SailGP: Media Conference - Cadiz, Spain SailGP: Media Conference - Cadiz, Spain The Media Conference for the penultimate event in Season 5 of SailGP took place on Friday in Cadiz. The Media Conference for the penultimate event in Season 5 of SailGP took place on Friday in Cadiz, Spain. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World.com/nz Posted 4 Oct 03:13 NZDT Wetsuit Outlet Moth UK Championship Day 1 Wetsuit Outlet Moth UK Championship Day 1 An extraordinary first day of racing in Torbay An extraordinary first day at the Wetsuit Outlet International Moth UK Championship saw four races held and some very tired sailors wondering how they were going to get through three more days of the same. by Mark Jardine Posted 5 Sep 10:06 NZST Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez Stephen Cloutier Photos Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez Stephen Cloutier Photos Can there be too much of a good thing? Not when it comes to classic yachts! Can there be too much of a good thing? When it comes to photographs from Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez then the answer is an emphatic no! Sit back and enjoy these stunning shots of the classic yachts by top yachting photographer Stephen Cloutier. by Stephen Cloutier Posted 3 Oct 21:27 NZDT Bulwarks and Bulldust – Show 2 Season 3 Bulwarks and Bulldust – Show 2 Season 3 Alice Parker the Navigator on URM Group talks Fastnet, Hammo, Malta, Hobart and a loads more... On the back of busy schedule, the über-effervescent Alice talks about all the happy times, the not so glorious moments, pathways into sailing, changing careers, sometimes being the only female on board, Ugg Boots, and cups of tea. by Bulwarks and Bulldust Posted 3 Oct 13:28 NZDT 2025 Formula Kite Worlds Quartu Sant'Elena day 3 2025 Formula Kite Worlds Quartu Sant'Elena day 3 Pulido wins high-speed game of chess Sudden gusts from the offshore Mistral saw some riders struggling in the unpredictable conditions on day three of the Formula Kite World Championships in Quartu Sant'Elena, Sardinia. by International Kiteboarding Association Posted 3 Oct 10:28 NZDT Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez Day 4 Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez Day 4 Challenges and regulars take centre stage Schoolchildren and centenarians, challenges and music, a restaurant on one of the most stunning beaches in the world where God created Les Voiles and where that special race is re-enacted... by Maguelonne Turcat Posted 3 Oct 10:14 NZDT Capricorno v V duel at Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez Capricorno v V duel at Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez Coastal races for the 44-strong maxi fleet Conditions looked promising this morning with around 12 knots of wind as the 44-strong maxi fleet exited the Golfe de Saint-Tropez bound for the start of their coastal races off the Cote d'Azur hotspot of Pampelonne Beach. by International Maxi Association Posted 3 Oct 09:01 NZDT Globe40 2025/26 Stage 2 Start Globe40 2025/26 Stage 2 Start To each their own "diagonale des fous" On the way to Reunion Island, after leaving Cape Verde at 2:00 p.m. in magnificent conditions, it is difficult for the GLOBE40 competitors not to compare this stage with the famous trail race on the island in the Indian Ocean. by Sirius Events Posted 3 Oct 07:43 NZDT Voiles de Saint-Tropez Day 3 Ingrid Abery Gallery Voiles de Saint-Tropez Day 3 Ingrid Abery Gallery The impossibly beautiful classic yacht fleet continue to dazzle The impossibly beautiful classic yacht fleet sailing from Société Nautique de Saint-Tropez continue to dazzle, and Ingrid Abery was again out on the water to catch the best of the action. by Ingrid Abery Posted 2 Oct 22:02 NZDT Manly 16s Club Championship Heats 1 & 2 Manly 16s Club Championship Heats 1 & 2 Women on the Move On and off the water, September 27, 2025, is not a date Georgia Clancy will easily forget. by Adam Lucius Posted 2 Oct 21:50 NZDT Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez Day 3 Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez Day 3 An on-the-water celebration at Les Voiles The sunshine and the wind were in perfect harmony on Wednesday afternoon in the Gulf of St Tropez. At 2 pm all the Modern and Tradition fleets got some racing under their belts, revelling in their respective coastal courses. by Maguelonne Turcat Posted 2 Oct 20:44 NZDT Collinson FX: Oct 2: Shutdown brushed off Collinson FX: Oct 2: Shutdown brushed off EU CPI data confirmed inflation is once again on the rise in Europe. The much vaunted US Govt shutdown was highly dramatic amongst the media and in Washington but was brushed off by markets, with equities and bonds steady. EU CPI data confirmed inflation is once again on the rise in Europe. by Collinson FX Posted 2 Oct 12:32 NZDT HALF PRICE Profurl Nex Free Flying Furler HALF PRICE Profurl Nex