Collinson FX: Apr 15: A blockade rally Collinson FX: Apr 15: A blockade rally The failure in peace negotiations, between Iran and the USA, was brushed off. The failure in peace negotiations between Iran and the USA was brushed off. The US blockade and the far-reaching consequences of such a move surprised the Iranians. Communications resume. by Collinson FX Posted 15 Apr 12:16 NZST America's Cup: Kiwis bolster sailing squads America's Cup: Kiwis bolster sailing squads Lena Sanderson and Serena Woodall join Womens and wider America's Cup sailing squad Serena Woodall and Helena (Lena) Sanderson will be central to the team's Women's America's Cup campaign while integrating into the wider sailing squad. by Hamish Hooper. Emirates Team Posted 14 Apr 18:25 NZST Armstrong & SailGP get young sailors foiling Armstrong & SailGP get young sailors foiling The SailGP Inspire program brought its mission directly directly to local grassroots sailors At the Enel Rio Sail Grand Prix, last weekend, alongside the Mubadala Brazil SailGP Team, the SailGP Inspire program brought its mission directly to local grassroots. by Laura Hampton Posted 14 Apr 13:22 NZST The world's most iconic places to sail The world's most iconic places to sail Few photographers understand the language of the sea as instinctively as Kurt Arrigo Few photographers understand the language of the sea as instinctively as Kurt Arrigo. Raised in Malta, with the Mediterranean as both backdrop and playground, he has spent the last two decades capturing some of sailing's most iconic moments. by Henri-Lloyd Posted 16 Apr 01:30 NZST Globe40 Leg 6 Finish in Lorient Globe40 Leg 6 Finish in Lorient Credit Mutuel winner, Belgium Ocean Racing - Curium a magnificent runner-up By crossing the finish line of the 6th and final leg of the GLOBE40 in Lorient, Ian Lipinski and Antoine Carpentier on CREDIT MUTUEL not only secured another (and 5th) leg victory but also an overall victory in this second edition of the GLOBE40. by Sirius Events Posted 16 Apr 01:27 NZST Lorient to host The Ocean Race Atlantic finish Lorient to host The Ocean Race Atlantic finish The epic race will take the mixed-crew IMOCA fleet from New York to Lorient The epic race will take the mixed-crew IMOCA fleet from New York to Lorient, France on a new high-speed transatlantic route. by The Ocean Race Posted 16 Apr 01:26 NZST A new era for the International Maxi Association A new era for the International Maxi Association A fresh influx of maxi owners to its Board and a new President to steer the Association The International Maxi Association starts its 47th season of maxi yacht racing in 2026 with a fresh influx of maxi owners to its Board and a new President to steer the Association. by International Maxi Association Posted 15 Apr 21:30 NZST Smart Rig Manager: "The Future of Yacht Ownership" Smart Rig Manager: "The Future of Yacht Ownership" Universal rig management on Garmin, Raymarine, and B&G for the first time Digitalisation has delivered huge benefits to yacht owners. Particularly when monitoring safe, efficient rig loading, but translating raw data into meaningful insights can be a barrier. by Cyclops Marine Posted 15 Apr 20:00 NZST Clean Sailors Expands Global ReSail Platform Clean Sailors Expands Global ReSail Platform Through Partnership Tackling Wetsuit Waste Clean Sailors, the organisation behind the innovative ReSail platform, today announced an exciting new partnership with Circular Flow, a leader in neoprene reuse solutions. by Clean Sailors Posted 15 Apr 18:11 NZST 2026 Sail Port Stephens Commodores Cup Day 2 2026 Sail Port Stephens Commodores Cup Day 2 Small gains, big wins on a challenging day Equal parts good strategy, judgement and random good luck. That's the way one reasonably satisfied tactician summed-up Race 2 of the Pantaenius Australia Commodores Cup Passage Series sailed in brilliant sunshine on a sparkling inshore racecourse. by Mark Rothfield Posted 15 Apr 11:24 NZST Epigen J/24 Worlds set for Melbourne, Australia Epigen J/24 Worlds set for Melbourne, Australia Sandringham Yacht Club is set to welcome an international fleet in November The Epigen J/24 World Championship 2026 will take place at Sandringham Yacht Club in Melbourne, Australia, welcoming an international fleet of competitors to one of sailing's most respected and enduring