Coutts gives some advice to ageing pro teams Coutts gives some advice to ageing pro teams Coutts sounds a warning to the 12 teams to refresh their talent and upskill younger sailors Speaking with Stevie Morrison at the SailGP Technologies facility in Southampton, UK, Coutts sounds a warning to the 12 teams to refresh their talent, upskill younger sailors, and bring them into the SailGP teams. by Sail-World.com/nz Posted 15 May 12:28 NZST Collinson FX May 15: Trade still the major issue Collinson FX May 15: Trade still the major issue Trade remains the overriding issue dominating markets and look for gains from Trump's latest tour Markets eased overnight, following the surge in confidence earlier in the week. The focus then turned to US CPI inflation data, released overnight, which was benign. This was a further boost to market sentiment. by Collinson FX Posted 15 May 12:01 NZST America's Cup: Brit in core ETNZ sailing team America's Cup: Brit in core ETNZ sailing team Kiwis sring surprise with the inclusion of British sailor Chris Draper in their core sailing squad. Emirates Team New Zealand have announced their core sailing group, with the major surprise being the inclusion of British sailor Chris Draper. Nathan Outteridge is named as skipper to replace the departed Peter Burling. by Richard Gladwell, Sail-World NZ Posted 14 May 16:34 NZST “Foil4TheGulf”, set to take place on Saturday “Foil4TheGulf”, set to take place on Saturday “Foil4TheGulf”, set to take place next Saturday (24 May) at Auckland's Okahu Bay “Foil4TheGulf”, set to take place next Saturday (24 May) at Auckland's Okahu Bay, has been inspired by the Hauraki Gulf / Tikapa Moana Marine Protection Bill's stalled progress in Parliament after its second reading in December last year. by NZ SailGP team Posted 14 May 11:20 NZST Paul Whiting: Tribute to top designer Paul Whiting: Tribute to top designer Paul Whiting Tribute this Thursday May 15 at Ponsonby Cruising Club A Paul Whiting Tribute is being held at the Ponsonby Cruising Club on this Thursday May 15 2025. The Whiting designed and built "Taranui 3" (the plug for the Whiting 47) and the mighty "Magic Bus" will be on display right outside the club. by Whiting Family Posted 12 May 08:45 NZST Dragon Worlds at Vilamoura day 3 Dragon Worlds at Vilamoura day 3 Consistency and competition Day 3 of the Dragon World Championship by Tivoli Hotels & Resorts brought another day of top-level competition in Vilamoura, as the international fleet completed two races as scheduled. by Prow Media Posted 15 May 10:18 NZST Formula Kite Europeans in Urla day 1 Formula Kite Europeans in Urla day 1 Smaller kites shrink the riders and mix the fleet Brave riders grabbed their opportunities on day one of the 2025 Formula Kite European Championships, in Urla, Turkiye. by International Kiteboarding Association Posted 15 May 08:42 NZST Banger Racing, Back Racing and No Racing Banger Racing, Back Racing and No Racing Racing on the cheap, a return to racing for young Aussies, and ILCA struggles We start with racing on the cheap at the Colander Cup, then focus on a return to racing for the Aussies at the Youth Worlds, moving on to a complete lack of racing at the ILCA Worlds, and then looking at how SailGP should be back out on the water. by Mark Jardine Posted 15 May 07:00 NZST 44Cup Porto Cervo starts tomorrow 44Cup Porto Cervo starts tomorrow This event sees the high performance one design owner-driver fleet back up to 11 in number RC44 racing returns to Europe tomorrow with the start of the 44Cup Porto Cervo, hosted by the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda. by 44Cup Posted 15 May 05:39 NZST New study in Vendée Globe could be a game changer New study in Vendée Globe could be a game changer Research is being carried out by a bio-engineering specialist into human performance What effect does racing alone around the world on a high performance IMOCA yacht have on the human body and mind? by Ed Gorman / IMOCA Globe Series Posted 15 May 03:53 NZST ILCA 6 Women's and ILCA 7 Men's Worlds day 3 ILCA 6 Women's and ILCA 7 Men's Worlds day 3 The wind stays away and the day is cancelled once more For the third consecutive day, the ILCA World Championship race course remained stalled under a windless sky. A dense fog clung to the Olympic Sailing Center, muting the horizon and chilling the air to a damp 17 degrees C. by Frankie Zheng / ILCA Posted 15 May 02:37 NZST World Sailing Inclusion Championships preview World Sailing Inclusion Championships preview Event will bring together an expected 215 sailors from around the world, to Oman The Sultanate of Oman has been chosen to host the first edition of the new World Sailing Inclusion Championships. by World Sailing Posted 15 