SailGP: Black Foils into top three for Season 5 SailGP: Black Foils into top three for Season 5 The Black Foils have moved into third place in the season long Rolex SailGP Championship after a sec The Black Foils have moved into third place in the season long Rolex SailGP Championship after a second place at the Mubadala New York Sail Grand Prix. by Ben Mackey, BlackFoils Posted 9 Jun 15:04 NZST Yachting NZ: 'A win for the squad' Yachting NZ: 'A win for the squad' Rising Kiwi 49er team Seb Menzies and George Lee Rush have won the Gold Medal at the European Champs Rising Kiwi 49er team Seb Menzies and George Lee Rush have won the Gold Medal at the European Championships in Greece overnight. by Eduan Roos, Yachting NZ Posted 9 Jun 14:02 NZST SailGP: Spain win in New York - Day 2 SailGP: Spain win in New York - Day 2 Diego Botin's Spanish crew scraped into the Final, and then took their second successive SailGP win. The Spanish crew led by Diego Botin staged a comeback in the last race after losing an 8pt lead to squeeze into the Final, only taking the lead halfway through the three boat Final. Full race replay here. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World.com Posted 9 Jun 12:38 NZST 49er, 49erFX and Nacra 17 Europeans Overall 49er, 49erFX and Nacra 17 Europeans Overall Canadian Lewin Lafrance sisters win first major championship Georgia and Antonia Lewin Lafrance have been on the rise for the last six years, and now find themselves on top. by 49er & Nacra 17 Sailing Posted 9 Jun 05:59 NZST SailGP: Spain lead in New York - Day 1 SailGP: Spain lead in New York - Day 1 Spain top the leaderboard after the first day of racing in the Mubadala New York Grand Prix Spain top the leaderboard after the first day of racing in the Mubadala New York Grand Prix, after a consistent day's sailing on the murky and rainswept Hudson River. Full replay and leaderboard in this story. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World.com Posted 8 Jun 10:23 NZST 49er, 49erFX and Nacra 17 Europeans Day 5 49er, 49erFX and Nacra 17 Europeans Day 5 Veterans and Rookies each demolish their fleets to win with two races to spare Both the 49er and Nacra 17 European Championships were secured with one fleet race and one medal race remaining to be sailed. by 49er & Nacra 17 Sailing Posted 8 Jun 08:12 NZST Russell Coutts reports ahead of SailGP New York Russell Coutts reports ahead of SailGP New York The New York Russell Report: Coutts on fleet-wide wing repairs and top picks for New York podium SailGP has returned to New York for the third time ahead of this weekend's Mubadala New York Sail Grand Prix on June 7/8. Ahead of racing, SailGP CEO Russell Coutts reveals his behind-the-scenes insight of the fleet. by SailGP Media Posted 7 Jun 22:49 NZST Aussies shine in New York with two wins Aussies shine in New York with two wins But Spain steals the show to win the Mubadala New York Sail Grand Prix The BONDS Flying Roos delivered glimpses of greatness on day two of the Mubadala New York Sail Grand Prix, securing their second fleet race win of the event and showcasing their championship credentials on their debut under new Hollywood co-ownership. by BONDS Flying Roos Posted 9 Jun 19:32 NZST Mubadala New York Sail Grand Prix overall Mubadala New York Sail Grand Prix overall Spain SailGP Team claims second consecutive U.S. win Diego Botin and the Spain SailGP team have punched their way to the top of the Rolex SailGP Championship, taking the win on Sunday in New York. by SailGP Posted 9 Jun 19:25 NZST 5.5 Metre World Championship opens in Sopot 5.5 Metre World Championship opens in Sopot Together with the prize-giving for the Scandinavian Gold Cup The 2025 5.5 Metre World Championship was opened in Sopot, Poland, on Sunday evening together with the prize-giving for the Scandinavian Gold Cup which was completed on Saturday. by Robert Deaves Posted 9 Jun 13:18 NZST Maxi boat blast off on Loro Piana Giraglia Day 2 Maxi boat blast off on Loro Piana Giraglia Day 2 A different complexion after the light wind opener After getting under way yesterday in light to moderate conditions, day two of inshore racing took on a different complexion at Loro Piana Giraglia. by James Boyd / International Maxi Association Posted 9 Jun 11:33 NZST Loro Piana Giraglia day 2 Loro Piana Giraglia day 2 The mistral day! Right on schedule, the Mistral swept into the Gulf of Saint-Tropez, starting at 20 knots in the morning and building to over 30 by early afternoon. by Yacht Club Italiano Posted 9 Jun 07:37 NZST Martin Augustus Round the Island Race Gallery Martin Augustus Round the Island Race Gallery Top photos as the fleet rounded