SailGP: Black Foils fall short in Grand Final SailGP: Black Foils fall short in Grand Final Black Foils suffer defeat in a tensely contested Rolex SailGP Championship Grand Final The Black Foils have suffered defeat in a tensely contested Rolex SailGP Championship Grand Final in Abu Dhabi. Emirates Great Britain were the eventual winners in a final that saw all three teams hold the lead at different times. by Ben Mackley Posted 1 Dec 03:53 NZDT Emirates GBR Crowned Season Rolex SailGP Champions Emirates GBR Crowned Season Rolex SailGP Champions The victory caps off a remarkable year for Dylan Fletcher and crew Emirates Great Britain has won it all on the Arabian Gulf, defeating the BONDS Flying Roos and New Zealand's Black Foils to become the third-ever winner of the Rolex SailGP Championship. by SailGP Posted 1 Dec 03:22 NZDT SailGP: Brits win Grand Final - Abu Dhabi - Day 2 SailGP: Brits win Grand Final - Abu Dhabi - Day 2 Emirates Great Britain have won the Grand Final of SailGP in Abu Dhabi, after a bold move on Leg 4 Emirates Great Britain have won the Grand Final of SailGP in Abu Dhabi, after a bold move on the second downwind leg, allowing them to move through the Black Foils (NZL) on the opposite side of the course. by Richard Gladwell, Sail-World NZ Posted 1 Dec 01:22 NZDT Video: Emirates GBR secure SailGP Grand Final win Video: Emirates GBR secure SailGP Grand Final win Footage of the winning move in Abu Dhabi Footage of the winning move in Abu Dhabi at Emirates Team GBR secure the $2million prize for winning the SailGP Grand Final ahead of the BONDS Flying Roos and New Zealand Black Foils. by SailGP Posted 1 Dec 00:34 NZDT 18ft Skiff Club Championship Race 6 18ft Skiff Club Championship Race 6 The expected wind and reality on Sydney Harbour vastly differ After a number of very light wind or extremely strong wind race days so far in the Australian 18 Footers League's 2025-26 season on Sydney Harbour, today's race was finally expected to produce a more traditional 15-knot North East wind. by Frank Quealey Posted 30 Nov 21:23 NZDT SailGP: SailGP: Snakes and Ladders on Day 1 SailGP: SailGP: Snakes and Ladders on Day 1 Rockwool Denmark top performer as the Season Leaders become the Cellar Dwellers after Day 1. Rockwool Denmark was the top performer in a testing Day 1 in SailGP Abu Dhabi. The 12 teams battled against each other, the light winds and the torrent of penalties applied for early starts, and infringing the new foil-propulsion rules. by Richard Gladwell, Sail-World NZ Posted 30 Nov 14:56 NZDT SailGP: Black Foils have nose in front SailGP: Black Foils have nose in front A mixed day of fleet racing has the Black Foils sitting in eighth overall in Abu Dhabi A mixed day of fleet racing has the Black Foils sitting in eighth overall in Abu Dhabi but crucially ahead of their three Grand Final rivals. by Ben Mackley Posted 30 Nov 13:14 NZDT The Famous Project CIC start Jules Verne Trophy The Famous Project CIC start Jules Verne Trophy All-female attempt to break the round-the-world record It was 13.40 UTC on Saturday when the eight women of The Famous Project CIC, aboard the maxi trimaran IDEC SPORT, crossed the starting line of the Jules Verne Trophy, the extreme round-the-world race for crewed multihulls, without stops or assistance. by Agence TB Press Posted 30 Nov 04:17 NZDT SailGP: Peter Burling cleared to race SailGP: Peter Burling cleared to race Black Foils skipper Peter Burling has been cleared to race this weekend in Abu Dhabi. The Black Foils team have advised that their injured skipper and helmsman, Peter Burling, has been cleared to race in the Grand Final this weekend in Abu Dhabi. He sailed in Friday with a protective covering on his finger (see images below). by Richard Gladwell, Sail-World NZ Posted 29 Nov 14:30 NZDT ETNZ take top award at NZ Sailor of the Year ETNZ take top award at NZ Sailor of the Year Emirates Team NZ won the top honour at the 2025 Barfoot & Thompson Yachting Excellence Awards The America's Cup defenders received the Sir Bernard Fergusson Trophy as Orbit World Travel Sailor of the Year following their third consecutive victory in the Louis Vuitton 37th America's Cup in Barcelona last year. by Eduan Roos, Yachting NZ Posted 29 Nov 11:28 NZDT The Two Million Dollar Move The Two Million Dollar Move SailGP Grand Final Video Analysis We take a look at how the starts were won in the light winds on Day 1, and then see who won the start in the three-boat Grand Final itself, and then what the winning move was that sealed the 2025 Season title. by Mark Jardine Posted 1 Dec 09:31 NZDT 8th Portugal Grand Prix at Vilamoura overall 8th Portugal Grand Prix at Vilamoura overall Challenging