Pyewacket 70 - Unfinished business Pyewacket 70 - Unfinished business Imagine owning one of the most celebrated offshore racing yachts in modern sailing history Imagine owning one of the most celebrated offshore racing yachts in modern sailing history — Pyewacket 70. More than just a fast yacht, she's a proven platform for performance, prestige, and adventure. by Richard Gladwell, Sail-World.com/nz Posted 15 Oct 21:28 NZDT America's Cup: Big day for 38th Cup America's Cup: Big day for 38th Cup ETNZ announce new team members; Dalton and Ainslie expand on the ACP; Kiwis have their first sail. Friday October 17, was a big day for the America's Cup - when the Defender went sailing for the first time in the new Cup cycle; the Kiwis announced four new team members; Grant Dalton and Ben Ainslie explained more on the new America's Cup Partnership. by Richard Gladwell, Sail-World NZ Posted 17 Oct 16:55 NZDT Emirates Team NZ rounds out sailing team Emirates Team NZ rounds out sailing team Emirates Team NZ team are back out sailing with their AC40 from their home base in Auckland. Almost a year to the day since Emirates Team New Zealand won the Louis Vuitton 37th America's Cup the team are back out sailing with their AC40 from their home base in Auckland. by Emirates Team New Zealand Posted 17 Oct 14:02 NZDT America's Cup: ACP's Brave New World America's Cup: ACP's Brave New World A look at the still secret Brave New World now in place for the America's Cup It is often said that you read a new set of rules twice. The first time to see what they say, and a second much longer read, to see what isn't said. This is our analysis from the second read of the media statement issued Wednesday. by Richard Gladwell Posted 16 Oct 12:15 NZDT Women's Match Racing & The Magenta Project partner Women's Match Racing & The Magenta Project partner The Magenta Project will be named as an Official Charity Partner of the Women's WMRT The Women's WMRT today announced a new strategic partnership with The Magenta Project, the award-winning global charity founded in 2015 to promote and build greater equity and inclusion for women in the sport of sailing and the wider marine industry. by Women's WMRT Posted 16 Oct 01:29 NZDT 2025 World Sailing Awards finalists revealed 2025 World Sailing Awards finalists revealed Voting opens today, including Rolex World Sailor of the Year World Sailing is very proud to announce the finalists for this year's male and female Rolex World Sailor of the Year, male and female Kuehne+Nagel Young World Sailor of the Year, 11th Hour Racing Impact Award, and Team of the Year. by World Sailing Posted 17 Oct 23:27 NZDT 2025 Aloha Classic Grand Final day 3 2025 Aloha Classic Grand Final day 3 The biggest masters field in windsurfing history and junior champions crowned Day 3 of the Aloha Classic Grand Final delivered a spectacular showcase of windsurfing talent across generations, from the rising stars of the Junior and Pro Junior divisions to the legendary Masters. by International Windsurfing Tour Posted 17 Oct 22:39 NZDT The Crazy Week of the Globe40 The Crazy Week of the Globe40 After two weeks at sea since the start from Cape Verde This has been a week we won't soon forget in the story of this second edition of the GLOBE40. After two weeks at sea since the start from Cape Verde in this high-coefficient (3) leg 2, the competitors continued their descent of the South Atlantic. by Sirius Events Posted 17 Oct 20:12 NZDT Sydney to Auckland Ocean Race Day 7 Sydney to Auckland Ocean Race Day 7 Two more finish as Lucky declared overall winner Frantic and Antipodes have finished the Sydney to Auckland Ocean Race (S2A), as RPAYC declared Bryon Ehrhart's Lucky the overall winner of the 1250 nautical mile race, adding to her line honours and race record victories - a triple crown for the US entry. by Di Pearson / Sydney to Auckland media Posted 17 Oct 14:22 NZDT Transat Café L'or fleet has