SailGP: Images of Guanabara Bay SailGP: Images of Guanabara Bay These images give some idea of why the breeze on Guanabara Bay suffers from land influence These images, shot during the 2016 Olympics, and the 2026 SailGP regatta in Rio de Janeiro - give some idea of why the breeze on Guanabara Bay is highly variable in pressure and direction. by Richard Gladwell- Sail-World.com Posted 12 Apr 16:18 NZST SailGP Rio: Tight at the top - Day 1 SailGP Rio: Tight at the top - Day 1 USA continues their excellent form of Season 6 - in second overall after four races. The Bonds Flying Roos lead the fleet with 28 points after the opening four fleet races of the Enel Rio Sail Grand Prix. A red-hot U.S. SailGP Team is close behind in second (27 points), while Artemis SailGP Team round out the podium group. by SailGP Media Posted 12 Apr 10:48 NZST Tom Slingsby reveals all including his next Cup Tom Slingsby reveals all including his next Cup Interview: America's Cup winner, Olympic Gold medalist, and multiple SailGP Grand Final winner America's Cup winner, Olympic Gold medalist, and multiple SailGP Grand Final winner, Tom Slingsby spoke recently at Sydney's Double Bay Sailing Club. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World Posted 12 Apr 01:06 NZST 2026 Cannes Malta Race announced 2026 Cannes Malta Race announced Connecting two of the Mediterranean's most celebrated sailing destinations The Royal Malta Yacht Club (RMYC) and the Cannes Yacht Club have announced the launch of the 2026 Cannes Malta Race, a compelling offshore event that connects two of the Mediterranean's most celebrated sailing destinations. by Royal Malta YC & Cannes YC Posted 11 Apr 19:02 NZST Vaikobi Full Zip Hooded Towel Vaikobi Full Zip Hooded Towel Not your average beach poncho Vaikobi's Hooded Change Towels are designed for those who don't stop when conditions turn. by Vaikobi Posted 11 Apr 09:30 NZST USA 18ft Skiff Challenge - a brief history USA 18ft Skiff Challenge - a brief history 2026 saw first US competitor at JJ Giltinan World Championship since 2019 The participation of Mikey Radziejowski, David Liebenberg and Daniel Roberts at the 2026 JJ Giltinan Championship marked the return of a USA competitor at the championship for the first time since Katie Love skippered Panasonic Lumix in 2019. by Frank Quealey Posted 11 Apr 09:02 NZST Three new 52 SUPER SERIES teams Three new 52 SUPER SERIES teams Among the 14 boats starting the season at Puerto Portals When the five regatta 2026 52 SUPER SERIES season starts there will be three new teams among the 14 boats representing 11 different nations competing on the legendary Bay of Palma at Puerto Portals 52 SUPER SERIES Sailing Week. by 52 Super Series Posted 11 Apr 03:44 NZST 60th OK Dinghy World Rankings 60th OK Dinghy World Rankings Nick Craig back on top Nick Craig has returned to the top of the OK Dinghy World Ranking List for the first time in two years. He replaces Andy Davis, who drops to second with former World No.1 Patric Mure remaining in third. by Robert Deaves Posted 11 Apr 01:37 NZST ETNZ backs RNZYS Youth Program ETNZ backs RNZYS Youth Program Emirates Team NZ is the new naming partner of the Royal NZ Yacht Squadron Youth Program Emirates Team New Zealand is the new naming partner of the Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron Youth Training Programme by Suellen Hurling/RNZYS Posted 10 Apr 21:28 NZST An action-packed 2026 season ahead for IMOCA An action-packed 2026 season ahead for IMOCA With five races including the Vendée Arctique, The Ocean Race Atlantic and the Route du Rhum Antoine Mermod, the President of the IMOCA Class, is looking forward to what will be his ninth season at the helm of the world's most exciting offshore ocean racing class, and says 2026 is going to be another action-packed year. by Ed Gorman / IMOCA Globe Series Posted 10 Apr 20:52 NZST DS Automobiles SailGP Team France back in action DS Automobiles SailGP Team France back in action A reshuffled line-up following the Auckland incident The DS Automobiles SailGP Team France returns to racing at the ENEL Rio Sail Grand Prix, marking the first SailGP event ever held in South America. by France SailGP Team Posted 10 Apr 06:08 NZST Doyle Sails: Part of the SailGP team Doyle Sails: Part of the SailGP team With the award of a new five-year contract, the Doyle Sails' success story continues Doyle Sails has been a key supplier to the SailGP circuit since its inception. With the award of a new five-year contract, the success story continues. Russell Coutts and Mike Sanderson explain by Ivor Wilkins for Doyle Sails Posted 10 Apr 01:38 