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Close Racing for the Elliott 5.9 Fleet in Napier
While the conditions were overcast and damp, Napier put on some great sailing conditions on the first day of the Harken Traveller Series #2.
Largest Opti Kiwi Team heading to Asian Oceania Championship
The New Zealand International Optimist Dinghy Association has announced their largest team ever to head to the Asian Oceania Championship! Introducing our largest travelling team, the team heading the Asian
SALT OF THE EARTH: Nathaniel Short
Nathaniel Short’s mum offered one sage snippet of advice as he began learning to sail on Lake Ngaroto, deep in the Waikato. “Don’t get stuck in the mud.”
Elliott 5.9 Youth Development Opportunity!
The Elliott 5.9 Class has just completed its first successful season with its Youth Development boat, “Class Act” and are now looking for applicants to take on this opportunity for the 2024 season
Navatek and Lancer Industries team up in support of NZL’s Youth AC Team.
American based Navatek ltd and New Zealand’s Lancer Industries ltd have teamed up to provide on water support for the NZL Sailing Team with Emirates Team New Zealand for…
Kiwi sailor to take on Mini Transat
As the 2015 Mini Transat fleet take on the enduring race, Kiwi sailor Cory McLennan has officially announced his intention to represent New Zealand in the 2019 Mini Transat. McLennan
Kiwis to put on massive 18′ Skiff ANZAC show
The Auckland Skiff League, home to the New Zealand 18′ Skiff Fleet, will play host to the Australian’s and a loan American crew for this years edition of the…
America’s Cup Day 5 – ETNZ Takes the Day After Dramatic Racing, 5-3
America’s Cup Day 5 delivered on the excitement! WOW! Today had everything – falling off of foils, 4-minute leads, lead changes, sail choice mistakes, shifts. It. had. it. all. Emirates
Harken International Youth Match Racing Champs is Back!
The 2022 Harken International Youth Match Racing Championship will host the World’s best youth match racing talent, with competitors coming from across the globe including America, New Zealand, New…
The camaraderie of fleets
When Brendan Sneddon put the call out for help after Auckland’s devastating floods, he was blown away by the response of the local OK Dinghy fleet.
America’s Cup Races 7 & 8: Everything you need to know and WATCH LIVE
Wow. This is the most competitive America’s Cup in history! In previous close editions (1934, 1983, 2007, 2013), it’s all been about momentum shifts. We’ve never had a situation where
Frustrating day for Kiwi sailors
It was a frustrating day for the New Zealand sailors competing at the Tokyo Olympics today as they tried to get to grips with the treacherous conditions in Enoshima. There
Dangerzone snags the 2024 North Sails Young 88 Northern Owners Championship
Dangerzone, the defending champion, led by owner/skipper Harry Thurston, returned to the water with their 2023 title on the line and a reputation to uphold. Thurston and his crew delivered an impressive performance, winning four of the five races and reaffirming their dominance in the fleet.
Live Ocean Racing steady in 5th after day 2 La Rochelle
Live Ocean Racing is holding steady lying 5th overall after the second day of racing in the ETF26 SERIES event on now in La Rochelle, France.
He lived. He sailed.
Today a 70 year old man died whilst racing in the Noelex 22 New Zealand National Championship at Plimmerton, hosted by Plimmerton Boating Club. The mainstream media was quick to
Pass the defibrillator. LVAC Finals Race 4-6 Wrap Up
You could hear the screaming from around the world. When Emirates Team New Zealand almost lost Race 6 after an issue with communications, or something at the final gate mark
2023 PIC Coastal Classic: NEW START LINE AREA
Given the current situation of Waitemata Harbour, and the “Rahui” that’s in place, the organisers of the PIC Coastal Classic have announced a change to the start line area.
WOWW!!! Gulf Harbour Yacht Club Women On Water Weekend shows true grit
Live Sail Die team member Georgia Schofield was on the water for the second day of the 2024 Gulf Harbour Yacht Club Women On Water Weekend and the breeze was on!!!!
Zofia Wells Claims Back-to-Back Toyota Optimist Girls National Titles
In a remarkable display of talent and determination, Zofia Wells has secured her second consecutive Optimist Girls National Title, cementing her status as one of the brightest young stars in the class. The regatta concluded with Zofia not only retaining her title but doing so in a commanding fashion, climbing the overall leaderboard and showcasing growth since her previous triumph.
2015 Jack Tar Auckland Regatta
…It’s time to mark the date and book the crew! The Jack Tar Auckland Regatta, New Zealand’s premier keelboat regatta
