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The 40s at Bay Week – Day 3 Wrap Up Video
Well after three days of tight racing we have a winner in the 40 foot fleet, and it is team Live Sail Die, powered by Doyle Sails! A big shout
The Story of NZ Sailcraft
NZ Sailcraft is one of New Zealand’s new sailing companies and the distributor of RS Boats and Rooster Sailing Apparel. NZ Sailcraft is led by Hayden Whitburn who has…
Auckland’s Jellicoe Harbour transformed into marina of wooden boats
Jellicoe Harbour in Auckland’s Viaduct has been transformed into a vibrant display of maritime heritage for this weekend’s Auckland Wooden Boat Festival.
Bay of Islands Sailing Week 2021: Day 2 Wrap Up
After a competitive Day 1, Day 2 was just as tight in the 40 foot division. The sea breeze took a wee while to come in but once it did
Tapper (AUS) & Egnot-Johnson (NZ) unsurpassed on Day One – Harken 2020 Youth Match Racing World Championship
New Zealander Nick Egnot-Johnson and Australian Finn Tapper are the early leaders after going undefeated on day one at the Harken 2020 Youth Match Racing World Championship, supported by…
Bay of Islands Sailing Week 2021: Day 1 Wrap Up
Well how good is it to be up in the Bay of Islands? We always look forward to an epic regatta with a great group of people in a stunning
Mark Orams builds a picket fence at 67th Zephyr Nationals
Defending Zephyr National Champion built a picket fence to claim the 67th Zephyr National Championships at Naval Point Club in Lyttelton after dropping a second place.
America’s Cup: Post Day 2 Chats with Peter Burling
Cameron Dunn chats with Emirates Team New Zealand helmsman Peter Burling after Day 2 of the 36th America’s Cup. Video: Georgia Schofield – Live Sail Die Graphics: David Frearson Get
ETNZ provides clarification of next steps for America’s Cup wind limits
CLARIFICATION OF NEXT STEPS FOR THE WIND LIMITS / MATCH CONDITIONS DISPUTE WITH THE CHALLENGERS From Emirates Team New Zealand Principally due to a disagreement over Wind Limits for racing
2023 PIC Coastal Classic: A sailors life tragically lost
It’s with a heavy heart that we learn of the passing of a sailor in the 2023 PIC Coastal Classic
Knots Racing reign supreme to win 2019 Yachting Developments NZMRC
Yachting Developments NZ Match Racing Championships – RNZYS – Sunday 6th October 2019 Knots Racing have been crowned 2019 Yachting Developments New Zealand Match Racing Championship winners after defeating Reuben
Laughter, Light Breezes, and Loads of Girl Power: PredictWind Girls Regatta wraps for 2025
If the PredictWind Girls Regatta had a motto, it would probably be: “Less wind? More fun!” The final day of this all-girls sailing celebration may have been light on breeze, but it was heavy on sunshine, smiles, and serious girl gang energy.
C-Tech shows good form on Day 3 of the 12 Foot Skiff NZL Championships
C-Tech dominated the third day of the 12 Foot Skiff NZL Championships with three bullets in the bag.
Big names and past champions returning to the fold at Theland NZ Open Keelboat Nationals
Big names and past champions returning to the fold at Theland NZ Open Keelboat Nationals Eleven impressive teams will take to the water this Saturday 15th & Sunday 16th May
36th America’s Cup Challenger of Record
The Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron accepts the challenge of Circolo della Vela Sicilia, which becomes the Challenger of Record for the XXXVI America’s Cup. The Royal New Zealand…
Two medals for Kiwis in 49er at Genoa World Cup
New Zealand sailors collected two medals last night (NZ time) and have a chance of winning another tonight as the Hempel World Cup Series regatta in Genoa comes to a…
O’Pen Bics at Manly!
It was the final day of the 2018 Manly Open for the international O’Pen Bic class who have taken over the beach at Whangaparaoa, north of Auckland, New Zealand.
Another Competitive Harken Elliott 5.9 Traveller Series in Opua
The Harken Elliott 5.9 Traveller Series in Opua attracted a very competitive fleet of twelve Elliott 5.9s.
Entries open for PIC Coastal Classic!
Entries Open for the “Great Race North” 19th October 2018 This is the 36th time the New Zealand Multihull Yacht Club has hosted the Great Race North and with just
Tensions running high on SailGP’s fastest day ever
Battle for the SailGP championship lead between Australia and New Zealand heats up as home team France sets all-time F50 speed record of 99.94 km/h