mustered in Le Havre Transat Café L'or fleet has mustered in Le Havre 148 skippers, 74 boats, 4 classes At nine days before the start of the 17th edition of the TRANSAT CAFÉ L'OR Le Havre Normandie, all the skippers have now arrived in Le Havre, marking the start of the festivities. by Transat Café L'OR Posted 17 Oct 10:40 NZDT IFCA Fin & Foil Slalom Europeans day 1 IFCA Fin & Foil Slalom Europeans day 1 Two perfect opening days Johan Søe leads the Men's Foil ranking, while Justine Lemeteyer dominates among the women, topping both the Foil and Fin divisions. In the Men's Fin fleet, Jordy Vonk is in the lead, followed by Nicolas Prien and Malte Reuscher. by Elena Giolai Posted 17 Oct 10:07 NZDT Allocation of entries for the 29er Worlds in Kiel Allocation of entries for the 29er Worlds in Kiel All countries will be allocated a minimum of three entries The 29er Class has not restricted entries for the World or European Championships in the past but due to the expected popularity of the Worlds in 2026 in Kiel we feel it is necessary to do an Entry Allocation. This is very difficult to do fairly. by International 29er Class Posted 17 Oct 05:45 NZDT Exiting new product for METS Exiting new product for METS A+T Instruments is proud to be supplying instruments for some of the most advanced yachts The marine world gathers at METS in Amsterdam. A+T is proud to be supplying instruments for some of the most advanced new-build yachts. Watch the video to see how we can help you with your next project. by A+T Instruments Posted 17 Oct 05:00 NZDT A Day at the Allen Factory! A Day at the Allen Factory! New and innovative products, cutting-edge manufacturing techniques The Allen factory, based in Southminster, Essex in the UK, makes many of the deck hardware and fittings that we use in our sailing, be that on dinghies or keelboats. by Mark Jardine Posted 17 Oct 00:00 NZDT 2025 Aloha Classic Grand Final day 2 2025 Aloha Classic Grand Final day 2 The battle intensifies as the world's best close in on the crown Perfect trade-wind conditions returned to Ho'okipa today for Day 2 of the 2025 Aloha Classic Grand Final, delivering a full day of 5 Star competition as both the men's and women's draws charged toward Finals Day. by International Windsurfing Tour Posted 16 Oct 23:11 NZDT Fireball World Champion interview Fireball World Champion interview Yves Mermod and Maja Siegenthaler talk about their Olympic journey too After their close fought win at the Fireball Worlds in Garda we caught up with the Champions Yves Mermod and Maja Siegenthaler to find out a bit more about their Olympic journey and why and how they ended up competing for a Fireball Worlds in 2025. by Adam Whitehouse Posted 16 Oct 22:05 NZDT Sam Haynes eyes third Rolex Sydney Hobart win Sam Haynes eyes third Rolex Sydney Hobart win The CYCA Commodore and defending champion will return for the race's 80th edition Sam Haynes, Commodore of the Cruising Yacht Club of Australia (CYCA) and defending Overall champion of the Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race, will return for the race's 80th edition. by RSHYR Media Posted 16 Oct 19:26 NZDT The International Masters Regatta renamed The International Masters Regatta renamed To honor late founder, Don Trask The 2025 International Masters Regatta, which as of October 14, 2025 has been officially renamed the Don Trask International Masters Regatta, is set to return to San Diego Yacht Club October 17-19. by Karina Sandhu, SDYC Posted 16 Oct 18:57 NZDT Sydney to Auckland Ocean Race Day 6 Sydney to Auckland Ocean Race Day 6 Counting down the miles The Sydney to Auckland Ocean Race (S2A) is now into its fifth day and the crews of two boats are counting down the miles to the finish line as they look forward to arriving into Auckland, thoughts turn to what they will do on arrival. by Di Pearson / Sydney to Auckland media Posted 16 Oct 13:12 NZDT Yachting Malta Coastal Race