NZST Quantum Pacific Enters SailGP Quantum Pacific Enters SailGP With Acquisition of Championship-Winning Spain Team SailGP, the most exciting racing on water, today announced the sale of the Los Gallos SailGP Team (Spain) to the Quantum Pacific Group ("Quantum Pacific"), marking a landmark moment for both the championship and Spanish sport. by SailGP Posted 10 Apr 00:38 NZST Entries now open for 36th Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup Entries now open for 36th Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup Notice of Race for the event at the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda published online today Entries for the 36th edition of the Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup are officially open as of this morning. The Notice of Race and entry form are available online. by Yacht Club Costa Smeralda Posted 9 Apr 22:19 NZST America's Cup: IMG Licencing appointed for AC38 America's Cup: IMG Licencing appointed for AC38 IMG Licensing as the exclusive global licensing agency for the Naples event The organisers of the Louis Vuitton 38th America's Cup, the world's most prestigious and historic yachting competition, have appointed IMG Licensing as the exclusive global licensing agency for the 38th America's Cup to be held in Naples, Italy. by ACP Media Posted 9 Apr 21:06 NZST 2026 Fireball Worlds – Early Bird Entry Ends Soon 2026 Fireball Worlds – Early Bird Entry Ends Soon A quick reminder that the reduced early bird entry fee period ends on 30th April A quick reminder that the reduced early bird entry fee period for the 2026 Fireball World Championships ends on 30th April. by UK Fireball Association Posted 9 Apr 20:51 NZST Marine Auctions: April Online Auctions Marine Auctions: April Online Auctions Online Bidding will open on Friday 24th April The Online Bidding will open on Friday 24th April and will end on Thursday 30th April at 2pm AEST. by Marine Auctions Posted 9 Apr 19:50 NZST 2026 Blokart North American Championship 2026 Blokart North American Championship Four days of wind at Ivanpah Dry Lake are never a given, but when it does settle in, it delivers Four days of wind at Ivanpah Dry Lake are never a given, but when it does settle in, this unique venue delivers. by Deb Whitehorse & Nina Fleming Posted 9 Apr 17:25 NZST Australian Women's Keelboat Regatta update Australian Women's Keelboat Regatta update Kiwis return as new skippers practice A New Zealand team and two new skippers are among the latest entries for the 34th Australian Keelboat Regatta (AWKR) to be held on the King's Birthday weekend from 5-8 June, 2026. by Di Pearson / AWKR media Posted 9 Apr 16:57 NZST NZ's Sean Herbert has promising start NZ's Sean Herbert has promising start New Zealand's Sean Herbert is seventh overall at the Formula Wing Europeans in Naples New Zealand's Sean Herbert has made a strong start at the Formula Wing European Championships in Naples, sitting seventh overall after the opening day of racing in a fleet of more than 80 competitors. by Eduan Roos/Yachting Posted 9 Apr 13:04 NZST Collinson FX: Apr 9: Oil prices collapse Collinson FX: Apr 9: Oil prices collapse Oil prices have collapsed nearly US$20pb, while equities surged and bond yields tumbled. Market confidence surged following the agreement of a two-week ceasefire, which included the opening of the Straits of Hormuz. Oil prices collapsed nearly US$20pb, while equities surged and bond yields tumbled. by Collinson FX Posted 9 Apr 12:29 NZST American Magic sells key America's Cup assets American Magic sells key America's Cup assets To American Racing Challenger Team USA American Magic today confirmed that American Racing Challenger Team USA has acquired key America's Cup sailing assets from the team, including the AC75 yacht Patriot and two AC40 platforms. by American Magic Posted 9 Apr 05:46 NZST OKDIA News - 2026 Event updates OKDIA News - 2026 Event updates Last call for 2026 World Championship There are now more than 150 confirmed entries for the 2026 World Championship at Skovshoved, Denmark. by Robert Deaves Posted 9 Apr 04:48 NZST Palm Beach Motor Yachts partners 52 SUPER SERIES Palm Beach Motor Yachts partners 52 SUPER SERIES As the circuit's official Destination Partner Palm Beach Motor Yachts has proudly committed to all five regattas of the 2026 52 SUPER SERIES as the circuit's official Destination Partner. by 52 Super Series Posted 9 Apr 02:40 NZST New USA America's Cup team announced New USA America's Cup team announced American Racing Challenger Team USA is the latest Challenger accepted for the 2027 Cup American Racing Challenger Team