St. Catherine's Point Top yachting photographer Martin Augustus was at St. Catherine's Point to catch some of the fleet rounding the famous landmark during this year's Round the Island Race. by Martin Augustus Posted 8 Jun 19:04 NZST 2025 Santa Maria Cup in Annapolis, USA overall 2025 Santa Maria Cup in Annapolis, USA overall A tense light-air final on the Severn River USA's women's match racing team Team Baam skippered by Allie Blecher from California won the 2025 Santa Maria Cup today, defeating Vela Racing team skippered by Nicole Breault 3-0 in a tense light-air final on the Severn River. by Women's WMRT Posted 8 Jun 17:28 NZST Tom Hicks Round the Island Race Photo Gallery Tom Hicks Round the Island Race Photo Gallery Stunning images from the Solent photographer out on the water Stunning photos from Solent Photographer Tom Hicks out on the water as he caught the action in the 2025 Round the Island Race on Saturday. by Tom Hicks Posted 8 Jun 17:13 NZST Scandinavian Gold Cup at Sopot, Poland overall Scandinavian Gold Cup at Sopot, Poland overall Jürg Menzi wins third on Marie-Françoise XXII Marie-Françoise XXII (SUI 233, Jürg Menzi, Jürgen Eiermann, Christof Wilke) has won the 2025 Scandinavian Gold Cup in Sopot, Poland, after the event went the full length to seven races. by Robert Deaves Posted 8 Jun 16:20 NZST SailGP: Final race win saves series for BlackFoils SailGP: Final race win saves series for BlackFoils A victory in the final fleet race of the day boosted the Black Foils into fourth after three races A victory in the final fleet race of the day boosted the Black Foils into fourth after three races on the opening day of the Mubadala New York Sail Grand Prix. by Ben Mackey, BlackFoils Posted 8 Jun 16:11 NZST Freestyle Pro Tour Sardinia day 3 Freestyle Pro Tour Sardinia day 3 Tow-in time in Porto Pollo Day 3 marked the start of the tow-in action at the 2025 Freestyle Pro Tour stop in Porto Pollo, with two qualification rounds splitting the 12 riders into two groups of six, each providing the top 3 riders with a ticket to the finals at sundown. by Freestyle Pro Tour Posted 8 Jun 10:17 NZST Mubadala New York Sail Grand Prix day 1 Mubadala New York Sail Grand Prix day 1 Spain overcomes storm clouds, topping the standings Diego Botin's Spain SailGP Team leads the fleet after a stormy and tactical opening day of the Mubadala New York Sail Grand Prix. France, ROCKWOOL Denmark and New Zealand are all hot on his heels for all-important leaderboard points. by SailGP Posted 8 Jun 09:32 NZST Strong start at Loro Piana Giraglia Strong start at Loro Piana Giraglia Saint-Tropez laid on fine conditions for the first day of inshore racing Saint-Tropez laid on fine conditions for the first day of inshore racing at Loro Piana Giraglia, organised by the Yacht Club Italiano in collaboration with the Société Nautique de Saint-Tropez. by James Boyd / International Maxi Association Posted 8 Jun 09:23 NZST Loro Piana Giraglia day 1 Loro Piana Giraglia day 1 Spectacular conditions welcomed the competitors, with a beautiful sunny day. The 72nd edition of the Loro Piana Giraglia kicked off this morning in Saint-Tropez. A total of 139 boats hit the water: 29 Maxis competed on the Pampelonne course, while the rest sailed a coastal course in the Gulf of Saint-Tropez. by Yacht Club Italiano Posted 8 Jun 07:08 NZST Galicia 52 Super Series Royal Cup overall Galicia 52 Super Series Royal Cup overall American Magic Quantum Racing are Galician royalty, winning 2nd event of 2025 with a race to spare. Delivering an impressively consistent series across 10 races sailed in broad range of weather conditions Doug DeVos's US flagged crew of American Magic Quantum Racing won the second regatta of the 2025 season to lift the prestigious Royal Cup. by 52 Super Series Posted 8 Jun 06:39 NZST Freestyle Pro Tour Sardinia day 1 and 2 Freestyle Pro Tour Sardinia day 1 and 2 Foilstyle, flowstye and tow-in at Porto Pollo Day 1 at the Freestyle Pro Tour (FPT) in Porto Pollo started slow, with the forecast showing light winds - riders completed registration and attended the initial skipper's meeting in the morning. by Freestyle Pro Tour Posted 8 Jun 06:22 NZST A more sustainable Transat Café L'OR edition A more sustainable Transat Café L'OR edition The race aims to be innovative and a driving force for the transitions taking place in ocean racing For the upcoming 17th edition, the TRANSAT CAFÉ L'OR Le Havre Normandie is stepping up its commitments to take better care of the earth's climate and the natural, living planet. by Transat Café L'OR Posted 7 Jun 22:28 NZST Engedinwing 2025 WingFoil Racing World Cup preview Engedinwing 2025 