America's Cup Recon: Apr 24 - Funky Friday America's Cup Recon: Apr 24 - Funky Friday Emirates Team New Zealand continued their second block of testing on Friday - mostly sail testing Emirates Team NZ continued their second block of testing on Friday in a variable breeze that kicked up into a solid 18kts during the session before fading. It was a miserable day, cold, and with passing rain showers. by Richard Gladwell, Sail-World Posted 26 Apr 01:45 NZST Kiwis score own goal on Auckland SailGP hosting Kiwis score own goal on Auckland SailGP hosting The administrative arm of the NZ Govt has pulled back from hosting a third major sailing event. The Wellington-based administrative arm of the New Zealand Government, has once again pulled their signature move, withdrawing from support of a major sailing regatta in Auckland. by Richard Gladwell - Sail-World.com Posted 25 Apr 12:57 NZST Kiwi windfoilers chase medals at Hyères Kiwi windfoilers chase medals at Hyères Bilger 4th and Bright 5th in Womens iQFoil at Hyères after tight, but encouraging final day. Stella Bilger came agonisingly close to another major medal on the world stage, finishing fourth in the women's iQFOiL at 2026 French Olympic Week and leading a strong showing from New Zealand's windfoilers in Hyères. by Eduan Roos/Yachting New Zealand Posted 25 Apr 11:34 NZST Kiwi windfoilers chase medals at Hyères Kiwi windfoilers chase medals at Hyères Three Kiwi windfoilers will fight for silverware on Friday in the Mens and Womens IQFoil Three Kiwi windfoilers will fight for silverware Friday night (NZ time) after Aimee Bright, Stella Bilger and Josh Armit all advanced to the medal series following four days of racing at the 2026 French Olympic Week. by Eduan Roos/Yachting New Zealand Posted 24 Apr 21:34 NZST Dreamed of owning a Classic? Dreamed of owning a Classic? How to cut through the noise, read between the lines, and find the boat you've always imagined There's something timeless about a classic boat: the sheerline, the timber, the sense of history in every fitting. For many buyers, the dream isn't just to own a boat, but to own a story. by Boatseekr.com Posted 24 Apr 12:05 NZST 2026 44Cup Puntaldia Day 3 2026 44Cup Puntaldia Day 3 Changing fortunes on day 3 of 44Cup The 44Cup Puntaldia, taking place place out of the boutique 380 berth Marina di Puntaldia in northeast Sardinia, has gained a new leader on its penultimate day, or, more accurately, lost its previous leader. by 44Cup Posted 26 Apr 07:16 NZST Ficker Cup at Long Beach Yacht Club Day 1 Ficker Cup at Long Beach Yacht Club Day 1 Scotty Dickson has taken early control of the leaderboard After seven flights of intense opening-day competition at the Long Beach Yacht Club's Ficker Cup, LBYC's own Scotty Dickson has taken early control of the leaderboard, posting an impressive 6-1 record in unofficial results. by World Match Racing Tour Posted 26 Apr 06:24 NZST 470 class at French Olympic Week Hyères Overall 470 class at French Olympic Week Hyères Overall Xammar and Cardona crowned champions The French Olympic Week concluded today in Hyères after six days of intense racing. Spain's Jordi Xammar and Marta Cardona emerged victorious, repeating their success from the Trofeo Princesa Sofía in Palma de Mallorca. by International 470 Class Association Posted 26 Apr 06:16 NZST 57th French Olympic Week in Hyères Overall 57th French Olympic Week in Hyères Overall Italy strike gold again on final flourish in Hyères Italy's sailors shone even brighter with two more golds on another perfect day in the Bay to finish the 57th Semaine Olympique Française de Hyères - TPM, the second event of the Sailing Grand Slam series. by Fédération Française de Voile Posted 26 Apr 03:16 NZST Vale Gordon Ingate OAM - 29.3.1926 - 24.4.2026 Vale Gordon Ingate OAM - 29.3.1926 - 24.4.2026 The sailing legend passed away last evening following a short illness Sailing legend, Gordon Ingate OAM, passed away last evening following a short illness, he had turned 100 in March and celebrated in style at Royal Sydney Yacht Squadron with his family and a mass of friends. by Di Pearson Posted 25 Apr 16:56 NZST Antigua Sailing Week 2026 Day 2 Antigua Sailing Week 2026 Day 2 North Swell and Atlantic Breezes define the day The second day of Antigua Sailing Week brought a striking change in tempo and conditions, as the fleet prepared to depart the Caribbean Sea and push northward into the open Atlantic. by Meredith Glacken / Antigua Sailing Week Posted 25 Apr 16:15 NZST 2026 Sail Port Stephens Performance Series Day 1 2026 Sail Port Stephens Performance Series Day 1 Rainbows frame the