Yachting Malta Coastal Race A perfect prelude to the 46th Rolex Middle Sea Race The Yachting Malta Coastal Race, organised by the Royal Malta Yacht Club, provided a thrilling variety of conditions for an international fleet — a fitting appetizer ahead of the 46th Rolex Middle Sea Race. by Royal Malta Yacht Club Posted 16 Oct 09:17 NZDT America's Cup: Partnership Agreement reached America's Cup: Partnership Agreement reached The clock is now ticking to the close of entry period on the 31st October 2025 Establishing a bold new governance structure bringing all participating teams in the Louis Vuitton 38th America's Cup together to govern and grow the America's Cup collectively. by America's Cup Media Posted 16 Oct 00:59 NZDT 2025 Aloha Classic Grand Final day 1 2025 Aloha Classic Grand Final day 1 Strong performances and early signals in the world title race The 2025 Aloha Classic Grand Final, presented by WINDSURF AI, opened in classic Ho'okipa conditions, with steady trade winds and clean mast high set waves, setting the stage for the Challenger Rounds. by International Windsurfing Tour Posted 15 Oct 22:56 NZDT Etchells Worlds coming to San Diego Etchells Worlds coming to San Diego The highly anticipated event is bringing the best of the best from all around the world Next spring, the International Etchells Class will descend upon the waters of San Diego, California for the 2026 Etchells World Championship hosted by San Diego Yacht Club May 7 - May 15, 2026. by San Diego Yacht Club Posted 15 Oct 12:35 NZDT Sydney to Auckland Ocean Race Day 5 Sydney to Auckland Ocean Race Day 5 Fleet slows down as breeze lightens The Sydney to Auckland Ocean Race (S2A) is evoking all sorts of emotions aboard the yachts remaining at sea, as conditions go from wild and wet to light and tricky as breakages start to take their toll and New Zealand seems so far away for some. by Di Pearson / Sydney to Auckland media Posted 15 Oct 12:11 NZDT The Winner-Takes-All Race The Winner-Takes-All Race Event format at the 49er, 49erFX & Nacra 17 Worlds could be the best option for the Olympics The 49er, 49erFX and Nacra 17 World Championships just held in Cagliari, Italy, could well be the most important held in the class. Not just that, it may influence how sailing happens at the Olympics. by Mark Jardine Posted 15 Oct 08:00 NZDT Vaikobi's top-rated polarized shades Vaikobi's top-rated polarized shades VIZE+ Polarized Ocean Eyewear - lenses made for the ocean environment With lenses made for the ocean environment, Vaikobi's VIZE+ Polarized Ocean Eyewear is too good to look away. But don't just take their word for it... all their polarized sunglasses have been tested and reviewed by ocean frothers all over the world! by Vaikobi Posted 15 Oct 06:30 NZDT Thomas Ruyant aims for a three-peat in IMOCA Class Thomas Ruyant aims for a three-peat in IMOCA Class There will be 18 two-handed IMOCAs on the Transat Café L'OR startline The Transat Café L'OR from Le Havre to Martinique, which forms the finale of the 2025 IMOCA season, is now just 12 days away and it's a classic course that has attracted a stellar field. by Ed Gorman / IMOCA Globe Series Posted 15 Oct 04:10 NZDT All change in the Endeavour Trophy All change in the Endeavour Trophy A dramatic twist in the results after a request for redress was reopened by the Protest Committee The 64th Endeavour Trophy has seen a dramatic twist in the results after a request for redress was reopened by the Protest Committee when they realised that a significant error may have been made at the initial hearing. by Royal Corinthian Yacht Club Posted 15 Oct 03:36 NZDT Manly 16s Club Championship Heat 3 Manly 16s Club Championship Heat 3 Crazy doesn't begin to explain the finish Crazy doesn't begin to explain the finish to third heat of Manly's club championship on Saturday. by Adam Lucius Posted 15 Oct 02:45 NZDT Macif renews its commitment to ocean racing Macif renews its