May 00:59 NZST The last 18' skiff champion before one design The last 18' skiff champion before one design Michael Spies won the 1993 and 1995 JJ Giltinan 18ft Skiff Championships When Michael Spies won the 1993 and 1995 World 18 footer championships, in his Julian Bethwaite-designed Winfield Racing skiff, he became the last winner of the title before the introduction of the new one-design 18 footer won its first title in 1996. by Frank Quealey Posted 14 May 19:29 NZST Dragon Worlds at Vilamoura Day 2 Dragon Worlds at Vilamoura Day 2 Vilamoura delivers outstanding sailing conditions Day 2 of the Dragon World Championship by Tivoli Hotels & Resorts delivered everything sailors could hope for: fair racing, seamless organisation, and a warm community atmosphere. by Prow Media Posted 14 May 07:17 NZST Transat Paprec 2025 review Transat Paprec 2025 review The lessons of an unforgettable edition A breathtaking finish, unbearable suspense, a favorite who lived up to expectations (Skipper Macif), a Saint Barth native who shone to the end, young talents gaining experience... This Transat Paprec fulfilled all its promises. by Transat Paprec Posted 14 May 05:43 NZST Team Malizia unveilsThe Ocean Race Europe crew Team Malizia unveilsThe Ocean Race Europe crew Gearing up for the next big challenge Building on their successful round-the-world experience in 2023, the team led by German skipper Boris Herrmann has gathered a talented group of sailors and onboard reporters to take on the short-format, crewed race starting in Kiel this summer. by Team Malizia Posted 14 May 04:07 NZST ILCA 6 Women's and ILCA 7 Men's Worlds day 2 ILCA 6 Women's and ILCA 7 Men's Worlds day 2 A Windless Day, A Test of Patience The second day of qualification at the ILCA World Championships brought stillness rather than sail. With calm seas and motionless air, the day became a test of patience, resilience, and focus for all competitors. by Host / ILCA Posted 14 May 02:20 NZST US Sailing and Zhik announce strategic partnership US Sailing and Zhik announce strategic partnership Zhik will provide cutting-edge gear designed to enhance athlete performance on the water US Sailing, the national governing body for the sport of sailing in the United States, is proud to announce a new multi-year partnership with Zhik, global leader in high-performance water wear. by US Sailing Posted 14 May 00:22 NZST First mother-daughter team make history as equals First mother-daughter team make history as equals In the 2025 Melbourne Osaka Cup Spending 35 days at sea with your daughter might not appeal to everyone, but for Annette Hesselmans and Sophie Snijders the experience aboard Fika, their Najad 490, was one so natural and easy as they sailed from Melbourne to Osaka. by Melbourne Osaka Media Posted 13 May 16:48 NZST America's Cup: Celebrating the 30th Anniversary America's Cup: Celebrating the 30th Anniversary May 13, 2025 marks the 30th Anniversary of the winning of the America's Cup by Team New Zealand May 13, 2025 marks the 30th Anniversary of the winning of the America's Cup by Team New Zealand in San Diego, on May 13, 1995. Noted international journalist Barry Pickthall looks back on the Challenger series and the Match itself. by Barry Pickthall/Compiled by S-W NZ Posted 13 May 12:49 NZST Mixed crew win RS Feva NZ Nationals Mixed crew win RS Feva NZ Nationals Finloe Gates and Sofia Turner won the overall title at the NZ RS Feva Nationals Finloe Gates and Sofia Turner won the overall title at the NZ RS Feva Association NZ National championships at Murrays Bay Sailing Club over the weekend. The event was the largest ever crewed national championship sailed in NZ with 48 crews competing. by Sail-World NZ Posted 13 May 11:13 NZST Marine Auctions: May Online Auctions Marine Auctions: May Online Auctions Marina Berths and Vessels, some vessels unreserved Marina Berths and Vessels, some vessels unreserved. The Bidding for the May Online Auction will commence on Thursday 23rd May and will end on Thursday 29th May at 2pm AEST. by Marine Auctions Posted 13 May 09:40 NZST Dragon Worlds at Vilamoura Day 1 Dragon Worlds at Vilamoura Day 1 Ideal conditions for competitive racing in Portugal The highly anticipated Dragon World Championship by Tivoli Hotels & Resorts officially kicked off today in Vilamoura, welcoming some of the world's finest Dragon sailors for the first day of racing. by Prow Media Posted 13 May 07:13 NZST Race hard, sail fast, experience the unforgettable Race hard, sail fast, experience the unforgettable The countdown is on to the 2026 RORC Caribbean 600 Organised by the Royal Ocean Racing Club in association with the Antigua Yacht Club, the 17th edition of the RORC Caribbean 600 will start in Antigua on Monday 