Free Flying Furler With any New Downwind Furling Sail from Sail Exchange When you order a New Build Furling Asymmetrical (Nylon) or Cruising Code 0 (Laminate) you'll receive a Profurl Nex Free Flying Furler at 50% off the Retail Price. Offer available until 7th Oct 2025. by Sail Exchange Posted 2 Oct 09:15 NZDT 2025 Formula Kite Worlds Quartu Sant'Elena day 2 2025 Formula Kite Worlds Quartu Sant'Elena day 2 “Happy accident” boosts Whitehead to two race wins Breiana Whitehead was the star performer in the women's fleet on day two of the Formula Kite World Championships in Quartu Sant'Elena. The Australian was the only rider to score 2 wins from four races, moving Whitehead up to third in the overall rankings. by International Kiteboarding Association Posted 2 Oct 06:50 NZDT Malcesine hosts the 2025 2.4mr World Championship Malcesine hosts the 2025 2.4mr World Championship The event that celebrates sailing as a sport without barriers From October 7 to 12, 2025, Fraglia Vela Malcesine will host the Inclusive World Championship 2.4mr 2025, the World Championship that celebrates sailing as a sport without barriers. by Fraglia Vela Malcesine Posted 2 Oct 05:34 NZDT Zhik launches Daybreaker jacket and salopettes Zhik launches Daybreaker jacket and salopettes Lightweight sustainable warmth and clean layering for offshore and coastal crews in cold conditions Lightweight sustainable warmth and clean layering for offshore and coastal crews in cold conditions. by Zhik Posted 2 Oct 04:30 NZDT America's Cup: Luna Rossa sail two AC40s America's Cup: Luna Rossa sail two AC40s Luna Rossa Youth and Womens team sail two AC40s marking the anniversary of their 2024 wins The Italian Challenger Luna Rossa has opened its account in the 2027 America's Cup, sailing two AC40s from the team's permanent base in Cagliari, Sardinia. The occasion was a celebration of their wins in the Youth and Womens America's Cups by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World.com Posted 2 Oct 03:29 NZDT RS21 Worlds 2025 at Porto Rotondo, Sardinia overal RS21 Worlds 2025 at Porto Rotondo, Sardinia overal Fierce Racing, Fine Margins and a World-Class Show A sea of colour and competition lined the docks at Porto Rotondo Yacht Club, 24th - 27th September, as 49 RS21 keelboats assembled for the 2025 RS21 World Championship. by RS Sailing Posted 2 Oct 03:25 NZDT McIntyre Mini Globe Race Leg 3 Update McIntyre Mini Globe Race Leg 3 Update Indian Ocean roulette If the Pacific was a test of endurance, the Indian Ocean is a masterclass in controlled chaos. The McIntyre MGR fleet is 7000miles from Fiji and deep in the throes of Leg 3's 10,000 mile marathon to Cape Town. by McIntyre Mini Globe Race Posted 2 Oct 02:58 NZDT Voiles de Saint-Tropez Day 2 Ingrid Abery Gallery Voiles de Saint-Tropez Day 2 Ingrid Abery Gallery Classic yachts, classic photos! Classic yachts, classic photos! Ingrid Abery was out on the water again at Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez, this time catching the best of the classics on their race course, as they enjoyed the stunning conditions in the south of France. by Ingrid Abery Posted 1 Oct 22:21 NZDT Australia's 1980 Olympic Sailing Team Reunites Australia's 1980 Olympic Sailing Team Reunites A gathering marked by reflection, reconciliation, and long-overdue recognition It took 45 years, but the athletes who formed Australia's 1980 Olympic sailing team have finally reunited, a gathering marked by reflection, reconciliation, and long-overdue recognition. by Lisa Darmanin / Australian Sailing Team Posted 1 Oct 17:53 NZDT First Picasso enters Sydney to Auckland Ocean Race First Picasso enters Sydney to Auckland Ocean Race Rob McClelland, Commodore of Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club, backs his words with action Rob McClelland, Commodore of Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club, has spent a great deal of time playing a part in organising and encouraging entries into the race, and has backed his words with action, entering his own yacht in the upcoming race. by Di Pearson / Sydney to Auckland media Posted 1 Oct 17:45 NZDT Offshore Double Handed Worlds - Kiwis fifth Offshore Double Handed Worlds - Kiwis fifth The New Zealand team of Anna Merchant and Aaron Hume-Merry have finished fifth in the Final Race. The New Zealand team of Anna Merchant and Aaron Hume-Merry have placed fifth of ten boats in the Final of the inaugural Offshore Double Handed World Championships, sailed from Cowes, Isle of Wight. by Richard Gladwell, Sail-World.com/nz Posted 1 Oct 16:32 NZDT 2026 Auckland Anniversary Regatta refreshed 2026 Auckland Anniversary Regatta refreshed NZ's oldest sporting event - the Auckland Anniversary Day Regatta - returns on January 26 New Zealand's oldest sporting event - the Auckland Anniversary Day Regatta - returns on Monday 26 January 2026, with organisers promising another diverse line-up of