Toyota NZ Optimist Nats - Day 4 - Wells wins Toyota NZ Optimist Nats - Day 4 - Wells wins Zofia Wells has added the NZ Open Optimist title to her already impressive record. Glendowie BC's Zofia Wells has added the NZ Open Optimist title to her already impressive record, blitzing the fleet to win seven of the 11 races in which she sailed. by Sail-World.com Posted 8 Apr 02:47 NZST America's Cup: Marzio Perrelli to head ACP America's Cup: Marzio Perrelli to head ACP America's Cup Partnership (ACP) has now confirmed Marzio Perrelli as CEO As reported in Sail-World and some Italian media in mid-February, the America's Cup Partnership (ACP) has now confirmed former Sky Italy as Executive Vice President, Marzio Perrelli as Chief Executive Officer. by ACP/Sail-World Posted 7 Apr 21:15 NZST Toyota NZ Optimist Nationals New Plymouth - Day 3 Toyota NZ Optimist Nationals New Plymouth - Day 3 Glendowie's Zofia Wells continues to make the front running after the third day of racing Glendowie BC's Zofia Wells continues to make the front running after the third day of racing at the Toyota NZ Optimist Nationals, being sailed from New Plymouth Yacht Club. by Sail-World.com Posted 7 Apr 01:02 NZST Olympic class racing, Caribbean racing, Globe40 Olympic class racing, Caribbean racing, Globe40 Important times to be speed checking against rivals The Los Angeles 2028 Olympics might still be more than two years over the horizon, but for Olympic hopefuls and medal-ceremony contenders alike, these are important times to be speed checking against rivals. by David Schmidt Posted 8 Apr 03:00 NZST Rolex Middle Sea Race attracts both new and old Rolex Middle Sea Race attracts both new and old The 47th edition has already attracted a positive burst of entries With six months to go before its spectacular start in Grand Harbour, the 47th edition of the Rolex Middle Sea Race has already attracted a positive burst of entries. by Rolex Middle Sea Race Posted 8 Apr 01:11 NZST Hansa Worlds to be held at Sciez-sur-Léman, France Hansa Worlds to be held at Sciez-sur-Léman, France Set on the shores of Europe's largest lake in May 2027 The Hansa World Championship, held every two years, will come to France for the first time since its creation in 2007. Set on the shores of Europe's largest lake, at Sciez-sur-Léman from May 1 to 8, 2027 by Agence TB Press Posted 7 Apr 19:45 NZST Globe40 Leg 6 Update Globe40 Leg 6 Update Fierce Strategies and Competitions on the Road to Lorient Having set off a week ago from Recife, Brazil, the eight competitors in the final leg of the 2025/2026 GLOBE40 have already encountered several different conditions. by Sirius Events Posted 7 Apr 16:59 NZST Mission Accomplished! Mission Accomplished! Keeping it in the family was always really the main mission. Just ask him… Keeping it in the family was always really the main mission. Just ask him… Now at 138 days and some change, Tristan Gourlay has shaved a fair old chunk off the 179 days and change his dad, Ken, set 19 and a bit years ago. by John Curnow, Sail-World.com AUS Editor Posted 7 Apr 10:00 NZST Toyota NZ Optimist Nationals New Plymouth - Day 2 Toyota NZ Optimist Nationals New Plymouth - Day 2 Female sailors continue to dominate the top three places on the leaderboard after Day 2 Female sailors continue to dominate the top three places on the leaderboard after Day 2 of the Toyota NZ Optimist Nationals being sailed from New Plymouth Yacht Club. by Sail-World.com Posted 5 Apr 22:30 NZST 55th Trofeo Princesa Sofia Mallorca Prize Giving 55th Trofeo Princesa Sofia Mallorca Prize Giving Swedes Emil Järudd and Hanna Jonsson award the Sofia Trophy as overall winners The awards ceremony for the 55th Trofeo Princesa Sofia Mallorca by FERGUS Hotels brought