23rd February 2026. by Louay Habib / RORC Posted 13 May 06:19 NZST SailGP upgrades F50 fleet ahead of New York event SailGP upgrades F50 fleet ahead of New York event A series of upgrades are now under way to all 12 wingsails Following a full inspection and review, SailGP can confirm a series of upgrades are now under way to all 12 wingsails in the championship's fleet of high-speed F50 catamarans. by SailGP Posted 13 May 02:31 NZST ILCA 6 Women's and ILCA 7 Men's Worlds day 1 ILCA 6 Women's and ILCA 7 Men's Worlds day 1 Wind drops during a period known for the strongest tidal currents The first day of the ILCA World Championship brought a dual challenge of tide and wind to the waters off Qingdao. According to the Chinese lunar calendar, today marks the 15th day of the fourth month — a period known for the strongest tidal currents. by International Laser Class Association Posted 13 May 01:16 NZST Race Yachts latest premium offerings Race Yachts latest premium offerings When only the best will do... Race Yachts are thrilled to present our latest premium offerings in high-performance race yachts, available now through Race Yachts Brokerage. Our collection features some of the most exciting vessels on the market. by Jason Rowed, Race Yachts Posted 12 May 17:13 NZST Collinson FX May 12: US/China trade progress Collinson FX May 12: US/China trade progress The US Treasury Secretary meets, this coming weekend in Switzerland, with China. The US Treasury Secretary meets, this coming weekend in Switzerland, with China. This is the key trade agreement and progress is expected. by Collinson FX Posted 12 May 08:39 NZST Dragon Worlds Sets Sail in Vilamoura Dragon Worlds Sets Sail in Vilamoura 50 boats and 160 sailors representing 17 countries have gathered in Portugal The highly anticipated Dragon World Championship by Tivoli Hotels & Resorts officially sets sail today in the stunning waters of Vilamoura. by Prow Media Posted 12 May 06:19 NZST An emotional evening in Les Sables d'Olonne An emotional evening in Les Sables d'Olonne Les Sables d'Olonne lit up to celebrate the heroes of the Vendée Globe 2024-2025 On Saturday 10 May, Les Sables d'Olonne lit up to celebrate the heroes of the Vendée Globe 2024-2025. An exceptional evening brought together tens of thousands of people, with strong emotions and unforgettable memories, despite the driving rain. by Vendée Globe media Posted 11 May 18:34 NZST The Swan Bonifacio Challenge concludes in style The Swan Bonifacio Challenge concludes in style The opening event of The Nations League 2025 wraps up with tight racing After four days of spirited competition and a vibrant week both on and off the water, the curtain closes on the Swan Bonifacio Challenge, the inaugural event of the 2025 Nations League by ClubSwan Racing. by ClubSwan Racing Posted 11 May 06:31 NZST iQFOiL Youth & Junior International Games overall iQFOiL Youth & Junior International Games overall Valentino Blewett and Medea Falcioni win in the U19 fleets; Brüll and Ugurlu top the U17 categories The iQFOiL Youth & Junior International Games concluded in Torbole, Lake Garda, with the debut of the eight-rider experimental Medal Series format—featuring only semifinals and finals—after five days of intense and exciting racing. by iQFOiL Communications Posted 11 May 06:15 NZST Pyewacket 70 & Kialoa III: Comparing two legends Pyewacket 70 & Kialoa III: Comparing two legends Today Pyewacket 70, a modified Volvo 70, is one of the fastest 70 footers around Antigua Sailing Week 2025 was attended by two top-end offshore racing yachts from very different times. by Antigua Sailing Week Posted 11 May 05:00 NZST IMOCA and 11th Hour Racing to continue partnership IMOCA and 11th Hour Racing to continue partnership Advancing Sustainability and Leadership Initiatives The International Monohull Open Class Association (IMOCA) has renewed its partnership with 11th Hour Racing for the 2025 season. by Ed Gorman / IMOCA Globe Series Posted 10 May 21:10 NZST New Loft 57 Podcast Episode Live Now New Loft 57 Podcast Episode Live Now Featuring Vendée Globe winner Charlie Dalin, Ken Read, and Guillaume Verdier Loft 57, the North Sails Podcast, offers exclusive access to the biggest names in sailing. Our newest episode features Vendée Globe winner Charlie Dalin, North Sails President Ken Read, and naval architect Guillaume Verdier. by North Sails Posted 10 May 08:13 NZST iQFOiL Youth & Junior International Games day 4 iQFOiL Youth & Junior International Games day 4 Sprint Slalom takes center stage in Torbole The penultimate day was all about Sprint Slalom. Despite a light southerly breeze, the wind remained steady throughout the afternoon, allowing all fleets to efficiently complete a full round of Sprint