one-design classes. by Simon Grain Posted 15 Apr 09:45 NZST UpWind by MerConcept enters a pivotal season UpWind by MerConcept enters a pivotal season With 11th Hour Racing's continued support After two years of steady progression, UpWind by MerConcept is entering a defining phase in 2026. At its helm, French skipper Anne-Claire Le Berre, 44, from Brittany, is preparing to take on her most ambitious challenge yet. by UpWind by MerConcept Posted 15 Apr 01:19 NZST Thai Fiji Adventure 2026 Thai Fiji Adventure 2026 Short and long course catamaran racing in the Gulf of Thailand The rigged boats, the screaming Gulf of Thailand and the adrenaline on the starting line. This wasn't just a sailing competition; it was an all-out assault on the water. No one was here to play it safe, but to go hard or go down! by Carlo Pagano Posted 14 Apr 20:37 NZST 2026 Sail Port Stephens Commodores Cup Day 1 2026 Sail Port Stephens Commodores Cup Day 1 A puffy 10-15 knot south-westerly breeze set the scene for a sparkling opening day A puffy 10-15 knot south-westerly breeze set the scene for a sparkling opening day of the 2026 Sail Port Stephens Commodores Cup Passage Series. by Mark Rothfield Posted 14 Apr 11:38 NZST Notice of Race posted for 2026 AEGEAN 600 Notice of Race posted for 2026 AEGEAN 600 This now-legendary 605-mile circumnavigation of the Aegean Sea invites all eligible offshore teams Organizers at the Hellenic Ocean Racing Club (HORC) and Olympic Marine have announced the final version of the Notice of Race is now published for this year's edition of the AEGEAN 600 that starts on July 5, 2026. by Hellenic Offshore Racing Club Posted 14 Apr 05:41 NZST SailGP Venue vs. Revenue SailGP Venue vs. Revenue In 'Grandstand' sailing the race area is defined well in advance of the event SailGP finally got to land in South America, with the inaugural Rio Sail Grand Prix taking place over the weekend. by Mark Jardine Posted 14 Apr 05:00 NZST iQFOiL North Americans set for LA28 Olympic waters iQFOiL North Americans set for LA28 Olympic waters Long Beach to host key continental event at the future Olympic venue The 2026 iQFOiL North American Championship will take place in Long Beach, California, hosted by Alamitos Bay YC, bringing top athletes from across the continent to race in the very waters that will host the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic windsurfing events. by iQFOiL Class Association Posted 14 Apr 03:57 NZST From Juniors to Contenders From Juniors to Contenders A New Era in the 470 Fleet The 470 fleet is evolving fast, with a new generation already stepping up and challenging the top level. by International 470 Class Association Posted 13 Apr 19:55 NZST Globe40 Leg 6 Update Globe40 Leg 6 Update Final sprint for all towards Lorient What will everyone feel when they leave Groix and Pen Men to their right after having left them to their left 30,000 miles ago? Between these two moments, they will have covered a whole world. by Sirius Events Posted 13 Apr 16:52 NZST SailGP Rio: Four straight wins for Australia SailGP Rio: Four straight wins for Australia The Bonds Flying Roos won four straight races on the second day of racing at SailGP Rio. The Bonds Flying Roos won four straight races on the second day of racing at SailGP Rio. That included the three qualifying races sailed, plus the final - a feat unprecedented in the six seasons of SailGP League racing. Full replay here. by SailGP & Sail-World.com Posted 13 Apr 09:59 NZST 2026 Sail Port Stephens Commodores Cup Preview 2026 Sail Port Stephens Commodores Cup Preview A record-breaking fleet of around 124 starters will hit the line off Nelson Bay's breakwall The 2026 Sail Port Stephens Commodores Cup Passage Series gets under way tomorrow, marking the 19th year of one of Australia's premier offshore sailing events - and it's shaping up to be the largest yet. by Mark Rothfield Posted 12 Apr 20:31 NZST SailGP: Funky breezes on Guanabara Bay SailGP: Funky breezes on Guanabara Bay These images give some idea of why the breeze on Guanabara Bay suffers from land influence These images, shot during the 2016 Olympics, and current SailGP regatta in Rio de Janeiro - give some idea of why the breeze on Guanabara Bay is highly variable in pressure and direction. by Richard Gladwell- Sail-World.com Posted 12 Apr 16:18 NZST SailGP Rio: Tight