Wing Foiling Nats land at Worser Bay Wing Foiling Nats land at Worser Bay Boards will fly. Nerves will fray. Wellington will do what Wellington does at the Wing Foiling Nats Boards will fly. Nerves will fray. Wellington will do what Wellington does. The 2026 Wing Foiling Nationals are landing at Worser Bay Boating Club — and it's going to be fast. by Mel Parkin Posted 23 Feb 18:15 NZDT Auckland Boat Show: Women in marine event Auckland Boat Show: Women in marine event New initiative aimed at strengthening diversity and connection across the marine sector The 25th Auckland Boat Show will open with a new initiative aimed at strengthening diversity and connection across the marine sector — the inaugural Women in Marine event. by Zoe Hawkins Posted 23 Feb 14:53 NZDT PIC Harbour Classic: Entries open PIC Harbour Classic: Entries open From a tiny fleet in year one… to 55 boats in year two… to over 80 last year ... and more in 2026 Entries are now open for the 2026 PIC Harbour Classic, Auckland's inclusive, social, and spectacular sailing event. With just five weeks until the weekend of 20-22 March by Fran Holland NZ Multihull Yacht Club Posted 23 Feb 14:06 NZDT Napier tops RS Feva SailGP Inspire Regatta Napier tops RS Feva SailGP Inspire Regatta A strong fleet of 37 boats competed in the RS Feva XL class across nine races The RS Feva SailGP Inspire Regatta 2026 was held at Royal Akarana Yacht Club in Auckland from February 12–15, running alongside the SailGP weekend. by Royal Akarana YC Posted 23 Feb 13:00 NZDT Conrad Colman at Auckland Boat Show Conrad Colman at Auckland Boat Show World-renowned offshore sailor Conrad Colman at Auckland Boat Show One year out from the 2027 Auckland stopover of the Ocean Race, the 25th Auckland Boat Show will welcome world-renowned offshore sailor Conrad Colman and the Aotearoa Ocean Racing team to the event. by Zoe Hawkins Posted 23 Feb 11:56 NZDT Micky Beckett on the appeal of the Switch Micky Beckett on the appeal of the Switch ILCA Olympian chooses the foiler when he's not campaigning his ILCA Mark Jardine chatted with ILCA Olympian Micky Beckett at the RYA Dinghy & Watersports Show 2026 about why he sails the Switch One Design foiling dinghy when he's not campaigning for the LA 2028 Olympics. by Mark Jardine Posted 24 Feb 07:00 NZDT 2026 Finn World Masters in Brisbane Day 1 2026 Finn World Masters in Brisbane Day 1 Brendan Casey sets the pace on the opening day Brendan Casey is the early leader at the Porsche Centre Brisbane 2026 Finn World Masters at the Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron, in Brisbane, Australia, after two race wins on the opening day, Monday. by Robert Deaves Posted 24 Feb 04:04 NZDT Maxi yacht showdown set for RORC Caribbean 600 Maxi yacht showdown set for RORC Caribbean 600 The monohull line honours fight will be between the Black Jack 100 and Leopard 3. Following the IMA maxi racing at the RORC Nelson's Cup and Antigua 360 last week, so competition continues today with the start of the 'main event' - the Caribbean 600, the 17th edition of the Royal Ocean Racing Club's offshore race. by International Maxi Association Posted 24 Feb 03:50 NZDT Allen fittings on Concours d'Elegance winner Midas Allen fittings on Concours d'Elegance winner Midas Ben Harden gives us a tour of the hardware at the RYA Dinghy & Watersports Show Mark Jardine chats with Allen's Ben Harden about the blocks and fittings on Midas, the stunning Hadron H2 which won the Concours d'Elegance at the 2026 Dinghy Show, including XHL blocks, dogbones, deck bushes, a ratchet block, and custom rudder stock. by Mark Jardine Posted 24 Feb 01:00 NZDT Video preview of the 2026 RORC Caribbean 600 Video preview of the 2026 RORC Caribbean 600 A spectacular