America's Cup Recon Diary: Apr 17 - Jib blow-up America's Cup Recon Diary: Apr 17 - Jib blow-up A little surprisingly, given the mild conditions, the Kiwis blew up a jib tack. Emirates Team New Zealand started their second block of testing today in a modest breeze and flat sea state on the Hauraki Gulf. by Richard Gladwell, Sail-World Posted 18 Apr 00:35 NZST Three Kings Race: Tight race for the finish Three Kings Race: Tight race for the finish Clockwork has passed North Cape on the return leg to Auckland and was sailing at over 11kts. The four leading boats are all on a course for Auckland pushed by a breeze which is expected to strengthen during the night and Saturday. Clockwork has passed North cape on the return leg and was sailing at over 11kts. by Richard Gladwell Sail-World.com Posted 17 Apr 23:12 NZST Collinson FX: April 17: Markets hit record highs Collinson FX: April 17: Markets hit record highs US and Japanese markets satisfied that the Middle East war is all but over US equity markets were joined by the Japanese Nikkei in trading at record highs, satisfied that the Middle East war is all but over by Collinson FX Posted 17 Apr 17:19 NZST A fresh new look for the OFS600 A fresh new look for the OFS600 One of Zhik's most dependable cruising essentials The OFS600 Offshore Cruising Jacket now comes in Deep Teal, bringing a fresh new look to one of Zhik's most dependable cruising essentials. by Zhik Posted 18 Apr 07:00 NZST The Ocean Race Atlantic Lorient Inauguration Event The Ocean Race Atlantic Lorient Inauguration Event The race is set to bring out the best of a strong IMOCA fleet The Ocean Race Atlantic will bring together the leading offshore sailors in the world this September, as a fleet of IMOCA boats races from New York to Lorient in a high-intensity transatlantic showdown. by The Ocean Race Posted 18 Apr 03:51 NZST D-3 to the 57th French Olympic Week of Hyères D-3 to the 57th French Olympic Week of Hyères More than 700 athletes from 59 nations are getting ready to race Three days to go until the 57th French Olympic Week of Hyères - Toulon Provence Méditerranée's kick-off, the line-up is taking shape. by Fédération Française de Voile Posted 17 Apr 22:40 NZST The tech that stands between you and the sun The tech that stands between you and the sun Vaikobi UPF50+ Protection - Independently lab tested to international standards Vaikobi UPF50+ Protection - Independently lab tested to international standards. High-density yet breathable weave forms a sun barrier that's engineered, not sprayed on. by Vaikobi Posted 17 Apr 18:55 NZST Francesca Clapcich unveils 11th Hour Racing crew Francesca Clapcich unveils 11th Hour Racing crew A crew built on trust and complementary experience Team Francesca Clapcich Powered by 11th Hour Racing has revealed its international line-up to take on The Ocean Race Atlantic from New York, USA to Lorient, France this summer. by Francesca Clapcich Posted 17 Apr 17:27 NZST Tesco car park dream turns to global race reality Tesco car park dream turns to global race reality Lake District teen's story is one of ambition, opportunity and speed William Wrigley, a 19 year old gap year student from St Bees, Lake District, has fast-tracked his way to ocean racer as he prepares to sail from Seattle, USA, back home to the UK in the final stages of the Clipper Round the World Yacht Race. by Clipper Race Posted 17 Apr 04:00 NZST Route du Rhum-Destination Guadeloupe 2026 preview Route du Rhum-Destination Guadeloupe 2026 preview An exceptional line-up of 118 sailors promises a competitive edition Charles Caudrelier, Armel Le Cléac'h, Thomas Coville, Jérémie Beyou, Elodie Bonafous, Francis Joyon, Jean Le Cam. The most talented skippers are set to muster at the starting line for a legendary race, the Route du Rhum-Destination Guadeloupe. by La Route du Rhum-Destination Guadeloupe Posted 17 Apr 03:46 NZST Meet the fleet: Zion Brandão and João Joppert Meet the fleet: Zion Brandão and João Joppert The Brazilian team have recently secured both the Brazilian National and South American titles Brazilian team Zion Brandão and João Joppert have recently secured both the Brazilian National and South American titles, confirming their place among the most promising teams on the circuit. by 29er Class Posted 17 Apr 02:37 NZST Loïs Berrehar and Charlotte Yven reunited Loïs Berrehar and Charlotte Yven reunited For 800 mile Banque Populaire Grand Ouest Trophy With the Solitaire du Figaro just under a month away, Loïs Berrehar will have one last opportunity to fine-tune his preparation. Starting Thursday, he will compete in the Banque Populaire Grand Ouest Trophy. by Voile Banque Populaire Posted 16 Apr 21:27 NZST Pantaenius Yacht Racing Image Award Open Pantaenius Yacht Racing Image Award Open Professional photographers worldwide are invited to submit their best photograph Founded in 2010, the Pantaenius Yacht Racing Image Award continues to celebrate the most striking and powerful images captured every year in competitive sailing. by