at the top - Day 1 SailGP Rio: Tight at the top - Day 1 USA continues their excellent form of Season 6 - in second overall after four races. The Bonds Flying Roos lead the fleet with 28 points after the opening four fleet races of the Enel Rio Sail Grand Prix. A red-hot U.S. SailGP Team is close behind in second (27 points), while Artemis SailGP Team round out the podium group. by SailGP Media Posted 12 Apr 10:48 NZST Tom Slingsby reveals all including his next Cup Tom Slingsby reveals all including his next Cup Interview: America's Cup winner, Olympic Gold medalist, and multiple SailGP Grand Final winner America's Cup winner, Olympic Gold medalist, and multiple SailGP Grand Final winner, Tom Slingsby spoke recently at Sydney's Double Bay Sailing Club. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World Posted 12 Apr 01:06 NZST 2026 Cannes Malta Race announced 2026 Cannes Malta Race announced Connecting two of the Mediterranean's most celebrated sailing destinations The Royal Malta Yacht Club (RMYC) and the Cannes Yacht Club have announced the launch of the 2026 Cannes Malta Race, a compelling offshore event that connects two of the Mediterranean's most celebrated sailing destinations. by Royal Malta YC & Cannes YC Posted 11 Apr 19:02 NZST Starling Nationals - Live coverage Starling Nationals - Live coverage Live coverage from the Starling Nationals at Worser Bay - Days 1 thru 4 Live coverage from the Starling Nationals at Worser Bay - Days 1 thru 4 by Worser Bay Boating Club Posted 11 Apr 18:06 NZST Vaikobi Full Zip Hooded Towel Vaikobi Full Zip Hooded Towel Not your average beach poncho Vaikobi's Hooded Change Towels are designed for those who don't stop when conditions turn. by Vaikobi Posted 11 Apr 09:30 NZST USA 18ft Skiff Challenge - a brief history USA 18ft Skiff Challenge - a brief history 2026 saw first US competitor at JJ Giltinan World Championship since 2019 The participation of Mikey Radziejowski, David Liebenberg and Daniel Roberts at the 2026 JJ Giltinan Championship marked the return of a USA competitor at the championship for the first time since Katie Love skippered Panasonic Lumix in 2019. by Frank Quealey Posted 11 Apr 09:02 NZST Three new 52 SUPER SERIES teams Three new 52 SUPER SERIES teams Among the 14 boats starting the season at Puerto Portals When the five regatta 2026 52 SUPER SERIES season starts there will be three new teams among the 14 boats representing 11 different nations competing on the legendary Bay of Palma at Puerto Portals 52 SUPER SERIES Sailing Week. by 52 Super Series Posted 11 Apr 03:44 NZST 60th OK Dinghy World Rankings 60th OK Dinghy World Rankings Nick Craig back on top Nick Craig has returned to the top of the OK Dinghy World Ranking List for the first time in two years. He replaces Andy Davis, who drops to second with former World No.1 Patric Mure remaining in third. by Robert Deaves Posted 11 Apr 01:37 NZST ETNZ backs RNZYS Youth Program ETNZ backs RNZYS Youth Program Emirates Team NZ is the new naming partner of the Royal NZ Yacht Squadron Youth Program Emirates Team New Zealand is the new naming partner of the Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron Youth Training Programme by Suellen Hurling/RNZYS Posted 10 Apr 21:28 NZST An action-packed 2026 season ahead for IMOCA An action-packed 2026 season ahead for IMOCA With five races including the Vendée Arctique, The Ocean Race Atlantic and the Route du Rhum Antoine Mermod, the President of the IMOCA Class, is looking forward to what will be his ninth season at the helm of the world's most exciting offshore ocean racing class, and says 2026 is going to be another action-packed year. by Ed Gorman / IMOCA Globe Series Posted 10 Apr 20:52 NZST DS Automobiles SailGP Team France back in action DS Automobiles SailGP Team France back in action A reshuffled line-up following the Auckland incident The DS Automobiles SailGP Team France returns to racing at the ENEL Rio Sail Grand Prix, marking the first SailGP event ever held in South America. by France SailGP Team Posted 10 Apr 06:08 NZST Doyle Sails: Part of the SailGP team Doyle Sails: Part of the SailGP team With the award of a new five-year contract, the Doyle Sails' success story continues Doyle Sails has been a key supplier to the SailGP circuit since its inception. With the award of a new five-year