international fleet of 56 boats will line up for the start The 17th edition of the RORC Caribbean 600 blazes into action from English Harbour, Antigua on Monday 23 February 2026, when a spectacular international fleet of 56 boats will line up for the start. by RORC Posted 23 Feb 22:18 NZDT Best kitesurfers kick off GKA Kite-Surf season Best kitesurfers kick off GKA Kite-Surf season A dramatic start in Cape Verde's Sal Island Cape Verde delivered a dramatic start to the 2026 GKA World Tour, as strategic riding and mental resilience proved decisive in tricky conditions. by Gemma Hamaini Posted 23 Feb 22:01 NZDT Moana Auckland: Free Shoreline Social weekend Moana Auckland: Free Shoreline Social weekend Moana Auckland, New Zealand's Ocean Festival returns at the end of February Moana Auckland, New Zealand's Ocean Festival returns at the end of February opening with Moana Auckland Shoreline Social, a free, relaxed waterfront weekend bringing fresh seafood, live music and hands-on experiences. by Tataki Auckland Unlimited/aucklandnz.com Posted 23 Feb 15:17 NZDT The 56th Finn World Masters opens in Brisbane The 56th Finn World Masters opens in Brisbane A series of eight races is scheduled The Porsche Centre Brisbane 2026 Finn World Masters was opened Sunday evening at the Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron, in Brisbane, Australia. Just over 100 sailors from 18 nations are entered for the event. by Robert Deaves Posted 23 Feb 06:23 NZDT Sevenstar Welcome Party Sevenstar Welcome Party Caribbean vibes before the RORC Caribbean 600 After a briefing for skippers taking part in the RORC Caribbean 600, it was time to enjoy the Sevenstar Welcome Party on the lawn at Antigua Yacht Club. by RORC Posted 23 Feb 05:08 NZDT Tim Tavinor inducted to Finn Class Hall of Fame Tim Tavinor inducted to Finn Class Hall of Fame During the opening ceremony of the Porsche Centre Brisbane Finn World Masters During the opening ceremony of the Porsche Centre Brisbane 2026 Finn World Masters, Tim Tavinor became the second inductee into the Finn Class Hall of Fame inside of a week. Rafa Trujillo joined the Finn Class Hall of Fame last week. by Robert Deaves Posted 22 Feb 23:46 NZDT Cape Horn Hall of Fame nominations close April 30 Cape Horn Hall of Fame nominations close April 30 That's time enough to include the winner of the Globe 40 News of a new Jules Verne Challenge record circumnavigation via Cape Horn set by French the team aboard Sodebo Ultim 3 skippered by Thomas Coville on January 25 provides a timely reminder for sailing enthusiasts to nominate their favourite Cape Horner. by Barry Pickthall for IACH Posted 22 Feb 22:47 NZDT 18ft Skiff Club Championship & Season Point Score 18ft Skiff Club Championship & Season Point Score Yandoo and Sixt formalise their victories as the two series end The Yandoo team of John Winning Jr, Fang Warren and Lewis Brake formalised their victory in the Australian 18 Footers League's Club Championship for 2025-26 season with another masterly display in Race 14 (the final race). by Frank Quealey Posted 22 Feb 21:50 NZDT Palm Beach XI takes flight Palm Beach XI takes flight Successfully validating her radical new C-foil configuration Palm Beach XI successfully validated her radical new C-foil configuration, reaching 29 knots of boat speed in a beautiful 22-knot nor'easter on the iconic Sydney Harbour. by Palm Beach Motor Yachts Posted 22 Feb 18:59 NZDT 55th Trofeo Princesa Sofía Mallorca in mixed mode 55th Trofeo Princesa Sofía Mallorca in mixed mode Los Angeles 2028 will be the second Olympic Games with two events for mixed crews As the first regatta of the season to muster all ten disciplines of the current Olympic cycle, the 55th Trofeo Princesa Sofía