opener With rainbows, sunshine and a breeze built to please, the 2026 Sail Port Stephens Performance Series opened in memorable style yesterday on picture-perfect Port Stephens backdrop. by Mark Rothfield Posted 25 Apr 11:07 NZST Airline Pilot from Kiel wins Clipper Race Stage 9 Airline Pilot from Kiel wins Clipper Race Stage 9 Victory after 26 days sailing 5,500nm across the North Pacific Ocean Julia Heitmann, a 36-year-old airline pilot from Kiel, Germany, has arrived in Seattle, USA, after spending 26 days sailing 5,500nm (10,186 km) across the North Pacific Ocean in one of the most challenging legs of the Clipper Round the World Yacht Race. by Clipper Ventures Posted 25 Apr 08:16 NZST Fleet Racing Finale Sets Stage for Medal Showdown Fleet Racing Finale Sets Stage for Medal Showdown In the 49er, 49erFX and Nacra 17 classes at Semaine Olympique Française in Hyères The final day of fleet racing at the Semaine Olympique Française delivered a softer side of Hyères, with a light 8-10 knot sea breeze that never quite reached the forecasted pressure. by 49er & Nacra 17 Sailing Posted 25 Apr 08:14 NZST 470 class at French Olympic Week Hyères day 5 470 class at French Olympic Week Hyères day 5 The top ten teams selected have been selected After 12 races during French Olympic Week, the second event of the Sailing Grand Slam, the top 10 teams have been selected. The best sailors from the fleet will compete tomorrow in two Medal Series. by International 470 Class Association Posted 25 Apr 07:48 NZST 2026 44Cup Puntaldia Day 2 2026 44Cup Puntaldia Day 2 Five winners from six races at halfway stage Following yesterday's brisk, lumpy conditions off the Sardinian coast, for day two of the 44Cup Puntaldia the northerly had moderated to 8-12 knots and the sea flattened. by 44Cup Posted 25 Apr 07:42 NZST 57th French Olympic Week in Hyères day 5 57th French Olympic Week in Hyères day 5 Nolot and Maeder crowned in Hyères as Maggetti and Morris pass iQ test France's Lauriane Nolot and Singapore's Max Maeder won the women's and men's kiteboarding (Formula Kite) and Italy's Marta Maggetti and Australia's Grae Morris the women's and men's windsurfing titles (iQFOiL). by Fédération Française de Voile Posted 25 Apr 07:01 NZST Macnamara's Bowl Returns Macnamara's Bowl Returns With Star-Studded Lineup in Women's Sailing An elite roster of international sailing talent will compete in the long-awaited return of the Macnamara's Bowl this weekend, with a line-up of accomplished female sailors gathering at Royal Lymington Yacht Club. by RS Sailing Posted 25 Apr 04:16 NZST Landmark Partnership to Open Elite Racing to Women Landmark Partnership to Open Elite Racing to Women The Magenta Project and ClubSwan Racing will create a pathway A new partnership between The Magenta Project and ClubSwan Racing will create a pathway for women into elite performance sailing, by fielding two all-female teams in the ClubSwan 36 at four Nations League events this season. by The Magenta Project Posted 25 Apr 02:16 NZST Antigua Sailing Week 2026 Day 1 Antigua Sailing Week 2026 Day 1 Heads to Green Island for Barefoot on the Beach Rendezvous Caribbean bananaquits sang from towering palms, as they announced the start of Antigua Sailing Week. by Meredith Glacken / Antigua Sailing Week Posted 24 Apr 15:20 NZST Collinson FX: April 24: Shifting gears again Collinson FX: April 24: Shifting gears again UK Gilts are moving into dangerous territory, and this could be the signal of big economic problems UK Gilts are moving into dangerous territory, and this could be the signal that big economic problems are not far off, for the British economy. by Collinson FX Posted 24 Apr 12:58 NZST 2026 44Cup Puntaldia Day 1 2026 44Cup Puntaldia Day 1 Aleph Racing edges ahead on challenging opening day 2026 44Cup set sail today off Puntaldia. The famous towering wedge-shaped island of Tavolara formed a dramatic backdrop for the RC44 racing but situated directly to weather of the race course its 500+m height made for tough wind conditions. by 44Cup Posted 24 Apr 07:39 NZST 57th French Olympic Week in Hyères day 4 57th French Olympic Week in Hyères day 4 Finals Friday fliers fear favourites in Hyères but Nacra nosedive shows no gold guaranteed Finals Friday fliers fear favourites in Hyères but Nacra nosedive shows no gold guaranteed by Fédération Française de Voile Posted 24 Apr 07:19 NZST Big Breeze, Bigger Changes in Hyères Big Breeze, Bigger Changes in Hyères Semaine Olympique Française Day 4 Turns the Tables Another 80% day for the Nacra 17 fleet on the Charlie course, one of the furthest out and in the biggest competitions. by 