the curtain down on a thrilling edition, which saw the debut of new competition formats ahead of the 2028 Los Angeles Games. by Trofeo S.A.R. Princesa Sofía Posted 5 Apr 18:48 NZST Enel Rio SailGP: Will ask plenty of Questions Enel Rio SailGP: Will ask plenty of Questions Racing on the Stadium course in the Rio 2016 Olympics, saw reputations made and destroyed. SailGP lands in Rio for its long-awaited South American debut, where iconic scenery meets wildly unpredictable racing. by SailGP Media Posted 5 Apr 13:07 NZDT NZL Sailing Team: Palma - Day 6 NZL Sailing Team: Palma - Day 6 George Gautrey finished fifth in the ILCA 7 in the first major international regatta for 2026 George Gautrey has made a strong start to his international season, finishing fifth in the ILCA 7 at the 2026 Princess Sofia Regatta in Palma de Mallorca. by Eduan Roos/Yachting Posted 5 Apr 11:16 NZDT 470 Class at 55th Trofeo Princesa Sofia overall 470 Class at 55th Trofeo Princesa Sofia overall Jordi Xammar and Marta Cardona win “at home” The 55th edition of the Trofeo Princesa Sofía, held last week in Palma Bay, marked the opening event of this year's Sailing Grand Slam. Jordi Xammar and Marta Cardona won the regatta. by International 470 Class Association Posted 5 Apr 05:47 NZDT 55th Trofeo Princesa Sofia Mallorca overall 55th Trofeo Princesa Sofia Mallorca overall Thrilling Finals showdowns as ten Sofía titles decided on glorious Bay of Palma The sun shone and the sea breeze blew exactly as per the script for a blockbuster finale to Palma, Mallorca's giant 55 Trofeo Princesa Sofía Mallorca by FERGUS Hotels, the curtain raiser to the 2026 Olympic classes season. by Trofeo S.A.R. Princesa Sofía Posted 5 Apr 04:19 NZDT 49er, 49erFX & Nacra 17 at Princesa Sofía overall 49er, 49erFX & Nacra 17 at Princesa Sofía overall Titles decided after a week of tight racing and a few late twists It was a big final day at the Trofeo Princesa Sofía, with titles decided across all three Olympic fleets after a week of tight racing and a few late twists. by 49er & Nacra 17 Sailing Posted 5 Apr 03:35 NZDT Toyota NZ Optimist Nationals New Plymouth - Day 1 Toyota NZ Optimist Nationals New Plymouth - Day 1 The 2026 Toyota Optimist Nationals got underway on Saturday from New Plymouth Yacht Club. The 2026 Toyota Optimist Nationals got underway on Saturday from New Plymouth Yacht Club, on a stunning Taranaki day. by Sail-World.com Posted 4 Apr 22:09 NZDT Glenn Ashby SailGP Team France for Rio Glenn Ashby SailGP Team France for Rio Replacing Leigh McMillan as he recovers from a shoulder injury Glenn Ashby is set to join the DS Automobiles SailGP Team France as wing trimmer from the Rio Sail Grand Prix, replacing Leigh McMillan as he recovers from a shoulder injury sustained following the Auckland incident. by France SailGP Team Posted 4 Apr 21:58 NZDT 470 Class at 55th Trofeo Princesa Sofia day 5 470 Class at 55th Trofeo Princesa Sofia day 5 Top 10 teams selected: 470 fleet ready for the Medal Series The final day of the elimination series concluded in excellent conditions in the Bay of Palma. Despite a short delay in the morning, two races were completed smoothly, setting the stage for the Medal Series. by International 470 Class Association Posted 4 Apr 20:17 NZDT Live Ocean: Jono Ridler - Mission accomplished Live Ocean: Jono Ridler - Mission accomplished Jono Ridler has completed his extraordinary Swim4TheOcean, freestyling into Welington on Saturday After 90 days, 1,367 kilometres and more than 468 hours in the ocean, Jono Ridler has completed his extraordinary Swim4TheOcean, freestyling into Te Whanganui-a-Tara Wellington at noon Saturday. by Jodie Bakewell-White - Live Ocean Racing Posted 4 Apr 17:30 NZDT 49er, 49erFX & Nacra 17 