Pantaenius Yacht Racing Image Award Posted 16 Apr 19:46 NZST 470 fleet heads to the next Grand Slam test 470 fleet heads to the next Grand Slam test The Sailing Grand Slam season continues in Hyères The Sailing Grand Slam season continues as the 470 fleet now turns its focus from Palma de Mallorca to the French Riviera, where the Semaine Olympique Française – French Olympic Week 2026 will take place from 18 to 25 April in Hyères. by International 470 Class Association Posted 16 Apr 18:48 NZST Team Malizia announces full crew line-up Team Malizia announces full crew line-up For The Ocean Race Atlantic 2026 Skipper Boris Herrmann (GER) will be joined by co-skippers Cole Brauer (USA), Justine Mettraux (SUI), Julien Villion (FRA), and onboard reporter Gauthier Lebec (FRA). by Team Malizia Posted 16 Apr 18:24 NZST 2026 Sail Port Stephens Commodores Cup Day 3 2026 Sail Port Stephens Commodores Cup Day 3 Tackling the longer and equally scenic racecourses around the magnificent offshore islands After two days of spectacular racing on the bay of Port Stephens, crews in the record fleet participating in the 2026 Commodores Cup Passage Series were eager to tackle the longer and equally scenic racecourses around the magnificent offshore islands. by Mark Rothfield Posted 16 Apr 14:28 NZST Marine Auctions: April Online Vessel Auctions Marine Auctions: April Online Vessel Auctions Also now accepting entries for the May 2026 Vessel Online Auction The Online Bidding will open on Friday 24th April. The Morrelli & Melvin 52Catamaran has been postponed. Also now accepting entries for the May 2026 Vessel Online Auction. by Marine Auctions Posted 16 Apr 08:15 NZST The world's most iconic places to sail The world's most iconic places to sail Few photographers understand the language of the sea as instinctively as Kurt Arrigo Few photographers understand the language of the sea as instinctively as Kurt Arrigo. Raised in Malta, with the Mediterranean as both backdrop and playground, he has spent the last two decades capturing some of sailing's most iconic moments. by Henri-Lloyd Posted 16 Apr 01:30 NZST Globe40 Leg 6 Finish in Lorient Globe40 Leg 6 Finish in Lorient Credit Mutuel winner, Belgium Ocean Racing - Curium a magnificent runner-up By crossing the finish line of the 6th and final leg of the GLOBE40 in Lorient, Ian Lipinski and Antoine Carpentier on CREDIT MUTUEL not only secured another (and 5th) leg victory but also an overall victory in this second edition of the GLOBE40. by Sirius Events Posted 16 Apr 01:27 NZST Lorient to host The Ocean Race Atlantic finish Lorient to host The Ocean Race Atlantic finish The epic race will take the mixed-crew IMOCA fleet from New York to Lorient The epic race will take the mixed-crew IMOCA fleet from New York to Lorient, France on a new high-speed transatlantic route. by The Ocean Race Posted 16 Apr 01:26 NZST A new era for the International Maxi Association A new era for the International Maxi Association A fresh influx of maxi owners to its Board and a new President to steer the Association The International Maxi Association starts its 47th season of maxi yacht racing in 2026 with a fresh influx of maxi owners to its Board and a new President to steer the Association. by International Maxi Association Posted 15 Apr 21:30 NZST Smart Rig Manager: "The Future of Yacht Ownership" Smart Rig Manager: "The Future of Yacht Ownership" Universal rig management on Garmin, Raymarine, and B&G for the first time Digitalisation has delivered huge benefits to yacht owners. Particularly when monitoring safe, efficient rig loading, but translating raw data into meaningful insights can be a barrier. by Cyclops Marine Posted 15 Apr 20:00 NZST Clean Sailors Expands Global ReSail Platform Clean Sailors Expands Global ReSail Platform Through Partnership Tackling Wetsuit Waste Clean Sailors, the organisation behind the innovative ReSail platform, today announced an exciting new partnership with Circular Flow, a leader in neoprene reuse solutions. by Clean Sailors Posted 15 Apr 18:11 NZST America's Cup: Kiwis bolster sailing squads America's Cup: Kiwis bolster sailing squads Lena Sanderson and Serena Woodall join Womens and wider America's Cup sailing squad Serena Woodall and Helena (Lena) Sanderson will be central to the team's Women's America's Cup campaign while integrating into the wider sailing squad. by Hamish Hooper. Emirates Team Posted 15 Apr 17:01 NZST 2026 Sail Port Stephens Commodores Cup Day 2 2026 Sail Port Stephens Commodores Cup Day 2 Small gains, big wins on a challenging day Equal parts good strategy, judgement and random good luck. That's the way one reasonably satisfied tactician summed-up Race 2 of the Pantaenius Australia Commodores Cup Passage Series sailed in brilliant sunshine on a sparkling inshore racecourse. by Mark Rothfield Posted 15 Apr 11:24 NZST Epigen J/24 Worlds set for Melbourne, Australia Epigen J/24 Worlds set for Melbourne, Australia Sandringham Yacht Club is set to welcome an international