49er & Nacra 17 Sailing Posted 24 Apr 07:10 NZST New offshore virtual racing championship New offshore virtual racing championship IMOCA and Virtual Regatta launch the 2026 season IMOCA and Virtual Regatta announce the renewal of their partnership around the IMOCA Virtual Series, the official championship. Both partners are committing to a new season, in a collaboration that brings offshore racing and its online counterpart closer. by IMOCA and Virtual Regatta Posted 24 Apr 04:43 NZST 470 class at French Olympic Week Hyères day 4 470 class at French Olympic Week Hyères day 4 Xammar and Cardona extend their lead On the fourth day of French Olympic Week, two races were held for the gold fleet and three for silver. It was another windy day on the water, which allowed the races to be completed quickly. by International 470 Class Association Posted 24 Apr 03:11 NZST UpWind by MerConcept & World Sailing pave the way UpWind by MerConcept & World Sailing pave the way Six Olympic pathway sailors selected for a unique Ocean Fifty offshore experience UpWind by MerConcept, in collaboration with World Sailing, is proud to announce the selection of six international sailors who will take part in an exclusive Ocean Fifty racing experience during Act 1 of the Ocean Fifty Series. by UpWind by MerConcept Posted 24 Apr 02:25 NZST America's Cup: Alinghi announce Sardinia crew America's Cup: Alinghi announce Sardinia crew Tudor Team Alinghi has named five sailors who will be in Sardinia for the opening regatta of the 38t Tudor Team Alinghi has named five sailors who will be in Sardinia for the opening regatta of the 38th America's Cup. by Tudor Team Alinghi Posted 24 Apr 00:27 NZST America's Cup Recon: Apr 22 - Kiwi foils get eyes America's Cup Recon: Apr 22 - Kiwi foils get eyes The Kiwis continue their second block of testing on Wednesday - Recon report and video. Emirates Team New Zealand continued their second block of testing on Wednesday in a light breeze that grew in the middle of the day into a useful 15kts with a flat sea state. Video and post-session interview included in this story. by Richard Gladwell, Sail-World Posted 23 Apr 23:12 NZST Theo Westerlind added to Ficker Cup line-up Theo Westerlind added to Ficker Cup line-up Bringing considerable success in both youth and open match racing events Swedish match racing skipper Theo Westerlind has been added to the line-up for the 2026 Long Beach Yacht Club Ficker Cup later this week, accepting his invitation in place of Lennard Bal of the Netherlands, who is unable to attend the event. by World Match Racing Tour Posted 23 Apr 17:36 NZST Nelson's Dockyard Welcomes Global Contingent Nelson's Dockyard Welcomes Global Contingent For Antigua Sailing Week Skipper's Meeting and Official Opening Nelson's Dockyard welcomed sailors from all over the world to the Copper & Lumber Store Hotel for a weather and safety briefing ahead of Antigua Sailing Week's 4-day round-the-island regatta. by Antigua Sailing Week Posted 23 Apr 15:40 NZST RC44 teams set for 44Cup Puntaldia RC44 teams set for 44Cup Puntaldia In the starting blocks for their second event of their 2026 season The 44Cup owners and crews have been enjoying their first few days on the water and ashore in the build-up to the second event of their 2026 season, based out of Puntaldia on Sardinia's northeast coast. by 44Cup Posted 23 Apr 08:49 NZST Full Power Racing at Semaine Olympique Française Full Power Racing at Semaine Olympique Française Breeze On, Battle Tightens in Hyères Day three in Hyères brought a proper shake-up as strong breeze and rain rolled through the bay, forcing an early postponement. by 49er & Nacra 17 Sailing Posted 23 Apr 06:34 NZST 57th French Olympic Week in Hyères day 3 57th French Olympic Week in Hyères day 3 Olympians rise as big easterlies wind up Hyères After the Champagne and sunshine of Monday and Tuesday, Wednesday brought the wind and tonic to the 57th Semaine Olympique Française de Hyères - TPM. by Fédération Française de Voile Posted 23 Apr 06:06 NZST Svea and Rainbow set to race Svea and Rainbow set to race At the Superyacht Cup Palma Richard Mille Two J Class yachts, the Swedish flagged Svea and Rainbow which will debut in the colours of her new owner, will take centre stage at the 30th anniversary of the Superyacht Cup Palma Richard Mille in late June. by J Class Association Posted 23 Apr 04:55 NZST 470 class at French Olympic Week Hyères day 3 470 class at French Olympic Week Hyères day 3 Spanish Duo Dominates as Conditions Reshape Gold Fleet What a day on the water at French Olympic Week in Hyères. Strong afternoon winds