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The New Zealand International Optimist Dinghy Class Association (NZIODA) recently published an article about “Life after Opti” giving sailors and parents a few ideas on which class to graduate to after aging or growing out of the Optimist class.
Australian record-breaking solo sailor Lisa Blair has set two new World Sailing Speed Records (to be ratified by WSSRC) for the fastest time Sydney to Auckland and first woman, solo monohull record slicing an incredible more than 4 days off the record to finish in 8 days, 3hrs and 19 minutes.
AC Sailing, the ultimate regatta simulator built on actual simulation technology used by America’s Cup teams, will be available for free download on Epic Store and Steam from today April 9th, 19:00 CET
Simon Cooke, Anatole Masfen, and Oskar Masfen, sailing “Cruel Jane,” have taken out the 2024 COAST New Zealand Etchells National Championships after two days of challenging conditions off Kohimarama and Mission Bay beaches over the weekend of the 6th and 7th of April.
It was Isacc McHardie who made the first move and approached Will McKenzie to be his crew in the 49er. The rest they say, is history, as these two sailors are now heading to the Olympic Games are being on the boat together for 10 years.
Stephanie Roble (East Troy, Wis.) and Maggie Shea (Chicago, IL) have officially confirmed their ticket to the Paris 2024 Olympics in the 49erFX today after light wind prevented the running of one last medal race. Scores from day five hold, with Roble and Shea finishing 10th overall and their US competition Paris Henken and Anna Tunnicliffe Tobias finishing 9th.
The recent 18ft skiffs Winnings 2024 JJ Giltinan (world) Championship regatta had so many positive aspects that it has set up the future for the coveted 87-year-old championship to reach its greatest heights for many years.
Open Skiff Eurochallenge and International RS Aero Regatta on Garda Trentino: fantastic start with sunshine and perfect wind for the first races of the season. Top international positions with Italy, New Zealand, Great Britain, Poland, and Ireland leading in the various classes and categories
Australians seized two medals and the overall trophy at the 53rd Trofeo S.A.R. Princesa Sofía Regatta on the shores of Spain after an immense performance from the team. Breiana Whitehead won the Women’s Formula Kite in dramatic fashion whilst Zoe Thomson fought back to take silver in the ILCA6 class, repeating her performance from 2023.
Two of New Zealand’s top sailors were denied a final medal tilt as the breeze disappeared on the last day at the Princess Sofia Regatta. Still, they will leave Palma encouraged by their progress as the build-up to the Olympic Games intensifies.
Today marked the halfway point of the 53rd edition of the Trofeo Princesa Sofía, and the US contingent is dialing in to the tricky conditions in Palma de Mallorca.
The 2024 Trofeo Princesa Sofia Regatta is currently underway in Palma and a team of New Zealand athletes are competing. Here is where they are placed.
Sarah Wiblin has smashed a few glass ceilings in her 18 months at the Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron.
The United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee (USOPC) has granted significant additional funding to the US Olympic Sailing Team to support performance in Marseille for the Paris 2024 Olympics.
The 2024 Trofeo Princesa Sofia Regatta is currently underway in Palma and a team of New Zealand athletes are competing. Here is where they are placed.
Regatta Ready! The 51st edition of the BVI Spring Regatta & Sailing Festival kicks off!
It may be April Fool’s Day, but the weather in Palma de Mallorca was no joke. Sailors faced steep, mountainous waves and 20-30 knot winds for the opening day of the Trofeo Princesa Sofía, keeping the iQFOiL Men & Women, 49er, 49erFX, and Nacra 17 fleets from racing. The Women’s Kite, 470, and ILCA 6 & 7 fleets were able to get races off despite a challenging day.
That’s a wrap!!! Hosted by Queen Charlotte Yacht Club, the 2024 Toyota Optimist National Championships was a massive success.
Day 3 done! Hosted by Queen Charlotte Yacht Club, the first day of the 2024 Toyota New Zealand Optimist Nationals was a massive success
Day 2 done! Hosted by Queen Charlotte Yacht Club, the first day of the 2024 Toyota New Zealand Optimist Nationals was a massive success
Logan Dunning Beck is doing his best to stay positive despite the cruel and abrupt end to his selection push for the 2024 Olympic Games.
London silver medallist Olivia Price will return to the Olympic stage after being selected to the Australian Olympic Team by the Australian Olympic Committee for this year’s Paris Games, 12 years after becoming the youngest female sailor to win an Olympic medal.
Tickets are now on sale for SailGP’s Canadian debut in Halifax on June 1-2. The ROCKWOOL Canada Sail Grand Prix will mark the official start to summer when the world’s most exciting racing on water hits Halifax Harbour in just over two month’s time.
Day 1 done! Hosted by Queen Charlotte Yacht Club, the first day of the 2024 Toyota New Zealand Optimist Nationals was a massive success
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