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WATCH: The AC40 Flying
On the 21st September 2022, Emirates Team New Zealand took out the AC40 for its first sail on the Waitemata Harbour. Needless to say, the team on board were impressive…
Back on for the Safety at Sea Triple Series!
Live Sail Die has been confirmed as the videography team for this years edition of the Shorthanded Sailing Association of New Zealand’s Safety at Sea Triple Series. We are…
America’s Cup AC40: Lesson Learned
They’re the gold standard, the Blue Riband, the benchmark by which everyone else measures themselves against, so when Emirates Team New Zealand capsize an AC40 in LEQ12 mode, the…
C-Tech claims 2024 12 Foot Skiff NZL Championships in style
That’s a wrap! Defending NZL champions The Darkside were hoping to claim back-to-back title wins, however, it was C-Tech who stole the show.
#crazykiwi
It takes a unique human to sail solo around the world. Conrad Colman, sailing under both the Kiwi and American flag, is the first New Zealander to take on the
2023 PIC Coastal Classic: Track the fleet!
Want to participate in the 2023 PIC Coastal Classic but not on a boat? That’s ok! You can follow the fleet thanks to the PredictWind tracker!
Solid start for Squadron Teams at 53rd Annual Governor’s Cup
…It’s been a fairly solid start for the four Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron teams at the 53rd Annual Governor’s Cup in California. The
36th America’s Cup: The Dynamic Halfway Point
The scores are tied up at 3-3 in the 36th America’s Cup. At this point in time it would be a bold person to call the winner with any conviction.
Triple Gold for the NZL Sailing Team
EUROSAF Regatta, Garda – Report from Yachting New Zealand New Zealand has sailed away with three gold medals at Vela Garda Trentino – the first of five regattas in the
NZL Flying Fifteen Nationals Done & Dusted
By Day 3 of the Flying Fifteen New Zealand National Championship I was already pretty knackered. I felt aches and pains in parts of my body that I didn’t…
Smashed Rudder
Seems that Emirates Team New Zealand hit a snag during a training session, resulting in a less than ideal smashed carbon rudder. But there was no rest and it was
America’s Cup in Timaru
The America’s Cup with Emirates Team New Zealand are in the midst of their Kiwi tour and today were in the South Canterbury town of Timaru. Timaru, referred to…
America’s Cup World Series and Christmas Cup: Auckland Road Closures and Public Transport Changes
A heads up to anyone in Auckland for the America’s Cup World Series and Christmas Cup, there will be some road closures, and this is dependent on race course selection.
STACK Winter Champs signals the start of summer racing
The annual STACK Winter Champs, hosted by Murrays Bay Sailing Club, has wrapped up for another season, signally the start of summer sailing in Auckland!
The “Crazy Kiwi” is back with Aotearoa Ocean Racing: Conrad Colman prepares for The Ocean Race 2027
Kiwi offshore sailor and 2-time Vendée Globe racer Conrad Colman announces his new team, Aotearoa Ocean Racing, to take on The Ocean Race. Actually, he announced it at Kohimarama…
Photos: 18 Foot Skiffs & Flying 15s in Auckland
On Sunday 5th November we ventured onto the water to snap the 18 Foot Skiffs and Flying 15s in action on the Waitemata Harbour in Auckland.
Youth Worlds = AUCKLAND
…Don’t under estimate the power of AUCKLAND NEW ZEALAND!!!!! I kinda love living here! Auckland confirmed for 2016 Youth Sailing World Championships World Sailing
Record numbers compete at 29er nationals
Classes go through cycles of popularity and there would be few enjoying such good growth as the 29er right now. A record 30 boats turned up at the Howick Sailing Club
Rolex Sydney Hobart: Scallywag, Rum Rebellion and Arcadia all retire from the race
Scallywag, Rum Rebellion and Arcadia have retired from the 2023 Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race due to damage
SALT OF THE EARTH: Joel Brazle
Four years ago, Joel Brazle could never have fathomed he’d be watching two of his three kids sailing at a world championship – and that one would be crowned a world champion, for a second time.