conditions and intense competition on the final day The 8th Portugal Grand Prix concluded today in Vilamoura, bringing together some of the most talented sailors from across world for a thrilling series of races. by Prow Media Posted 1 Dec 06:22 NZDT Meet A+T's newest display: the full colour QBD7 Meet A+T's newest display: the full colour QBD7 In response to strong market demand for a smaller version of the hugely popular 12" BFD In response to strong market demand for a smaller, more versatile version of the hugely popular 12" BFD, A+T Instruments were proud to show off their new QBD7 at METS. by A+T Instruments Posted 1 Dec 05:00 NZDT Larry Cargill joins the International 29er Class Larry Cargill joins the International 29er Class An elite Sailing Coach & Program Manager with over 20 years of high-performance experience The 29er International Class Association is proud to announce the appointment of Larry Cargill as the new Coaching & Development Manager. by 29er Class Posted 1 Dec 01:56 NZDT X-Yachts In-House Boat Show 2025 X-Yachts In-House Boat Show 2025 The best edition and highest attendance yet! The X-Yachts In-House Boat Show took place on 8th & 9th November in Haderslev, and we are thrilled to share that this year's event became our best-attended show to date. by X-Yachts Posted 1 Dec 01:00 NZDT WorldSailing plots new course for Offshore Sailing WorldSailing plots new course for Offshore Sailing With the release of 'Navigating Offshore' strategy World Sailing is proud to announce the launch of its new comprehensive plan for offshore sailing: Navigating Offshore. by World Sailing Posted 30 Nov 23:37 NZDT 8th Portugal Grand Prix at Vilamoura Day 3 8th Portugal Grand Prix at Vilamoura Day 3 The championship that continues to grow since its 2018 debut Since its first edition in 2018, launched exclusively with the 49er, 49erFX and Nacra fleets, this championship has continued to evolve and expand. Over the years, it welcomed the ILCA classes, strengthening its reputation. by Prow Media Posted 30 Nov 08:54 NZDT iQFOiL Senior Europeans at Sferracavallo overall iQFOiL Senior Europeans at Sferracavallo overall Daniela Peleg (ISR) and Luuc van Opzeeland (NED) crowned champions in Sicily The final day of the iQFOiL European Championship in Sicily brought a perfect mix of tension and triumph as the Medal Series unfolded under a cloudy sky that soon gave way to steady wind and spectacular racing. by iQFOiL Class Posted 30 Nov 08:48 NZDT Melges 24 Class welcomes new Chair Melges 24 Class welcomes new Chair Significant leadership changes announced The International Melges 24 Class Association (IM24CA) has announced significant leadership changes and key championship decisions following its World Council Annual General Meeting held on Saturday, November 22. by International Melges 24 Class Association Posted 30 Nov 03:57 NZDT Mubadala Abu Dhabi Sail Grand Prix Day 1 Mubadala Abu Dhabi Sail Grand Prix Day 1 ROCKWOOL Racing leads as Championship Title Contenders stumble ROCKWOOL Racing, Mubadala Brazil and Red Bull Italy top the event leaderboard after the first four fleet races of the Mubadala Abu Dhabi Sail Grand Prix 2025 Season Grand Final, presented by Abu Dhabi Sports Council. by SailGP Posted 30 Nov 03:38 NZDT Lorenzo wins Red Bull King of the Air Family Final Lorenzo wins Red Bull King of the Air Family Final A fairytale finish at Kite Beach, Bloubergstrand The 2025 Red Bull King of the Air delivered a fairytale finish as Italian brothers Lorenzo and Leonardo Casati made history by facing off in an unforgettable final showdown that saw the older sibling claim his second King of the Air title. by Simone van Slingerland Posted 29 Nov 23:32 NZDT World Sailing commits to Para Inclusive Sailing World Sailing commits to Para Inclusive Sailing By approving the formation of a dedicated Classification Sub-Committee World Sailing has taken a pivotal step to strengthening the governance and integrity of Para Inclusive Sailing by approving the formation of a dedicated Classification Sub-Committee. by World Sailing Posted 29 Nov 21:01 NZDT Australia crew conquer marginal winds in practice Australia crew conquer marginal winds in practice The BONDS Flying Roos were forced to squeeze every learning out of the conditions The BONDS Flying Roos were thrust into the deep end today as Abu Dhabi delivered a near glass-off during the final practice session ahead of the Mubadala Abu Dhabi Sail Grand Prix 2025 Season Grand Final. by BONDS Flying Roos Posted 29 Nov 14:35 NZDT Save On Dinghy Gear Proven By World Champions Save On Dinghy Gear Proven By World Champions More Black Friday Savings at Zhik Prices are unlocked on Zhik Dinghy