WingFoil Racing World Cup preview The world's most daring wingfoilers are heading for the heights... literally The world's most daring wingfoilers are heading for the heights - literally - as the Ensis ENGEDINWING 2025 WingFoil Racing World Cup Switzerland descends on lake Silvaplana. by WingFoil Racing World Cup Posted 7 Jun 21:19 NZST Diverse maxi fleet ready for Loro Piana Giraglia Diverse maxi fleet ready for Loro Piana Giraglia Inshore/coastal racing prior to the event's famous offshore race to Genoa The International Maxi Association's 2025 Mediterranean Maxi Inshore Challenge (MMIC) continues tomorrow, Saturday 7 June with the first of four days of inshore/coastal race of Loro Piana Giraglia, organised by the Yacht Club Italiano by James Boyd / International Maxi Association Posted 7 Jun 21:04 NZST Marine Auctions: June online auctions Marine Auctions: June online auctions Bidding to open on Friday 20th June The Bidding for the June Online Auction will commence on Thursday 20th June and will end on Thursday 26th June at 2pm AEST. by Marine Auctions Posted 7 Jun 17:19 NZST 2025 Santa Maria Cup in Annapolis, USA Day 3 2025 Santa Maria Cup in Annapolis, USA Day 3 Nicole Breault and Allie Blecher to meet in the final USA's Nicole Breault / Vela Racing and Allie Blecher / Team Baam have both advanced to the final of the Santa Maria Cup in Annapolis, the second stage of the 2025 Women's World Match Racing Tour championship. by Women's WMRT Posted 7 Jun 16:48 NZST Black Foils complete three days of practice Black Foils complete three days of practice Mubadala New York Sail Grand Prix will be the first event since March following a fleet pitstop A rare three days of practice sailing have provided the ideal lead into the return of SailGP racing for the Black Foils after a longer than expected break between events. by Ben Mackey, Black Foils Media Posted 7 Jun 16:38 NZST Avoid sail damage - Sail Exchange's free guide Avoid sail damage - Sail Exchange's free guide How you handle your sails matters It's that time of year when the world splits—down south, we're packing sails away for winter, while up north, it's all hands on deck getting ready for a new season. by Sail Exchange Posted 7 Jun 16:28 NZST Scandinavian Gold Cup at Sopot, Poland Day 2 Scandinavian Gold Cup at Sopot, Poland Day 2 Three boats are now through to the final stage Three boats are now through to the final stage of the Scandinavian Gold Cup in Sopot, Poland. Aspire, Marie-Françoise XXII and Artemis (NOR 57, Kristian Nergaard, Johan Barne Trond, Solli-Sæther) have each won one race each. by Robert Deaves Posted 7 Jun 13:48 NZST Hamilton Island Race Week Accommodation Deals Hamilton Island Race Week Accommodation Deals Our most popular race week properties available now at reduced rates Hamilton Island Race Week is fast approaching and if you're quick, we have some prime race week viewing spots available where you can watch some of the world's best racing yachts sail by and be close to all the celebrations. by Whitsunday Holidays Posted 7 Jun 09:05 NZST 49er, 49erFX and Nacra 17 Europeans Day 4 49er, 49erFX and Nacra 17 Europeans Day 4 Bergmann with Wille keep their nerve to move into FX lead Olympic veterans in the 49erFX Marla Bergmann with Hanna Wille (GER) kept their nerve and used their speed to move into the lead, scoring the fewest points on day 4. by 49er & Nacra 17 Sailing Posted 7 Jun 07:48 NZST Galicia 52 Super Series Royal Cup Day 4 Galicia 52 Super Series Royal Cup Day 4 Hutchinson adding the missing element as American Magic Quantum Racing close in on title Now holding a 13-points lead after today's two races contested at the Galicia 52 Super Series Royal Cup, American Magic Quantum Racing crew are on the cusp of completing their first 52 SUPER SERIES regatta win since victory in Barcelona in September 2022. by 52 Super Series Posted 7 Jun 05:38 NZST Rooster Sailing's 2025 Collection Just Dropped Rooster Sailing's 2025 Collection Just Dropped From the redesigned Technical Shorts to the all-new SB2 Deck Trainers From the redesigned Technical Shorts to the all-new SB2 Deck Trainers, the 2025 collection has been developed with real sailors, for real conditions. by Rooster Posted 7 Jun 04:00 NZST 2025 Santa Maria Cup in Annapolis, USA Day 2 2025 Santa Maria Cup in Annapolis, USA Day 2 Final four skippers emerge from a competitive qualifying double-round robin stage A thrilling second day of racing at the 2025 Santa Maria Cup saw the final four skippers emerge from a competitive qualifying double-round robin stage. by Women's WMRT Posted 6 Jun 16:47 NZST Collinson FX: June 6: EU cuts rates Collinson FX: June 6: EU cuts