fleet in November The Epigen J/24 World Championship 2026 will take place at Sandringham Yacht Club in Melbourne, Australia, welcoming an international fleet of competitors to one of sailing's most respected and enduring one-design classes. by Simon Grain Posted 15 Apr 09:45 NZST UpWind by MerConcept enters a pivotal season UpWind by MerConcept enters a pivotal season With 11th Hour Racing's continued support After two years of steady progression, UpWind by MerConcept is entering a defining phase in 2026. At its helm, French skipper Anne-Claire Le Berre, 44, from Brittany, is preparing to take on her most ambitious challenge yet. by UpWind by MerConcept Posted 15 Apr 01:19 NZST Thai Fiji Adventure 2026 Thai Fiji Adventure 2026 Short and long course catamaran racing in the Gulf of Thailand The rigged boats, the screaming Gulf of Thailand and the adrenaline on the starting line. This wasn't just a sailing competition; it was an all-out assault on the water. No one was here to play it safe, but to go hard or go down! by Carlo Pagano Posted 14 Apr 20:37 NZST Armstrong & SailGP get young sailors foiling Armstrong & SailGP get young sailors foiling The SailGP Inspire program brought its mission directly directly to local grassroots sailors At the Enel Rio Sail Grand Prix, last weekend, alongside the Mubadala Brazil SailGP Team, the SailGP Inspire program brought its mission directly to local grassroots. by Laura Hampton Posted 14 Apr 13:22 NZST 2026 Sail Port Stephens Commodores Cup Day 1 2026 Sail Port Stephens Commodores Cup Day 1 A puffy 10-15 knot south-westerly breeze set the scene for a sparkling opening day A puffy 10-15 knot south-westerly breeze set the scene for a sparkling opening day of the 2026 Sail Port Stephens Commodores Cup Passage Series. by Mark Rothfield Posted 14 Apr 11:38 NZST Notice of Race posted for 2026 AEGEAN 600 Notice of Race posted for 2026 AEGEAN 600 This now-legendary 605-mile circumnavigation of the Aegean Sea invites all eligible offshore teams Organizers at the Hellenic Ocean Racing Club (HORC) and Olympic Marine have announced the final version of the Notice of Race is now published for this year's edition of the AEGEAN 600 that starts on July 5, 2026. by Hellenic Offshore Racing Club Posted 14 Apr 05:41 NZST SailGP Venue vs. Revenue SailGP Venue vs. Revenue In 'Grandstand' sailing the race area is defined well in advance of the event SailGP finally got to land in South America, with the inaugural Rio Sail Grand Prix taking place over the weekend. by Mark Jardine Posted 14 Apr 05:00 NZST iQFOiL North Americans set for LA28 Olympic waters iQFOiL North Americans set for LA28 Olympic waters Long Beach to host key continental event at the future Olympic venue The 2026 iQFOiL North American Championship will take place in Long Beach, California, hosted by Alamitos Bay YC, bringing top athletes from across the continent to race in the very waters that will host the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic windsurfing events. by iQFOiL Class Association Posted 14 Apr 03:57 NZST From Juniors to Contenders From Juniors to Contenders A New Era in the 470 Fleet The 470 fleet is evolving fast, with a new generation already stepping up and challenging the top level. by International 470 Class Association Posted 13 Apr 19:55 NZST Globe40 Leg 6 Update Globe40 Leg 6 Update Final sprint for all towards Lorient What will everyone feel when they leave Groix and Pen Men to their right after having left them to their left 30,000 miles ago? Between these two moments, they will have covered a whole world. by Sirius Events Posted 13 Apr 16:52 NZST SailGP Rio: Four straight wins for Australia SailGP Rio: Four straight wins for Australia The Bonds Flying Roos won four straight races on the second day of racing at SailGP Rio. The Bonds Flying Roos won four straight races on the second day of racing at SailGP Rio. That included the three qualifying races sailed, plus the final - a feat unprecedented in the six seasons of SailGP League racing. Full replay here. by SailGP & Sail-World.com Posted 13 Apr 09:59 NZST 2026 Sail Port Stephens Commodores Cup Preview 2026 Sail Port Stephens Commodores Cup Preview A record-breaking fleet of around 124 starters will hit the line off Nelson Bay's breakwall The 2026 Sail Port Stephens Commodores Cup Passage Series gets under way tomorrow, marking the 19th year of one of Australia's premier offshore sailing events - and it's shaping up to be the largest yet. by Mark Rothfield Posted 12 Apr 20:31 NZST SailGP: Funky breezes on Guanabara Bay SailGP: Funky breezes on 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 current 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 Starling Nationals - Live coverage Starling Nationals - Live coverage Live coverage from the Starling Nationals at Worser Bay - Days 1 thru 4 Live coverage from the Starling Nationals at Worser Bay - Days 1 thru 4 by Worser Bay Boating Club Posted 11 Apr 18:06 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