Boots, PFD's, Wetsuits and more... by Zhik Posted 29 Nov 09:00 NZDT 8th Portugal Grand Prix at Vilamoura Day 2 8th Portugal Grand Prix at Vilamoura Day 2 Mixed conditions allow the 49er fleet to complete 3 races, while the ILCA fleets complete only one Day 2 delivered mixed conditions in Vilamoura, allowing the 49er fleet to complete three races, while the ILCA 7 and ILCA 6 fleets each managed one. The 49erFX fleet could not complete any races. by Prow Media Posted 29 Nov 07:39 NZDT iQFOiL Senior Europeans at Sferracavallo Day 5 iQFOiL Senior Europeans at Sferracavallo Day 5 Top 10 confirmed for tomorrow's Medal Series showdown The penultimate day of the 2025 iQFOiL European Championship in Sferracavallo brought frustration and waiting as light and unstable wind conditions made racing impossible. by iQFOiL Class Posted 29 Nov 05:54 NZDT 20th anniversary OK Dinghy World Ranking 20th anniversary OK Dinghy World Ranking Andy Davis is the new World No. 1 Twenty years ago the first ever OK Dinghy World Ranking list was released. It had just 287 sailors listed. Now, 20 years later, the 58th OK Dinghy World Ranking list has 664 sailors listed. by Robert Deaves Posted 29 Nov 03:52 NZDT World Sailing Inclusion Championships preparations World Sailing Inclusion Championships preparations Ahead of the historic first edition of this global event The organizing committee for the 2025 World Sailing Inclusion Championships—represented by Oman Sail—continues to step up preparations ahead of the historic first edition of this global event. by Oman Sail Posted 29 Nov 00:18 NZDT Sam Goodchild crowned IMOCA Globe Series Champion Sam Goodchild crowned IMOCA Globe Series Champion After a stunning 2025 season he wins the title for the second time After a long season at the top of the IMOCA fleet that featured three race wins, Great Britain's Sam Goodchild is, for the second time in three years, the IMOCA Globe Series Champion. by Ed Gorman / IMOCA Globe Series Posted 28 Nov 21:55 NZDT “If we're focused, we win” “If we're focused, we win” Slingsby sets Aussies' intent for high-stakes SailGP Grand Final showdown Australia's greatest rivals - Emirates GBR, the Black Foils and Los Gallos - are circling but the Aussies have made one thing clear: they are not backing down. by BONDS Flying Roos Posted 28 Nov 19:04 NZDT Elliott 5.9 Southern Circuit starts this weekend Elliott 5.9 Southern Circuit starts this weekend Seven yachts will line up for eight windward-leeward races in the Elliott 5.9 Southern Circuit Seven yachts will line up for eight windward-leeward races in the Nautilus Braids Elliott 5.9 Southern Circuit which kicks off at Naval Point Club Lyttelton this weekend. by Ellen Palmer Posted 28 Nov 19:00 NZDT Sail Brisbane 2025 Set to Shine Sail Brisbane 2025 Set to Shine In Partnership with Australian Sailing The Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron (RQYS) is proud to announce the return of Sail Brisbane 2025, taking place from 16 to 20 December 2025, in partnership with Australian Sailing. by Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron Posted 28 Nov 18:40 NZDT Eight-time World champion leads the line-up Eight-time World champion leads the line-up For the World Match Racing Tour Final in Shenzhen The World Match Racing Tour (WMRT) today announced the sixteen confirmed skippers to compete in the 2025 World Match Racing Tour Final Shenzhen Bao'an in China scheduled to take place from 6-11 January 2026. by WMRT Posted 28 Nov 18:02 NZDT Paleblue powering conservation Paleblue powering conservation Pale Blue powering conservation: An interview with Amazon environmentalist Ethan Duvall Deep within the heart of the Ecuadorian Amazon, a vast and dense region brimming with biodiversity, Ethan Duvall embarked on an ambitious mission this summer - made possible by Paleblue's innovative solar rechargeable batteries. by Pale Blue NZ Posted 28 Nov 17:29 NZDT 8th Portugal Grand Prix at Vilamoura Day 1 8th Portugal Grand Prix at Vilamoura Day 1 Plenty of action on the water The 8th Portugal Grand Prix got off to an exciting start today under a flawless sunny sky. The event brought together 248 sailors and 68 coaches from all corners of the globe, competing across the ILCA 6, ILCA 7, 49er, and 49er FX classes. by Prow Media Posted 28 Nov 11:18 NZDT Dorset sailor turns 21 in the most remote ocean Dorset sailor turns 21 in the most remote ocean Lauren is the First Mate on board the Washington, DC yacht in the Clipper Race Dorset sailor Lauren Corn celebrated her 21st birthday while racing across the notorious Roaring Forties and helping lead a crew of 20 adventurers around the globe. by Clipper Race Posted 28 Nov 05:35 NZDT