USA, representing Challenging Yacht Club Sail Newport, has been confirmed as an Official Challenger for the Louis Vuitton 38th America's Cup, marking a major moment in the resurgence of American sailing on the global stage. by ACP Media/American Magic/S-W Posted 9 Apr 00:43 NZST World Sailing strengthens Classification Framework World Sailing strengthens Classification Framework The workshop builds directly on the successful submission of World Sailing's IPC Self-Assessment. World Sailing last week convened a focused group of International Classifiers in London for a dedicated Para Classification Rules Workshop, marking a key step in the continued development of Para Inclusive Sailing. by World Sailing Posted 8 Apr 22:38 NZST SailGP: New boat in build for Black Foils SailGP: New boat in build for Black Foils The team will receive an entirely new boat from SailGP Technologies New Zealand's Black Foils will not be on the start line at this week's Enel Rio Sail Grand Prix but are pursuing a return to racing as soon as possible. Date for resuming sailing to be confirmed after Rio. by BlackFoils Posted 8 Apr 14:15 NZST Auckland teenager makes NZ sailing history Auckland teenager makes NZ sailing history Zofia Wells is the first female sailor to win the overall title at the NZ Optimist Nationals Auckland teenager Zofia Wells has etched her name into New Zealand sailing history, becoming the first female sailor to win the overall title at the prestigious New Zealand Optimist National Championships. by Eduan Roos, Yachting Posted 8 Apr 13:35 NZST Ready for Adventure? Ready for Adventure? Discover Your Perfect Vaikobi Bag... We know how much bags get put to the test when you're lugging wet gear, hiking, throwing it into a boat or onto the sand. That's why Vaikobi our bags are constructed and tested to be durable, salt-resistant and have just the right amount of storage. by Vaikobi Posted 8 Apr 09:30 NZST 2026 UK IOM National Championship 2026 UK IOM National Championship Datchet Delivers a True Test Ahead of the Worlds The 2026 UK IOM National Championships at Datchet Water Sailing Club proved to be far more than a domestic title fight. by Nigel Barrow Posted 8 Apr 06:19 NZST Olympic class racing, Caribbean racing, Globe40 Olympic class racing, Caribbean racing, Globe40 Important times to be speed checking against rivals The Los Angeles 2028 Olympics might still be more than two years over the horizon, but for Olympic hopefuls and medal-ceremony contenders alike, these are important times to be speed checking against rivals. by David Schmidt Posted 8 Apr 03:00 NZST Toyota NZ Optimist Nats - Day 4 - Wells wins Toyota NZ Optimist Nats - Day 4 - Wells wins Zofia Wells adds the NZ Open Optimist title to her already impressive record in multiple classes. Glendowie BC's Zofia Wells has added the NZ Open Optimist title to her already impressive record, in multiple classes, blitzing the Optimist fleet to win seven of the 11 races in which she sailed. by Sail-World.com Posted 8 Apr 02:47 NZST Rolex Middle Sea Race attracts both new and old Rolex Middle Sea Race attracts both new and old The 47th edition has already attracted a positive burst of entries With six months to go before its spectacular start in Grand Harbour, the 47th edition of the Rolex Middle Sea Race has already attracted a positive burst of entries. by Rolex Middle Sea Race Posted 8 Apr 01:11 NZST America's Cup: Marzio Perrelli to head ACP America's Cup: Marzio Perrelli to head ACP America's Cup Partnership (ACP) has now confirmed Marzio Perrelli as CEO As reported in Sail-World and some Italian media in mid-February, the America's Cup Partnership (ACP) has now confirmed former Sky Italy as Executive Vice President, Marzio Perrelli as Chief Executive Officer. by ACP/Sail-World Posted 7 Apr 21:15 NZST Hansa Worlds to be held at Sciez-sur-Léman, France Hansa Worlds to be held at Sciez-sur-Léman, France Set on the shores of Europe's largest lake in May 2027 The Hansa World Championship, held every two years, will come to France for the first time since its creation in 2007. Set on the shores of Europe's largest lake, at Sciez-sur-Léman from May 1 to 8, 2027 by Agence TB Press Posted 7 Apr 19:45 NZST Globe40 Leg 6 Update Globe40 Leg 6 Update Fierce Strategies and Competitions on the Road to Lorient Having set off a week ago from Recife, Brazil, the eight competitors in the final leg of the 2025/2026 GLOBE40 have already encountered several different conditions. by Sirius Events Posted 7 Apr 16:59 NZST Mission Accomplished! Mission Accomplished! Keeping it in the family was always really the main mission. Just