Mallorca by FERGUS Hotels welcomes mixed crews aspiring to glory in Los Angeles 2028 in the 470 Mixed and Nacra 17 categories. by Trofeo S.A.R. Princesa Sofía Posted 22 Feb 08:15 NZDT Le Mare has the Midas touch Le Mare has the Midas touch To win the Concours d'Elegance at the RYA Dinghy & Watersports Show The Concours d'Elegance at the RYA Dinghy & Watersports Show 2026 has been won by Richard Le Mare's Hadron H2 'Midas'. by Mark Jardine Posted 22 Feb 06:46 NZDT Records crown RORC Nelson's Cup finale Records crown RORC Nelson's Cup finale The race around Antigua was blessed with superb conditions The fourth edition of the RORC Nelson's Cup Series came to a conclusion with the Antigua 360 Race, organised in partnership with the Antigua Yacht Club. by Louay Habib / RORC Posted 22 Feb 05:46 NZDT RORC Caribbean 600 - How to follow the race RORC Caribbean 600 - How to follow the race A spectacular international fleet of 57 boats will line up for the start The 17th edition of the RORC Caribbean 600 bursts into life from English Harbour, Antigua on Monday 23 February 2026 and wherever you are in the world, you can follow every mile. by RORC Posted 22 Feb 03:04 NZDT Globe40 Leg 5 Update Globe40 Leg 5 Update On the road to the Horn, tough first days After a superb start in Valparaiso Bay, the competitors in the 5th leg had to contend with very challenging conditions as soon as they passed the protective point of the bay; namely, a course to sail upwind in 25 to 30 knots of wind and choppy seas. by Sirius Events Posted 21 Feb 18:21 NZDT Records tumble in the Antigua 360 Records tumble in the Antigua 360 RORC's annual anticlockwise lap of Antigua To break records on modern day sail boats requires a fine balance between strong wind and flat water as too much of the former creates too large a seaway limiting top speed. by International Maxi Association Posted 21 Feb 14:08 NZDT Argo smashes Antigua 360 record Argo smashes Antigua 360 record Jason Carroll's MOD70 blasted around the 48nm course in just under 2.5 hours The Royal Ocean Racing Club Antigua 360 Race organised in partnership with the Antigua Yacht Club has a new race record! Jason Carroll's MOD70 Argo blasted around the 48nm course in an elapsed time of 2 Hrs 29 Mins 20 Secs. by Louay Habib / RORC Posted 21 Feb 11:02 NZDT This was a fishing net This was a fishing net The Henri-Lloyd Bergen line uses pioneering NetPlus® recycled nylon Born from the sea, we feel a responsibility to protect it. Our Bergen line uses pioneering NetPlus® recycled nylon, transforming discarded fishing nets into high-performance fabric. by Henri-Lloyd Posted 21 Feb 07:30 NZDT Playbook & preparation for the RORC Caribbean 600 Playbook & preparation for the RORC Caribbean 600 Pressure over promise: Extracts from Brian Thompson's 600 Playbook The RORC Caribbean 600 is a race of fine margins. Across countless tactical corners, preparation, positioning and playbook calls will decide who thrives. by Louay Habib / RORC Posted 21 Feb 07:17 NZDT McIntyre Mini Globe fleet sets off on the last leg McIntyre Mini Globe fleet sets off on the last leg 2300-miles from Recife, Brazil to the finish line in Antigua On Thursday 19th February 2026 at 2pm local time, eleven ALMA Class Globe 580 Mighty Mini's racing in the McIntyre Mini Globe Race set sail from Recife in Brazil on the last 2300-mile leg of a 24,000-mile solo race around the planet. by McIntyre Mini Globe Race Posted 21 Feb 02:11 NZDT The World's Toughest Race? The World's Toughest Race? Clipper Round the World Yacht Race Update after Stage 6 The Clipper Round the World Race is what many regard as true ocean racing. Exposed to the elements on deck in traditionally shaped displacement yachts. by Mark Jardine Posted 20 