commitment to ocean racing A new IMOCA program 2027-2030 with Sam Goodchild as skipper Macif announces the continuation of its commitment to ocean racing with an ambitious project that will begin in 2027 and end in 2030. The IMOCA MACIF will be on the starting line of the Vendée Globe 2028-2029. by IMOCA MACIF Posted 15 Oct 00:00 NZDT 2025 Aloha Classic Grand Final Preview 2025 Aloha Classic Grand Final Preview World titles on the line as next-gen shines A 16-year-old girl could be about to dethrone a queen. A hungry challenger could crash through a two-decade-long empire. One final event. Everything on the line. by International Windsurfing Tour Posted 14 Oct 22:22 NZDT Belgium Ocean Racing breaks Class40 24hr record Belgium Ocean Racing breaks Class40 24hr record 452.22 nautical miles at an average speed of 18.84 knots At an average speed of 18.84 knots, a superb performance by the Jonas Gerckens Belgian team competing in the 2nd edition of the GLOBE40 with Benoit Hantzperg and Renaud Dehareng on board for this leg 2, covering 452.22 nautical miles in 24 hours. by Sirius Events Posted 14 Oct 18:37 NZDT America's Cupdate: October 10, 2025 America's Cupdate: October 10, 2025 Sailing Illustrated's Tom Ehman and Sail-World's Richard Gladwell dissect the America's Cup. Sailing Illustrated's Tom Ehman and Sail-World's NZ Editor, Richard Gladwell discussed the latest developments in the America's Cup, last Friday/Saturday (depending on your time zone) on sailing's only regular live video podcast. by Sail-World NZ Posted 14 Oct 18:23 NZDT Sydney - Auckland Ocean Race: Lucky wins Sydney - Auckland Ocean Race: Lucky wins The USA registered pocket maxi Lucky, formerly Rambler 88, has taken line honours in the Sydney Auck The USA registered pocket maxi Lucky, formerly Rambler 88, has taken line honours in the Sydney Auckland Ocean Race - crossing the Tasman in in just 68hrs. Four yachts are still racing. by Richard Gladwell & RPAYC Media Posted 14 Oct 15:12 NZDT Sydney to Auckland Ocean Race Day 4 Sydney to Auckland Ocean Race Day 4 Lucky claims line honours but race still on Bryon Ehrhart's Lucky has claimed line honours and broken the race record in the Sydney to Auckland Ocean Race (S2A) earlier this morning, crossing the finish line at 9.20.27.26am AEDT finishing the race in 2d 20h 27 minutes 7 seconds. by Di Pearson / Sydney to Auckland media Posted 14 Oct 14:28 NZDT Lucky joins PIC Coastal Classic Lucky joins PIC Coastal Classic Lucky, the 88-foot Juan K-designed maxi has entered PIC Coastal Classic race. The New Zealand Multihull Yacht Club, organisers of the PIC Coastal Classic have welcomed the entry of Lucky, the 88-foot Juan K-designed maxi that has just set a race record for the the 2025 Sydney to Auckland Ocean Race. by Fran Holland NZ Multihull Yacht Club Posted 14 Oct 13:56 NZDT 12ft Skiff season ready to launch 12ft Skiff season ready to launch With the 63rd Interdominion Championship between Australia and New Zealand opening the New Year The NSW 12 Foot Skiff sailing calendar has been announced and the program will be in full swing later this month, while the pot boiler 63rd Interdominion Championship between Australia and New Zealand, will open New Year's racing in January 2026. by Di Pearson / 12ft Skiff media Posted 14 Oct 09:44 NZDT Abu Dhabi to host the GKA Kite World Tour Abu Dhabi to host the GKA Kite World Tour Top kiteboarders will take to Fahid Island's waters in a six-day spectacle of high-flying action Abu Dhabi will host the GKA Kite World Tour for the very first time, bringing back-to-back World Cups in Hydrofoil Big Air and Freestyle to Fahid Island, Abu Dhabi's newest coastal wellness destination and the world's first Fitwel-certified island. by GKA Kite World Tour Posted 14 Oct 09:05 NZDT Mighty Magenta Community Hub launched Mighty Magenta Community Hub launched A unique platform for sailing and the marine industry The Magenta Project, a global