delivered high-intensity racing and significantly reshuffled the leaderboard. by International 470 Class Association Posted 23 Apr 04:11 NZST 2027 McIntyre Ocean Globe Race is go! 2027 McIntyre Ocean Globe Race is go! The only race around the world via Cape Horn steered by humans The Inaugural 2023 Ocean Globe Race (OGR) was a huge success celebrating the 50th anniversary of the world's first fully crewed 1973 Whitbread Race. by McIntyre Mini Globe Race Posted 23 Apr 04:03 NZST Hit the Road with RS Hit the Road with RS Discover #RoofRackReady Boats! For many people, getting into sailing isn't about learning the skills or finding the right club - it's about logistics. by RS Sailing Posted 22 Apr 23:00 NZST 18 Footer Tradition 18 Footer Tradition Tradition has played an important part in 18ft skiff racing's history Tradition has played an important part in 18ft skiff racing's history, so it's fortunate for the Australian 18 Footers League to have had many competitors, over the past 91 years, who have come down to the park each week to race their boats. by Frank Quealey Posted 22 Apr 17:57 NZST Gold Fleet Decided at Semaine Olympique Française Gold Fleet Decided at Semaine Olympique Française Real Racing Begins Now in Hyères Day two at the Semaine Olympique Française in Hyères marked the end of the preliminary series, setting the stage for the split into gold and silver fleets in the 49er and Nacra 17. by 49er & Nacra 17 Sailing Posted 22 Apr 06:19 NZST 57th French Olympic Week in Hyères day 2 57th French Olympic Week in Hyères day 2 Italians winning game of inches in Hyères before the pressure rises If Monday was Champagne sailing, Tuesday was a Mediterranean Millésimé - the vintage. If you created an exceptional blend capturing one side of sailing in Hyères - and you did not want to try and bottle the Mistral - it might look something like this. by Fédération Française de Voile Posted 22 Apr 06:09 NZST Ferrari reveals the Hypersail livery Ferrari reveals the Hypersail livery 100-foot flying ocean monohull revealed at Milan Design Week On the occasion of Milan Design Week, Ferrari Hypersail reveals the livery of its 100-foot flying ocean monohull: innovation, aerodynamics and design research define a new frontier in ocean sailing. by Ferrari Hypersail Posted 22 Apr 05:48 NZST French Olympic Week and Charleston Race Week French Olympic Week and Charleston Race Week Racing action at French Olympic Week and Charleston Race Week For many Americans, 2028 might feel like a far distant horizon right now, however for Olympic sailing hopefuls, the 2028 Summer Olympics, which will be held in and around the city of Los Angeles, are rapidly hoving into view. by David Schmidt Posted 22 Apr 03:00 NZST 470 class at French Olympic Week Hyères day 2 470 class at French Olympic Week Hyères day 2 Ferrari and Dubbini take the lead The second day of racing at French Olympic Week, the second event of the Sailing Grand Slam series, once again brought light wind conditions and closely fought battles on the water. by International 470 Class Association Posted 22 Apr 02:04 NZST New WASZP Speed Record set at 31.0 knots New WASZP Speed Record set at 31.0 knots Teenage British sailor Toby Smith sends it into the record books A blustery weekend in the UK has delivered a new milestone for the WASZP class, as British young gun Toby Smith pushed the limits to clock an incredible 31.0 knots, setting a new class speed record. by WASZP class Posted 22 Apr 01:46 NZST Your window of opportunity Your window of opportunity Production slots for Seawind catamarans are filling rapidly as we move into boat show season Time is of the essence; production slots for our "Your Window of Opportunity" campaign are filling rapidly as we move into boat show season, with a deadline of May 5th. by The Seawind Catamarans Team Posted 22 Apr 01:30 NZST America's Cup: Sardinia preview America's Cup: Sardinia preview The pathways created in AC37 have lit the runway for the emerging talent to shine Never before in the long history of the America's Cup has there been so much opportunity for the next generation of Women and Youth to come through to the pinnacle of the sport of sailing. by 38th America's Cup Media Posted 21 Apr 23:28 NZST Sophia dominates Caribbean Maxi Multihull Series Sophia dominates Caribbean Maxi Multihull Series As teams line up for Med season The International Maxi Association continues to support the burgeoning maxi multihull fleet with its series for 60+ft owner-driver catamarans and trimarans in the Caribbean and Mediterranean. by International Maxi Association Posted 21 Apr 22:42 NZST