World Championships
New Zealand secured its first medals at the World Sailing Youth World Championships since 2022 – and delivered the country’s biggest…
Pressure Mounts in the Bay of Islands as Elliott 5.9 Series Reaches Pivotal Round 4
The Burnsco Elliott 5.9 Traveller Series heads to Northland for Round 4 over the weekend of 12–13 September, with the fleet assembling at the historic Russell Boating Club.
Opening the door: how digiLab and the RORC are bringing the world to the Tour Voile
The Tour Voile is not well known outside of France. It should be.
New Zealand’s Millennium Cup 2026 Notice of Race has been released
Perfect racing in the Pacific will be back in 2026.
“It Was Full Fizz” – Damon Jolliffe (Motorboat III) on winning the Three Kings Offshore Race on PHRF
When Damon Jolliffe answers the phone after a race like that, there’s no polished corporate speak, no overthinking it, no trying to turn it into something it wasn’t. It’s just straight-up fizz.
EVENT: Emirates Team New Zealand Member’s Lunch
We’re excited to announce a brand-new event in place of the traditional RNZYS gala – the Emirates Team New Zealand Member’s Lunch. Join the team on Friday 31…
2026 Doyle Sails Round North Island Race has a ripsnorter start!
…and were on their way to Mangonoui for Leg 1 of the Doyle Sails Round North Island Race hosted by the team at the Shorthanded Sailing Association of New Zealand.
Three Kings Offshore Yacht Race – Settling in after a big opening day
The fleet powered into the first evening of the Three Kings Offshore Race surfing up the east coast of the North Island in spectacular fashion. It was pretty fast and fun, quite physical, and already jam packed with stories.
Swim4TheOcean // Jono Ridler makes history – 1,367km Swim4TheOcean
Call to end bottom-trawling has 67,464 signatures
Bonds Flying Roos and Artemis Put Down Early Markers in Canada Sail Grand Prix
…New Zealand return after a four-month hiatus.
Reggae Shark Strikes in Whitianga to Claim Burnsco Elliott 5.9 Traveller Series Title
The third round of the Burnsco Elliott 5.9 Traveller Series over the weekend of 1–2 August delivered outstanding one design racing on Mercury Bay….
Steve Armitage appointed new CEO of Yachting New Zealand
Yachting New Zealand has today announced the appointment of Steve Armitage as its new chief executive, succeeding David Abercrombie after more than 14 years in the role.
