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The Shorthanded Sailing Association of New Zealand RNI 2020 will be remembered on many levels whether as a participant, support crew or an organiser. Any number of stories will emerge
SALT OF THE EARTH: Dr. Dave Austin
Say the name ‘Dr Dave’ and multitudes of sailors around the globe immediately know who you’re talking about.
‘A baptism by fire:’ SailGP introduces high-speed titanium ‘T-Foils’ fleetwide in Auckland
Today’s session marked the first time multiple teams have practiced alongside one another using the new technology. T-Foils will be rolled out for the first time in racing…
2020 36 Degrees Squadron Weekend
What an epic event! The 2020 edition of the 36 Degrees “Squadron” Weekend hosted by the Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron, home of the America’s Cup. Live Sail Die…
KNOTS Racing survives nervy final day to win their second Theland NZ Open National Keelboat Championship
Nick Egnot-Johnson and his Knots Racing Team survived a nervy final day to win the 2021 Theland NZ Open National Keelboat Championship at the Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron…
SALT OF THE EARTH: Ann Byford
As Ann Byford passes on her rich knowledge to a new generation of sailors in a small seaside settlement south of Auckland, they’re unlikely to know her intriguing backstory.
Frustrating finish for Kiwis at Laser world championships
…group of sailors who pride themselves on being near the front of the fleet, the Laser world championships in Melbourne did not turn out as hoped for New Zealand’s
First entries in for 32nd Australian Women’s Keelboat Regatta
…were quick off the bat when Royal Melbourne Yacht Squadron opened entries for the 2024 Australian Women’s Keelboat Regatta (AWKR), which generates entries from around Australia and New Zealand.
151 sailors line up for Toyota Optimist National Championships in Picton – Pack your thermals!
Racing starts on Thursday 28th March for the 2024 Toyota Optimist National Championships at Queen Charlotte Yacht Club in Picton.
Video: RNZYS Winter Series 18th June
Check out this cool video from Sam Hume shot during the Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron (RNZYS) Winter Series Race on Saturday 8th June 2016.
Tiedemann shows clean heels to take Open Skiff Nationals Win
Oliver Tiedemann continued his strong performance on day 3 of the Open Skiff Nationals winning the final 3 races to take the 2025 title ahead of Dahlia Fyfe who sailed an impressively consistent regatta with Sol Douwes rounding out the podium in 3rd.
2020 Bay of Islands Sailing Week – The Doyle Sails Video
Bay of Islands Sailing Week is one of New Zealand’s premier yachting events, with some even calling it the best regatta in the country! Every year on the final…
Yandoo Wins 2025 JJ Giltinan World Championship on Sydney Harbour
The Yandoo team of Tom Needham, Fang Warren and Lewis Brake became the world 18 footer champions after scoring a brilliant victory in the Winnings 2025 JJ Giltinan 18ft Skiff Championship, which concluded on Sydney Harbour today.
Jean-Luc Van Den Heede honoured with IACH/Pindar Lifetime Achievement Award
They came from all corners of the Globe – Australia, China, France, Italy, New Zealand, South America, Sweden. UK and the USA to share experiences of rounding Cape Horn and to…
Three iconic races. One ambitious goal.
The Cruising Yacht Club of Australia (CYCA) is making some moves to redefine offshore and ocean racing in the land down under. With a strong commitment to continuous improvement and innovation, the club has now reshaped its racing calendar to boost its appeal to a growing contingent of international competitors, who range from seasoned campaigners to emerging challengers.
Oceanbridge to sponsor Sail Auckland
Yachting New Zealand is proud to announce that New Zealand’s premier Olympic and Paralympic Class regatta has a new name: Oceanbridge Sail Auckland. Oceanbridge, a New Zealand owned and…
CYCA Redefines Offshore Racing with the Southern Cross Series
Australia’s offshore racing scene is setting a bold new course. The Cruising Yacht Club of Australia (CYCA) has launched the Southern Cross Series — a world-class, three-race challenge…
Auckland in Alert Level 1 from Midday Today 12/03/2021
This morning in a live press conference, New Zealand’s Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced Auckland will be going into Alert Level 1 from 12:00pm today, March 12th 2021…
Interview with Jon Henry – SSANZ Legend
Live Sail Die sat down with Jon Henry for a chat about all things sailing. We covered how Jon got involved in the sport, how he got involved in SSANZ