at Princesa Sofía Day 5 49er, 49erFX & Nacra 17 at Princesa Sofía Day 5 American pair Nevin Snow and Ian MacDiarmid lead the 49er fleet American pair Nevin Snow and Ian MacDiarmid lead the 49er fleet after a valuable recovery from an early start in second of the skiffs' three races today. by 49er & Nacra 17 Sailing Posted 4 Apr 09:43 NZDT 55th Trofeo Princesa Sofia Mallorca day 5 55th Trofeo Princesa Sofia Mallorca day 5 Palma Set to Deliver Classic Sofía Finale After a week of racing in challenging offshore winds Saturday's medal showdowns for the 10 Olympic class titles at the 55th Trofeo Princesa Sofía Mallorca by FERGUS Hotels look set to be blessed with perfect conditions. by Trofeo S.A.R. Princesa Sofía Posted 4 Apr 08:57 NZDT Quatro Maui Pro at Ho'okipa Day 3 Quatro Maui Pro at Ho'okipa Day 3 Youth & experience shine in Maui Day 3 of the Quatro Maui Pro delivered a full showcase of the sport's depth and future, as all Junior, Pro Junior, and Masters divisions were completed in clean head to logo high surf under light winds at the iconic Ho'okipa Beach Park. by International Windsurfing Tour Posted 4 Apr 01:55 NZDT NZL Sailing Team: Palma - Day 3 NZL Sailing Team: Palma - Day 3 It was another demanding day on the water for New Zealand's sailors at the Princess Sofia Regatta It was another demanding day on the water for New Zealand's sailors at the Princess Sofia Regatta in Palma, with tricky, shifty conditions again testing the fleet on Day 4 as the regatta builds toward its medal race showdown. by Eduan Roos/Yachting Posted 3 Apr 22:14 NZDT Toyota NZ Optimist Nationals at New Plymouth YC Toyota NZ Optimist Nationals at New Plymouth YC The five-day regatta is being hosted by the New Plymouth Yacht Club Racing for the 2026 Toyota New Zealand Optimist National Championship officially begins Saturday. The five-day regatta is being hosted by the New Plymouth Yacht Club. by Sail-World.com Posted 3 Apr 21:26 NZDT Collinson FX: Apr 2: Market confidence returns Collinson FX: Apr 2: Market confidence returns The oil price slipped lower and dipped below US$100pb, reflecting the return of confidence to market A massive surge in US equities flowed through into Asian and European markets and was followed up with further gains in US markets overnight. by Collinson FX Posted 3 Apr 18:27 NZDT Live Ocean: Jono Ridler - at the entrance Live Ocean: Jono Ridler - at the entrance Jono Ridler's arrival into Wellington has been set for noon Saturday. Jono Ridler's 1,367km Swim4TheOcean mission has reached its penultimate day, with the final swim now mapped and his arrival into Wellington set for noon Saturday. by Jodie Bakewell-White - Live Ocean Racing Posted 3 Apr 12:25 NZDT New ZhikMotion™ Styles Have Landed New ZhikMotion™ Styles Have Landed Built for cooler days on and off the water Built for cooler days on and off the water, the ZhikMotion™ range delivers adaptable warmth, wind resistance, spray protection and all-day comfort when conditions shift. by Zhik Posted 3 Apr 09:15 NZDT 49er, 49erFX & Nacra 17 at Princesa Sofía Day 4 49er, 49erFX & Nacra 17 at Princesa Sofía Day 4 Price is right... In the 49er Skiff class the lead has alternated between top duos from the USA and Australia who spent time training together within a big group working out of Torbay, north of Auckland. by 49er & Nacra 17 Sailing Posted 3 Apr 08:55 NZDT 55th Trofeo Princesa Sofia Mallorca day 4 55th Trofeo Princesa Sofia Mallorca day 4 Sofía racers head into final chance to make Saturday's medal finale Day 4 of the 55th Trofeo Princesa Sofía Mallorca by FERGUS Hotels continued with the offshore, unpredictable winds which have continued to confound athletes as the showcase Olympic regatta heads into the penultimate day, Friday. by