iQFOiL Senior Europeans at Sferracavallo Day 4 iQFOiL Senior Europeans at Sferracavallo Day 4 Emma Wilson (GBR) and Nico Goyard (FRA) take the lead as the Final Series wraps up tomorrow Day 4 of the iQFOiL Senior European Championship al Circolo Velico Sferracavallo opened with cooler temperatures and a light morning breeze, keeping both sailors and race officials on their toes. by iQFOiL Class Posted 28 Nov 05:27 NZDT The Famous Project CIC to start on Saturday The Famous Project CIC to start on Saturday A weather window is opening up for their Jules Verne Trophy attempt The big challenge launched by Alexia Barrier and the seven women of "The Famous Project CIC" for the Jules Verne Trophy is set to begin on Saturday! by Agence TB Press Posted 28 Nov 04:13 NZDT 37 nations set for World Sailing Inclusion Champs 37 nations set for World Sailing Inclusion Champs A total of 154 athletes, alongside coaches and support staff, have entered the landmark event World Sailing, the sport's global governing body, is celebrating a major milestone as over 150 participants representing 37 nations have registered for the inaugural World Sailing Inclusion Championships. by World Sailing Posted 28 Nov 03:17 NZDT Black Foils injury rocks SailGP Grand Final fight Black Foils injury rocks SailGP Grand Final fight Black Foils driver Peter Burling will not participate in today's practice sailing Black Foils driver Peter Burling will not participate in today's practice sailing after being rushed to the hospital due to a hand injury on Wednesday. by SailGP Media Posted 28 Nov 01:00 NZDT Vaikobi Black Friday Frenzy starts 7am Friday Vaikobi Black Friday Frenzy starts 7am Friday Get your carts ready. Set your alarms. Get your carts ready. Set your alarms. by Vaikobi Ocean Performance Posted 27 Nov 20:30 NZDT 18ft Skiff Club Championship Race 6 Preview 18ft Skiff Club Championship Race 6 Preview Time-honoured championship continues After last Sunday's 18 footer double-header over two short course races, the Australian 18 Footers League returns to a full length championship for next Sunday's Race 6 of the Club Championship on Sydney Harbour. by Frank Quealey Posted 27 Nov 20:22 NZDT SailGP: Burling injured ahead of Grand Final SailGP: Burling injured ahead of Grand Final Black Foils Peter Burling to miss practice day following finger injury. Others make key changes. Black Foils Driver Peter Burling will miss Thursday's scheduled practice sailing session. Several other significant changes have been made by other teams, who cannot make the $2million Grand Final this Sunday. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World.com/nz Posted 27 Nov 12:44 NZDT SW108 Kalantis launches under the moon SW108 Kalantis launches under the moon Built in full carbon, with a carbon hull, deck, and bulkheads SW108 Kalantis reflects the strong personality of her experienced owner: a young and passionate sailor determined to excel on the regatta circuit while enjoying fast and comfortable cruising around the world. by Southern Wind Yachts Posted 27 Nov 10:16 NZDT Australian Sailing Team set for Sail Melbourne Australian Sailing Team set for Sail Melbourne Home-grown stars and international talent converge The Australian Sailing Team (AST) is set to hit home waters this week as Sail Melbourne gets under way from Royal Brighton Yacht Club, with Olympians, emerging talent and first-timers lining up across a strong multi-class fleet. by Lisa Darmanin / Australian Sailing Team Posted 27 Nov 09:07 NZDT Harry Melges IV Signs with U.S. SailGP Team Harry Melges IV Signs with U.S. SailGP Team Ahead of the 2025 Season Grand Final The U.S. SailGP Team has added World Champion American sailor Harry Melges IV to its roster ahead of this weekend's Mubadala Abu Dhabi Sail Grand Prix Grand Final, further strengthening its crew as it builds toward the future. by U.S. SailGP Team Posted 27 Nov 08:00 NZDT 17th Transat Café L'or - The full story 17th Transat Café L'or - The full story The race was full of twists and turns - a formidable, engaging challenge at all levels Four classes, four courses, four winning duos... the Coffee Route double handed race from France to Martinique once more proved a formidable, engaging challenge at all levels. by Transat Café L'OR Posted 27 Nov 06:10 NZDT iQFOiL Senior Europeans at Sferracavallo Day 3 iQFOiL Senior Europeans at Sferracavallo Day 3 Weather turns tricky in Sferracavallo as only one Men's race is completed Day 3 of the iQFOiL Senior European Championship at Circolo Velico Sferracavallo started with high hopes as sunshine, a warm breeze, and a building south-westerly wind greeted the athletes. by iQFOiL Class Posted 27 Nov 05:31 NZDT