Racing heats. by iQFOiL Communications Posted 10 May 06:04 NZST Join August's celebration of Flying Fifteens Join August's celebration of Flying Fifteens Enter now for the Flying Fifteen World, International and National Championships The Weymouth & Portland National Sailing Academy 'WPSNA' will be hosting three championships in one with the UK Nationals and Pre-Worlds and the World and International Championships between 10th-21st August. by Christina Moncur Posted 10 May 05:34 NZST World Sailing Annual Conference & Awards preview World Sailing Annual Conference & Awards preview This will be the second time the town has hosted a World Sailing Annual Conference. The coastal destination of Dún Laoghaire has been chosen to host the 2025 World Sailing Annual Conference and World Sailing Awards from 3-8 November 2025, bringing together over 400 international delegates. by World Sailing Posted 10 May 03:18 NZST Transat Paprec Finish - The most beautiful night Transat Paprec Finish - The most beautiful night Charlotte Yven claims victory again under the Skipper Macif banner, this time with Hugo Dhallenne From the explosion of joy of Charlotte Yven and Hugo Dhallenne (Skipper Macif) to the happiness of Thomas de Dinechin and Aglaé Ribon, less than three hours passed. by Transat Paprec Posted 10 May 03:11 NZST TOR Summit Genova and Generation Ocean Symposium TOR Summit Genova and Generation Ocean Symposium Genova will host a powerful three-day event connecting generations to protect the ocean The Ocean Race Summit Genova and the Generation Ocean Symposium, an ambitious three-day event, will take place in Genova, Italy in November 2025. by The Ocean Race Posted 9 May 22:41 NZST ULTIM® Class presents its race programme ULTIM® Class presents its race programme Ambitious sporting programme for the next four seasons Synonymous with excellence and innovation in the world of ocean racing, the ULTIM® Class presents an ambitious sport programme for the next four seasons, alternating single-handed, double-handed and crewed races. by Matthieu Honoré Posted 9 May 19:49 NZST Hannah Mills OBE to share carbon footprint success Hannah Mills OBE to share carbon footprint success At World Sailing Sustainability Session Great Britain's most successful female Olympic sailor and strategist for Emirates GBR SailGP Team, Hannah Mills OBE, will headline as guest speaker at World Sailing's upcoming Sustainability Session on renewable energy in the sport. by World Sailing Posted 9 May 06:45 NZST iQFOiL Youth & Junior International Games day 3 iQFOiL Youth & Junior International Games day 3 Intense competition on Lake Garda: 30 course races today, 5 for each fleet Racing intensified on Day 3 of the iQFOiL Youth & Junior International Games on Lake Garda, as more stable conditions finally allowed a full program of racing. by iQFOiL Communications Posted 9 May 06:32 NZST Transat Paprec Day 19 - hours from the finish Transat Paprec Day 19 - hours from the finish The first boats are expected to arrive in the middle or late part of the night in Saint Barthélemy In less than 24 hours, we'll know the winner, the podium, and the full rankings of this incredible Transat Paprec. As they battle through a windless zone that's capturing everyone's attention, the competitors know that anything is still possible. by Transat Paprec Posted 9 May 06:29 NZST Stop Guessing, Start Winning Stop Guessing, Start Winning The Ultimate Cheat Sheet for Fast Rig Settings You know the boats that kept finishing ahead of you last season? They're not faster. They're just better at repeating what works. by Cyclops Marine Posted 9 May 04:18 NZST Henri-Lloyd Dynamic Lite Jacket Henri-Lloyd Dynamic Lite Jacket Will it become your new favourite jacket? We all have that one favourite jacket, which no matter what the weather or where you're going, it's the one you pick out above everything else. The new Dynamic Lite Jacket from Henri-Lloyd is set to become the new fave jacket. by Henri-Lloyd Posted 9 May 03:30 NZST Tshcüss 2 eyes Transatlantic Race line honors Tshcüss 2 eyes Transatlantic Race line honors The competitors will cover a distance of approximately 3,000 miles Many people find comfort in the familiar. Not Christian Zugel, who spent his youth in landlocked southern Germany, but discovered, late in life, a passion for blue-water ocean racing. by Stuart Streuli Posted 9 May 02:43 NZST 2025 44Cup Porto Cervo Preview 2025 44Cup Porto Cervo Preview Back up to 11 teams for the first time since 2016 With the RC44 fleet now safely returned from the Caribbean, competition on the 44Cup resumes again next week with the second event of the 2025 season taking place in the Italian sailing mecca of Porto Cervo. by 44Cup Posted 9 May 02:20 NZST