Trofeo S.A.R. Princesa Sofía Posted 3 Apr 07:19 NZDT 470 Class at 55th Trofeo Princesa Sofia day 4 470 Class at 55th Trofeo Princesa Sofia day 4 Leaderboard Tightens Behind Dominant Spanish Leaders in Palma The second day of the elimination series brought afternoon racing, with two races completed successfully. From light morning winds to a strong offshore breeze later on. by International 470 Class Association Posted 3 Apr 06:34 NZDT Start Strong with New North Sails Start Strong with New North Sails Experience the assurance of sails built for precision, power, and lasting performance Experience the assurance of sails built for precision, power, and lasting performance. Step into the season with gear trusted at every level of the sport. Order new sails today. by North Sails Posted 3 Apr 04:30 NZDT Victoria Low on the 2x25 Review Victoria Low on the 2x25 Review A Q&A with Victoria Low about the findings of the 2x25 Review The Magenta Project, in collaboration with 11th Hour Racing and World Sailing, recently conducted the largest gender equity study in sailing's history. The findings weren't great. by David Schmidt Posted 3 Apr 04:00 NZDT Tre Golfi Sailing Week sets historic entry record Tre Golfi Sailing Week sets historic entry record 211 yachts entered across the ORC, Maxi and Multihull fleets Tre Golfi Sailing Week 2026 has reached a historic milestone, setting a new all-time participation record with 211 yachts entered across the ORC, Maxi and Multihull fleets. by Tre Golfi Sailing Week Posted 3 Apr 02:04 NZDT Vendée Arctique – Les Sables d'Olonne Preview Vendée Arctique – Les Sables d'Olonne Preview The first names announced for an already promising line-up At a press briefing held on 2 April, the Vendée Arctique - Les Sables d'Olonne revealed the first names of the skippers entered for its 2026 edition, as well as the race management team that will ensure the sailors' safety. by Vendée Arctique Posted 3 Apr 00:40 NZDT The Elegance of Luxury Performance The Elegance of Luxury Performance Step aboard the X4.9 MkII and experience pure sailing pleasure Step aboard the X4.9 MkII and experience pure sailing pleasure. This new video from Palma captures the yacht's powerful performance, elegant lines, and effortless handling. A beautiful showcase of what defines modern X-Yachts craftsmanship. by X-Yachts Posted 3 Apr 00:00 NZDT Quatro Maui Pro at Ho'okipa Day 2 Quatro Maui Pro at Ho'okipa Day 2 Roediger reigns and Hunter makes history Bernd Roediger claims men's crown in a final of former champions; Marine Hunter defends Maui Spring Title at World Windsurfing Tour's First 5-Star Event of 2026 by International Windsurfing Tour Posted 2 Apr 23:56 NZDT America's Cup Recon Diary: Apr 1 - A six hour day America's Cup Recon Diary: Apr 1 - A six hour day Updated: ETNZ clocked up another long day on the Hauraki Gulf, in a 12-18kt breeze. Updated: The America's Cup Defender clocked up another six hour day on the Hauraki Gulf, in a 12-18kt onshore breeze. Not entirely sure whether it is Day 8 or Day 9 for the Kiwis, but they're certainly off to a good start. by Richard Gladwell, Sail-World Posted 2 Apr 22:22 NZDT 2027 World Sailing Championship dates confirmed 2027 World Sailing Championship dates confirmed Setting up what promises to be one an exciting year World Sailing is pleased to confirm the dates for the 2027 World Sailing Championships, setting up what promises to be one of the most exciting years in the sport's history. by World Sailing Posted 2 Apr 21:00 NZDT Globe40 Leg 6 Update Globe40 Leg 6 Update Belgium Team Lead at the Equator Today, April 1, at 9:23:29 PM UTC, the Class40 BELGIUM OCEAN RACING became the first Class40 to cross the equator, marking the return of the GLOBE40 