rates President Trump held an important phone conversation with Chinese President Xi. Trade wars were the market focus, once again overnight, as President Trump held an important phone conversation with Chinese President Xi. by Collinson FX Posted 6 Jun 12:42 NZST SailGP to Kick Off Summer in New York SailGP to Kick Off Summer in New York With this Weekend's Mubadala New York Sail Grand Prix An unforgettable weekend of high-speed, close-to-shore racing and world-class entertainment will take place this weekend when the Mubadala New York Sail Grand Prix takes place in front of the most famous skyline in the world. by SailGP Posted 6 Jun 09:36 NZST Scandinavian Gold Cup at Sopot, Poland Day 1 Scandinavian Gold Cup at Sopot, Poland Day 1 A slow start with very little wind The Scandinavian Gold Cup opened Thursday in Sopot, Poland, with seven 5.5 Metres competing for this historic and iconic trophy that dates back to 1922. Unfortunately, there was not enough wind to even complete one race. by Robert Deaves Posted 6 Jun 08:58 NZST 49er, 49erFX and Nacra 17 Europeans Day 3 49er, 49erFX and Nacra 17 Europeans Day 3 A six-hour bake on the water Veteran and multi-Olympic race officer Sulis was clear at the morning briefing, "Our priority is to get three races for the 49er so they can progress to the gold fleet." by 49er & Nacra 17 Sailing Posted 6 Jun 08:33 NZST Galicia 52 Super Series Royal Cup Day 3 Galicia 52 Super Series Royal Cup Day 3 Platoon Aviation turn up the heat but don't dent American Magic Quantum Racing's lead After a disappointing first regatta of the season when they finished in an uncharacteristic last position in Saint-Tropez, the fortunes of the German flagged 2023 52 SUPER SERIES overall champions Platoon Aviation seem to have turned for the better. by 52 Super Series Posted 6 Jun 08:15 NZST Diverse international fleet for 5th Aegean 600 Diverse international fleet for 5th Aegean 600 rganizers from the Hellenic Offshore Racing Club report yet another large international fleet In a sign that this newest of the world's 600-mile classic offshore races has reached maturity, organizers from the Hellenic Offshore Racing Club are pleased to announce yet another large international fleet will be assembled for the 2025 Aegean 600. by Hellenic Offshore Racing Club Posted 6 Jun 06:03 NZST America's Cup: Another sponsor signs for Italians America's Cup: Another sponsor signs for Italians Luna Rossa has announced that Unipol has renewed its trust in the team Luna Rossa has announced that Unipol has renewed its trust in the team and will accompany it as an official sponsor for the duration of the 38th America's Cup. by Luna Rossa Challenge Posted 6 Jun 02:49 NZST SailGP: Media Conference concludes in New York SailGP: Media Conference concludes in New York Skippers speak ahead of the Mubadala New York Sail Grand Prix The media conference ahead of the Mubadala New York Sail Grand Prix has concluded, without any special points being revealed, save for Brazil lending a crew member to Germany. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World.com/nz Posted 6 Jun 01:37 NZST A decade of pushing the boundaries at A+T A decade of pushing the boundaries at A+T Celebrating 10 years of the world's best yacht instruments 2025 marks a decade of pushing the boundaries of quality and customer service in the global yachting industry for A+T Instruments. by A+T Instruments Posted 5 Jun 23:00 NZST Hugh Jackman and Ryan Reynolds Take the Helm Hugh Jackman and Ryan Reynolds Take the Helm As Co-Owners of the 'BONDS Flying Roos' Australia's SailGP Team Today Australia's three-time SailGP champions have unveiled a new identity as well as two new co-owners - Hugh Jackman and Ryan Reynolds - who join Driver and CEO Tom Slingsby in leading the freshly rebranded BONDS Flying Roos SailGP Team. by SailGP Posted 5 Jun 22:56 NZST Should SailGP ditch the wings? Should SailGP ditch the wings? As SailGP resumes in New York this weekend, we ask the question As SailGP resumes in New York this weekend, we ask the question of whether the F50's solid wingsails should be ditched and replaced instead with twin-skin mainsails, in a similar way to what is used on the AC75 and AC40 of the America's Cup. by Mark Jardine Posted 5 Jun 22:48 NZST 2025 Santa Maria Cup in Annapolis, USA Day 1 2025 Santa Maria Cup in Annapolis, USA Day 1 Racing in Women's World Match Racing Tour Event 2 underway Perfect conditions graced the opening day of the 2025 Santa Maria Cup in Annapolis, USA, Stage 2 of the 2025 Women's World Match Racing Tour following the tour season opener in San Francisco last week. by Women's WMRT Posted 5 Jun 17:39 NZST