ask him… Keeping it in the family was always really the main mission. Just ask him… Now at 138 days and some change, Tristan Gourlay has shaved a fair old chunk off the 179 days and change his dad, Ken, set 19 and a bit years ago. by John Curnow, Sail-World.com AUS Editor Posted 7 Apr 10:00 NZST Toyota NZ Optimist Nationals New Plymouth - Day 3 Toyota NZ Optimist Nationals New Plymouth - Day 3 Glendowie's Zofia Wells continues to make the front running after the third day of racing Glendowie BC's Zofia Wells continues to make the front running after the third day of racing at the Toyota NZ Optimist Nationals, being sailed from New Plymouth Yacht Club. by Sail-World.com Posted 7 Apr 01:02 NZST Toyota NZ Optimist Nationals New Plymouth - Day 2 Toyota NZ Optimist Nationals New Plymouth - Day 2 Female sailors continue to dominate the top three places on the leaderboard after Day 2 Female sailors continue to dominate the top three places on the leaderboard after Day 2 of the Toyota NZ Optimist Nationals being sailed from New Plymouth Yacht Club. by Sail-World.com Posted 5 Apr 22:30 NZST 55th Trofeo Princesa Sofia Mallorca Prize Giving 55th Trofeo Princesa Sofia Mallorca Prize Giving Swedes Emil Järudd and Hanna Jonsson award the Sofia Trophy as overall winners The awards ceremony for the 55th Trofeo Princesa Sofia Mallorca by FERGUS Hotels brought the curtain down on a thrilling edition, which saw the debut of new competition formats ahead of the 2028 Los Angeles Games. by Trofeo S.A.R. Princesa Sofía Posted 5 Apr 18:48 NZST Enel Rio SailGP: Will ask plenty of Questions Enel Rio SailGP: Will ask plenty of Questions Racing on the Stadium course in the Rio 2016 Olympics, saw reputations made and destroyed. SailGP lands in Rio for its long-awaited South American debut, where iconic scenery meets wildly unpredictable racing. by SailGP Media Posted 5 Apr 13:07 NZDT NZL Sailing Team: Palma - Day 6 NZL Sailing Team: Palma - Day 6 George Gautrey finished fifth in the ILCA 7 in the first major international regatta for 2026 George Gautrey has made a strong start to his international season, finishing fifth in the ILCA 7 at the 2026 Princess Sofia Regatta in Palma de Mallorca. by Eduan Roos/Yachting Posted 5 Apr 11:16 NZDT 470 Class at 55th Trofeo Princesa Sofia overall 470 Class at 55th Trofeo Princesa Sofia overall Jordi Xammar and Marta Cardona win “at home” The 55th edition of the Trofeo Princesa Sofía, held last week in Palma Bay, marked the opening event of this year's Sailing Grand Slam. Jordi Xammar and Marta Cardona won the regatta. by International 470 Class Association Posted 5 Apr 05:47 NZDT 55th Trofeo Princesa Sofia Mallorca overall 55th Trofeo Princesa Sofia Mallorca overall Thrilling Finals showdowns as ten Sofía titles decided on glorious Bay of Palma The sun shone and the sea breeze blew exactly as per the script for a blockbuster finale to Palma, Mallorca's giant 55 Trofeo Princesa Sofía Mallorca by FERGUS Hotels, the curtain raiser to the 2026 Olympic classes season. by Trofeo S.A.R. Princesa Sofía Posted 5 Apr 04:19 NZDT 49er, 49erFX & Nacra 17 at Princesa Sofía overall 49er, 49erFX & Nacra 17 at Princesa Sofía overall Titles decided after a week of tight racing and a few late twists It was a big final day at the Trofeo Princesa Sofía, with titles decided across all three Olympic fleets after a week of tight racing and a few late twists. by 49er & Nacra 17 Sailing Posted 5 Apr 03:35 NZDT Toyota NZ Optimist Nationals New Plymouth - Day 1 Toyota NZ Optimist Nationals New Plymouth - Day 1 The 2026 Toyota Optimist Nationals got underway on Saturday from New Plymouth Yacht Club. The 2026 Toyota Optimist Nationals got underway on Saturday from New Plymouth Yacht Club, on a stunning Taranaki day. by Sail-World.com Posted 4 Apr 22:09 NZDT Glenn Ashby SailGP Team France for Rio Glenn Ashby SailGP Team France for Rio Replacing Leigh McMillan as he recovers from a shoulder injury Glenn Ashby is set to join the DS Automobiles SailGP Team France as wing trimmer from the Rio Sail Grand Prix, replacing Leigh McMillan as he recovers from a shoulder injury sustained following the Auckland incident. by France SailGP Team Posted 4 Apr 21:58 NZDT 470 Class at 55th Trofeo Princesa Sofia day 5 470 Class at 55th Trofeo Princesa Sofia day 5 Top 10 teams selected: 470 fleet ready for the Medal Series The final day of the elimination series concluded in excellent conditions in the Bay of Palma. Despite a short delay in the morning, two races were completed smoothly, setting the stage for the Medal Series. by International 470 Class Association Posted 4 Apr 20:17 NZDT