to the Northern Hemisphere after leaving it last September during the Cape Verde/Reunion leg. by Sirius Events Posted 2 Apr 12:16 NZDT 49er, 49erFX & Nacra 17 at Princesa Sofía Day 3 49er, 49erFX & Nacra 17 at Princesa Sofía Day 3 Qualifying concludes for Skiffs and Nacra fleets Today marked a key turning point in the regatta, as the top 25 boats in each fleet secured their place in the Gold fleet, where the battle for the podium begins. by 49er & Nacra 17 Sailing Posted 2 Apr 08:42 NZDT 55th Trofeo Princesa Sofia Mallorca day 3 55th Trofeo Princesa Sofia Mallorca day 3 Bay of Palma plays an April Fool's on the fleet 'Heads out of the boat' is a well-worn cliché in competitive sailboat racing, and it was the phrase on everyone's lips after a mind-bending, chaotic day on the water. by Trofeo S.A.R. Princesa Sofía Posted 2 Apr 06:25 NZDT 470 Class at 55th Trofeo Princesa Sofia day 3 470 Class at 55th Trofeo Princesa Sofia day 3 Windy conditions shake up standings as Xammar and Cardona move to the top The first day of the elimination series featured three races completed in the 470 class. Strong winds created demanding conditions on the water, impacting the overall standings. Jordi Xammar and Marta Cardona (ESP) moved into first place. by International 470 Class Association Posted 2 Apr 06:07 NZDT Nothing Drives Like a Rental! Nothing Drives Like a Rental! Rent the new Velocitek RTK Pucks for $50 per day The 2026 Velocitek RTK Puck is available as a rental-only system at $50 per boat per day*, making it easy for fleets to try centimeter-level accuracy without purchasing new hardware. by Velocitek Posted 2 Apr 04:30 NZDT A+T Quantum 530 launched A+T Quantum 530 launched The next-generation of wind instrument has landed The next-generation of wind instrument has landed, with A+T Instruments launch of the Quantum 530. Readings are no longer limited by what's happening at the top of the mast, thanks to the field of physics that Albert Einstein referred to as 'spooky'. by Mark Jardine Posted 1 Apr 19:00 NZDT Introducing Autonomous IOM Racing Introducing Autonomous IOM Racing A Bold New Era for Radio Sailing For years, radio sailing has balanced the perfect blend of human skill, tactical awareness, and the occasional muttered apology after a port-starboard incident. But today, I'm delighted to share a groundbreaking development that will redefine our sport. by Nigel Barrow Posted 1 Apr 18:00 NZDT America's Cup: Late Challenges confirmed America's Cup: Late Challenges confirmed America's Cup Partnership have confirmed to Sail-World that additional Challenges have been received Following the close of Late Challenges on March 31, the America's Cup Partnership have confirmed to Sail-World that additional Challenges have been received. However one team has confirmed they are not challenging. by Richard Gladwell, Sail-World Posted 1 Apr 09:17 NZDT 55th Trofeo Princesa Sofia Mallorca day 2 55th Trofeo Princesa Sofia Mallorca day 2 Sofía at full strength After a second consecutive day of shifty, difficult offshore winds many of the 1100 athletes, and for certain the on-the-water race officers running the races, would welcome a return to the Bay of Palma's reliable, more regular sea breeze regime. by Trofeo S.A.R. Princesa Sofía Posted 1 Apr 07:24 NZDT 470 Class at 55th Trofeo Princesa Sofia day 2 470 Class at 55th Trofeo Princesa Sofia day 2 New leaders in Palma as qualifying series ends Matisse Pacaud and Lucie de Gennes (FRA) won two races in yellow fleet and moved into the overall lead. Newly crowned European champions Martin Wrigley and Bettine Harris (GBR) dominated their fleet (blue), winning both races and moving up to 9th place. by International 470 Class Association Posted 1 Apr 05:34 NZDT