Feb 22:30 NZDT MarkSetBot Version 5 launched! MarkSetBot Version 5 launched! Savings up to 46% on Refurbished Bots Now is a great time to consider MarkSetBot as MarkSetBot Version 5 has been launched and there are savings up to 46% on Refurbished Bots. by MarkSetBot Posted 20 Feb 20:05 NZDT 18ft Skiff Club Championship Finale this Sunday 18ft Skiff Club Championship Finale this Sunday Last race before the 2026 Giltinan Championship When the Australian 18 Footers League fleet lines up on Sunday for the final race of the Club Championship, it will be the last opportunity for each team to test their form against rivals in race conditions for the Giltinan 18ft Skiff World Championship. by Frank Quealey Posted 20 Feb 19:48 NZDT Seventieth Finn Gold Cup in Brisbane overall Seventieth Finn Gold Cup in Brisbane overall Alessandro Marega becomes first Italian to win Finn Gold Cup Alessandro Marega has won the Porsche Centre Brisbane 2026 Finn Gold Cup after an incredible week of world class sailing at the Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron, in Brisbane, Australia. by Robert Deaves Posted 20 Feb 18:47 NZDT RORC Nelson's Cup overall RORC Nelson's Cup overall Come-from-behind IMA maxi victory for Leopard 3 Antigua saved the best for last with trade winds edging into the high teens for the third and final day of racing for the IMA Maxi class at the Royal Ocean Racing Club's Nelson's Cup held off Antigua's English Harbour. by International Maxi Association Posted 20 Feb 15:55 NZDT Live Ocean: Jono Ridler - At the halfway point Live Ocean: Jono Ridler - At the halfway point Open water marathon swimmer Jono Ridler has hit the halfway mark of Swim4TheOcean Open water marathon swimmer Jono Ridler has hit the halfway mark of Swim4TheOcean - his world-record swim attempt from North Cape to Wellington with a call to end bottom trawling. New Video. by Jodie Bakewell-White - Live Ocean Racing Posted 20 Feb 15:55 NZDT Rafa Trujillo inducted to Finn Class Hall of Fame Rafa Trujillo inducted to Finn Class Hall of Fame During the closing ceremony of the Porsche Centre Brisbane 2026 Finn Gold Cup Rafa Trujillo has been inducted into the Finn Class Hall of Fame during the closing ceremony of the Porsche Centre Brisbane 2026 Finn Gold Cup at the Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron, in Brisbane, Australia. by Robert Deaves Posted 20 Feb 02:37 NZDT ORC Worlds entries reach 118 boats ORC Worlds entries reach 118 boats With 25 maxis confirmed for Tre Golfi Sailing Week 2026 Entries for the ORC World Championship, the flagship event of the Tre Golfi Sailing Week 2026, will officially close on 28 February. To date, 118 boats are entered, confirming the event as one of the most important and best-attended fixtures. by Tre Golfi Sailing Week Posted 20 Feb 01:45 NZDT RORC Nelson's Cup Day 2: Deep Blue double RORC Nelson's Cup Day 2: Deep Blue double Less boisterous in Antigua with the sun out and generally flat water After day one's maelstrom, the second day of racing for the IMA Maxi class at the RORC Nelson's Cup in Antigua was less boisterous, with the sun out, generally flat water and a moderate breeze that topped out at 15 knots. by International Maxi Association Posted 19 Feb 13:43 NZDT 2026 RORC Nelson's Cup Day 2 2026 RORC Nelson's Cup Day 2 Battles and razor-thin margins For the second day of racing at the 2026 RORC Nelson's Cup Series, the easterly breeze was a steady 16 knots, marginally stronger than the first day, but in comparison to a rainy opener, the glorious Caribbean sunshine lasted throughout. by Louay Habib / RORC Posted 19 Feb 13:18 NZDT SailGP: "Limit drastically escalated situation" SailGP: "Limit drastically escalated situation" Peter Burling says a foil system limit "drastically escalated the situation" just before collision Black Foils skipper Peter Burling says a foil system limit on their port foil, "drastically escalated the situation" ahead of the high speed collision with DS Automobiles, in Race 3 of ITM NZ SailGP in Auckland. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World.com/nz Posted 19 Feb 13:09 NZDT When It Matters, Trust Zhik When It Matters, Trust Zhik The 2026 Collection has Landed Built through athlete collaboration, relentless testing and responsible design, the 2026 Collection sets a new benchmark across the water. 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When it matters, performance is not negotiable. by Zhik Posted 19 Feb 12:30 NZDT SailGP: Kiwis and French to miss Sydney SailGP: Kiwis and French to miss Sydney New Zealand and France will not compete at next weekend's KPMG Sydney Sail Grand Prix New Zealand and France will not compete at next weekend's KPMG Sydney Sail Grand Prix, following the high-speed collision between the two F50s in Auckland. by SailGP.com Posted 19 Feb 12:18 NZDT Globe40 Leg 5 Start Globe40 Leg 5 Start The Horn Totem and the steep climb back to Brazil Today at 2:20 PM local time (5:20 PM UTC), the competitors in the 2nd edition of the GLOBE40 set off from Valparaiso Bay in 25 knots of wind and bright sunshine for the 5th leg of the race. by Sirius Events Posted 19 Feb 09:46 NZDT RORC Caribbean 600 - From titans to trailblazers RORC Caribbean 600 - From titans to trailblazers Nearly 500 sailors from 40 different countries around the world will be competing Organised by the Royal Ocean Racing Club in association with the Antigua Yacht Club, the 17th edition of the RORC Caribbean 600 promises another compelling chapter of magnificent offshore racing in the Caribbean. by Louay Habib / RORC Posted 19 Feb 08:39 NZDT Ice and Snow Sailing Worlds in Sweden Day 2 Ice and Snow Sailing Worlds in Sweden Day 2 Four Decades of Sailing Carved in Ice With the wind refusing to cooperate on Lake Mälaren today, racing at the 2026 Ice and Snow Sailing World Championships remained on hold. But a quiet racecourse doesn't mean a quiet community. by Marina Psychogyiou Posted 19 Feb 06:50 NZDT Seventieth Finn Gold Cup in Brisbane Day 4 Seventieth Finn Gold Cup in Brisbane Day 4 Conditions change and points tighten on penultimate day Anders Pedersen's lead at the Porsche Centre Brisbane 2026 Finn Gold Cup has been reduced to just one point with one day left to sail after two more races were completed on Wednesday. by Robert Deaves Posted 19 Feb 04:00 NZDT Manly Club Championship Update Manly Club Championship Update How times are changing... and fast Almost 100 years of Manly 16ft Skiff Club history is a race away from being turned on its head after Red Pumps Red tightened its grip on the 2025/26 club championship with back-to-back podium finishes at the weekend. by Adam Lucius Posted 19 Feb 02:23 NZDT SailGP: French and Kiwi F50 hulls joined SailGP: French and Kiwi F50 hulls joined The still usable pieces of the DS Automobiles and Black Foils F50s have been reassembled The still usable pieces of the DS Automobiles and Black Foils F50s have been reassembled at the Southern Spars facility in Avondale, West Auckland. - new images by Richard Gladwell, Sail-World.com/nz Posted 18 Feb 20:48 NZDT Ice and Snow Sailing Worlds in Sweden Day 1 Ice and Snow Sailing Worlds in Sweden Day 1 Rumm Sets the Tone in Västerås The first day of racing in Västerås opened with light but steady winds — just enough for the fleets to stretch their legs and ease into championship mode. Conditions allowed the kite fleet to complete a full programme of six course races. by Marina Psychogyiou Posted 18 Feb 20:40 NZDT