charity driving equity and inclusion in sailing and the wider marine industry, is proud to announce the launch of the Mighty Magenta Community Hub - a bold and vibrant digital space designed to connect, inspire, and empower. by The Magenta Project Posted 14 Oct 07:29 NZDT Abu Dhabi to host GWA Wingfoil World Cup finale Abu Dhabi to host GWA Wingfoil World Cup finale The event will see the sport's top athletes descend on Fahid Island Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates, will make history this autumn as it hosts the GWA Wingfoil World Cup for the very first time, serving as the grand finale of the 2025 FreeFly Slalom season. by Ian MacKinnon Posted 14 Oct 06:56 NZDT Renaissance of the two ACs? Renaissance of the two ACs? A look at how the two ACs - the Admiral's Cup and America's Cup have evolved in the past few months A look at the events of July and August including the highly successful revival of the Admirals' Cup and international offshore racing. Is the America's Cup on a new tack? Behind the scenes in SailGP. Top racer for sale. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World NZ Posted 14 Oct 00:14 NZDT Malta welcomes a world-class fleet Malta welcomes a world-class fleet For the 2025 Yachting Malta Coastal Race The 2025 Yachting Malta Coastal Race sets sail from Marsamxett Harbour on Wednesday 15 October, marking the traditional warm-up for the Rolex Middle Sea Race, which follows on Saturday 18 October. by Rolex Middle Sea Race Media Posted 13 Oct 23:41 NZDT NZL Sailing Team: McKiwis 7th in 49er Worlds NZL Sailing Team: McKiwis 7th in 49er Worlds Isaac McHardie and Will McKenzie narrowly missed out on a place in the revamped medal race on Sunday New Zealand's campaign at the 49er world championships in Cagliari came to a somewhat subdued end when Isaac McHardie and Will McKenzie narrowly missed out on a place in the revamped medal race overnight. by Eduan Roos/Yachting NZ Posted 13 Oct 14:25 NZDT Sydney to Auckland Ocean Race Day 3 Sydney to Auckland Ocean Race Day 3 Unpleasant night at sea Last night was a harsh reminder of how a beautiful sail on the ocean can change in an instant, as it did last night, requiring quick thinking and action as crews worked together to bring things back under control. by Di Pearson / Sydney to Auckland media Posted 13 Oct 13:14 NZDT 49er & 49erFX and Nacra 17 Worlds overall 49er & 49erFX and Nacra 17 Worlds overall Botín and Trittel Paul clinch first world title as Gimson and Burnet prevail in Cagliari showdown The 2025 49er, 49erFX, and Nacra 17 World Championships wrapped up in spectacular style today with a double-race medal series that crowned three deserving world champions. by Andy Rice Posted 13 Oct 07:16 NZDT 2.4mR Worlds at Lake Garda, Italy overall 2.4mR Worlds at Lake Garda, Italy overall The conclusion of an epic event The Inclusive 2.4mR World Championship 2025 officially concluded today at Fraglia Vela Malcesine, after four intense days of top-level Open and Para sailing on the stunning waters of Lake Garda. by Fraglia Vela Malcesine Posted 13 Oct 05:31 NZDT North Sails Zenda: Relaunched & Ready North Sails Zenda: Relaunched & Ready Driven by decades of shared expertise and a passion for One Design sailing Driven by decades of shared expertise and a passion for One Design sailing, North Sails Zenda relaunches to support the next chapter of Melges Performance Sailboats based in Wisconsin. by North Sails Posted 13 Oct 04:00 NZDT 18ft Skiffs: SIXT Spring Championship, Race 1 18ft Skiffs: SIXT Spring Championship, Race 1 An unfortunate opening to the Australian 18 Footers League's 2025-26 summer season It was an unfortunate opening to the Australian 18 Footers League's 2025-26 summer season today when strong westerly winds, gusting to more than 30 knots, forced the club to abandon Race 1 of the SIXT Spring 18ft skiff Championship on Sydney Harbour. by Frank Quealey Posted 12 Oct 19:21 NZDT