fleets and some exciting new additions to reinvigorate the 186-year-old event. by Auckland Anniversary Regatta Posted 1 Oct 16:15 NZDT Moana Auckland returns in 2026 Moana Auckland returns in 2026 Moana Auckland, New Zealand's Ocean Festival is back for its third edition in 2026 Moana Auckland, New Zealand's Ocean Festival is back for its third edition in February 28 - March 15 2026, bringing a fun, ocean-inspired celebration to Auckland's waterfront with a refreshed programme over three weekends. by Janika ter Ellen/Aucklandnz.com Posted 1 Oct 15:51 NZDT Wingfoiling: Sean Herbert wins bronze in Sardinia Wingfoiling: Sean Herbert wins bronze in Sardinia New Zealand's Sean Herbert has added to his impressive medal collection after a dramatic final day a New Zealand's Sean Herbert has added to his impressive medal collection after a dramatic final day at the inaugural Formula Wing World Championship in Cagliari, Sardinia by Yachting New Zealand/IWSA Media Posted 1 Oct 12:49 NZDT Maxi yacht déjà-vu at Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez Maxi yacht déjà-vu at Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez The race team on the maxi course again achieved the impossible For day two, the 80-100 footers in Maxi 1 and the former Maxi 72s in the Maxi Grand Prix again raced windward-leewards on the Baie de Pampelonne while the smaller/slower boats in Maxi 3-5 were once more sent off on a coastal course. by International Maxi Association Posted 1 Oct 12:48 NZDT Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez Day 2 Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez Day 2 One hundred years of naval architecture At the stroke of 10 this morning in bright sunshine, the kilted crewman on Elena of London breathed life into his bagpipes to signal the Tradition yachts' departure from the port of St Tropez. by Maguelonne Turcat Posted 1 Oct 08:47 NZDT 2025 Formula Kite Worlds Quartu Sant'Elena day 1 2025 Formula Kite Worlds Quartu Sant'Elena day 1 Kampman & Maeder lead after four races Jessie Kampman leads the women and Max Maeder leads the men after a four-race opening day of the Formula Kite World Championships in Sardinia. by International Kiteboarding Association Posted 1 Oct 07:01 NZDT World Sailing's Sustainability Sessions Season 3 World Sailing's Sustainability Sessions Season 3 A new series of 12 webinars focused on sustainability in sailing World Sailing's Sustainability Sessions will return for season three with a new series of 12 webinars focused on sustainability in sailing. by World Sailing Posted 1 Oct 03:54 NZDT Caring for your technical clothing Caring for your technical clothing Top tips from Henri-Lloyd Henri-Lloyd is leading the way in the sailing apparel space with fabric innovations that are designed and manufactured using environmentally-friendly C0 Durable Water Repellent (DWR) technology. by Henri-Lloyd Posted 1 Oct 00:00 NZDT 2026 Fireball Worlds Expression of Interest 2026 Fireball Worlds Expression of Interest Sign-up and get into the draw for some great prizes Preparations continue for the 2026 Fireball Worlds hosted by Royal Torbay Yacht Club at the end of July. As part of the entry process, an Expression of Interest has been launched. by UK Fireball Association Posted 30 Sep 23:10 NZDT Voiles de Saint-Tropez Day 1 Ingrid Abery Gallery Voiles de Saint-Tropez Day 1 Ingrid Abery Gallery She knew just where to be to catch the autumn light on the stunning yachts The one and only Ingrid Abery is in Saint-Tropez for Les Voiles, and knew just where to be to catch the autumn light at its best on day one of the regatta. Enjoy some of her great shots here! by Ingrid Abery Posted 30 Sep 23:00 NZDT Auckland Wooden Boat Festival returns Auckland Wooden Boat Festival returns The Auckland Wooden Boat Festival comes back to the city's waterfront in March 2026 The Auckland Wooden Boat Festival comes back to the city's waterfront in March 2026 and organisers are calling for owners of wooden boats, big and small, from sailing boats to run abouts to work boats, to unite in bringing the event to life. by Zoe Hawkins Posted 30 Sep 19:15 NZDT Maxi racing underway at Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez Maxi racing underway at Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez Racing held for all five maxi sub-classes despite the light wind forecast Despite an ultra-light forecast, on the Baie de Pampelonne the Société Nautique de Saint-Tropez's race committee for the maxi fleets managed to pull a certain animal out of the hat and successfully held racing for all five maxi sub-classes. by International Maxi Association Posted 30 Sep 12:21 NZDT Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez Day 1 Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez Day 1 A dazzling start in light airs and glorious sunshine Light airs and glorious sunshine dominated play on this first day of competition in the 27th edition of Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez. by Maguelonne Turcat Posted 30 Sep 07:59 NZDT Breaking Point in Germany Breaking Point in Germany New Racing on the Edge episode captures SailGP's most extreme test yet The latest episode of Racing on the Edge, SailGP's acclaimed behind-the-scenes docuseries, launches today with "Breaking Point: The Sassnitz Miracle". by SailGP Posted 30 Sep 06:33 NZDT J/70 Worlds 2025 Essentials Webinar J/70 Worlds 2025 Essentials Webinar Unlocking the Río de la Plata The waters off Buenos Aires are unlike anywhere else on the J/70 circuit — a river with tides, unique wave patterns, strong gusts and chocolate-brown water create challenges and opportunities for every team. by Walter Saettone Posted 30 Sep 04:16 NZDT Switch UK Championship at the WPNSA overall Switch UK Championship at the WPNSA overall Four races held in Portland Harbour to determine the inaugural champion! At the top of the fleet Fin Dickinson and Sam Whaley went into the day on equal points, thanks to the unique 'daily ranking' scoring system, so it was all on the line. by Mark Jardine Posted 30 Sep 03:41 NZDT Antoine Mermod The Ocean Race Europe success Antoine Mermod The Ocean Race Europe success IMOCA President looks back at the superb second edition The second edition of The Ocean Race Europe is now behind us - an event that produced compelling racing over seven hectic weeks on a course that circled Europe, from Kiel to Boka Bay in Montenegro, and with one clear winner at the end in Biotherm. by Ed Gorman / IMOCA Globe Series Posted 30 Sep 03:02 NZDT Crossroads Moment for Olympic Sailing Crossroads Moment for Olympic Sailing Many changes to scoring over the last 20 years - it looks like it's all going to change again Perceived lack of attention span, confusing scoring systems, the need for TV to have an understandable format and grandstand' moment has led Olympic sailing to experiment with various formats over the past 20 years, and it is now looking to change again. by Mark Jardine Posted 30 Sep 02:30 NZDT Cascais J/70 Winter Series - Portuguese Nationals Cascais J/70 Winter Series - Portuguese Nationals This Championship held particular weight, as it served as a qualifier for the 2026 J/70 Worlds The Clube Naval de Cascais hosted the Cascais J/70 Winter Series - Portuguese National Championship, bringing together 22 boats from 8 nations for a regatta marked by tactical racing, international talent, and the powerful influence of Storm Gabrielle. by Press CNCascais Posted 30 Sep 01:47 NZDT Pyewacket 70 poised for more offshore success Pyewacket 70 poised for more offshore success Race-ready Pyewacket 70 on the market after five years of classic offshore race wins The pedigree of the two Juan K Volvo 70 designs from the 2011-12 Volvo Ocean Race has proved to be outstanding over a 15 year era. Both have transitioned from the Round the World race to be top offshore performers. Seize the rare opportunity to own one. by MCD Boutique Yacht Brokerage Posted 29 Sep 23:40 NZDT 2025 ILCA Master Worlds at Formia, Italy 2025 ILCA Master Worlds at Formia, Italy Aa week of challenging conditions and fierce international competition The 2025 ILCA Master World Championships came to a close on Sunday in Formia, wrapping up a week of challenging conditions, fierce international competition, and unforgettable moments both on and off the water. by Agustín Argüelles / ILCA Posted 29 Sep 23:30 NZDT Offshore Double Handed Worlds Repechage Offshore Double Handed Worlds Repechage Kiwis Clinch Golden Ticket After two qualifying races, ten teams from nine nations had already booked their places in the final of the 2025 Offshore Double Handed World Championships. One final berth remained; the winner of the nerve-shredding Repechage Race. by Louay Habib / RORC Posted 29 Sep 10:37 NZDT The Gulf of St Tropez in her Sunday best The Gulf of St Tropez in her Sunday best Racing at Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez starts tomorrow The gentle majesty of sail was omnipresent in the port of St Tropez this Sunday, where large crowds of visitors had the chance to enjoy a foretaste of the showstopping spectacle that will grace the race zones from tomorrow. by Maguelonne Turcat Posted 29 Sep 10:20 NZDT Multihull Cup 2025 overall Multihull Cup 2025 overall Allegra achieved her ambition, winning the title Allegra achieved her ambition at the Multihull Cup 2025 today, taking the title by a clear margin after consistent sailing and a trio of race wins earlier in the event. by Multihull Cup Posted 29 Sep 10:09 NZDT 2025 Formula Wing Worlds Sardinia overall 2025 Formula Wing Worlds Sardinia overall Ghio & Spanu crowned champions in Cagliari Mathis Ghio and Maddalena Spanu have been crowned the winners of the first ever Formula Wing World Championship in Cagliari, Sardinia. by WingFoil Racing World Cup Posted 29 Sep 09:20 NZDT