contract, the success story continues. Russell Coutts and Mike Sanderson explain by Ivor Wilkins for Doyle Sails Posted 10 Apr 01:38 NZST Quantum Pacific Enters SailGP Quantum Pacific Enters SailGP With Acquisition of Championship-Winning Spain Team SailGP, the most exciting racing on water, today announced the sale of the Los Gallos SailGP Team (Spain) to the Quantum Pacific Group ("Quantum Pacific"), marking a landmark moment for both the championship and Spanish sport. by SailGP Posted 10 Apr 00:38 NZST Entries now open for 36th Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup Entries now open for 36th Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup Notice of Race for the event at the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda published online today Entries for the 36th edition of the Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup are officially open as of this morning. The Notice of Race and entry form are available online. by Yacht Club Costa Smeralda Posted 9 Apr 22:19 NZST America's Cup: IMG Licencing appointed for AC38 America's Cup: IMG Licencing appointed for AC38 IMG Licensing as the exclusive global licensing agency for the Naples event The organisers of the Louis Vuitton 38th America's Cup, the world's most prestigious and historic yachting competition, have appointed IMG Licensing as the exclusive global licensing agency for the 38th America's Cup to be held in Naples, Italy. by ACP Media Posted 9 Apr 21:06 NZST 2026 Fireball Worlds – Early Bird Entry Ends Soon 2026 Fireball Worlds – Early Bird Entry Ends Soon A quick reminder that the reduced early bird entry fee period ends on 30th April A quick reminder that the reduced early bird entry fee period for the 2026 Fireball World Championships ends on 30th April. by UK Fireball Association Posted 9 Apr 20:51 NZST Marine Auctions: April Online Auctions Marine Auctions: April Online Auctions Online Bidding will open on Friday 24th April The Online Bidding will open on Friday 24th April and will end on Thursday 30th April at 2pm AEST. by Marine Auctions Posted 9 Apr 19:50 NZST 2026 Blokart North American Championship 2026 Blokart North American Championship Four days of wind at Ivanpah Dry Lake are never a given, but when it does settle in, it delivers Four days of wind at Ivanpah Dry Lake are never a given, but when it does settle in, this unique venue delivers. by Deb Whitehorse & Nina Fleming Posted 9 Apr 17:25 NZST Australian Women's Keelboat Regatta update Australian Women's Keelboat Regatta update Kiwis return as new skippers practice A New Zealand team and two new skippers are among the latest entries for the 34th Australian Keelboat Regatta (AWKR) to be held on the King's Birthday weekend from 5-8 June, 2026. by Di Pearson / AWKR media Posted 9 Apr 16:57 NZST NZ's Sean Herbert has promising start NZ's Sean Herbert has promising start New Zealand's Sean Herbert is seventh overall at the Formula Wing Europeans in Naples New Zealand's Sean Herbert has made a strong start at the Formula Wing European Championships in Naples, sitting seventh overall after the opening day of racing in a fleet of more than 80 competitors. by Eduan Roos/Yachting Posted 9 Apr 13:04 NZST Collinson FX: Apr 9: Oil prices collapse Collinson FX: Apr 9: Oil prices collapse Oil prices have collapsed nearly US$20pb, while equities surged and bond yields tumbled. Market confidence surged following the agreement of a two-week ceasefire, which included the opening of the Straits of Hormuz. Oil prices collapsed nearly US$20pb, while equities surged and bond yields tumbled. by Collinson FX Posted 9 Apr 12:29 NZST American Magic sells key America's Cup assets American Magic sells key America's Cup assets To American Racing Challenger Team USA American Magic today confirmed that American Racing Challenger Team USA has acquired key America's Cup sailing assets from the team, including the AC75 yacht Patriot and two AC40 platforms. by American Magic Posted 9 Apr 05:46 NZST OKDIA News - 2026 Event updates OKDIA News - 2026 Event updates Last call for 2026 World Championship There are now more than 150 confirmed entries for the 2026 World Championship at Skovshoved, Denmark. by Robert Deaves Posted 9 Apr 04:48 NZST Palm Beach Motor Yachts partners 52 SUPER SERIES Palm Beach Motor Yachts partners 52 SUPER SERIES As the circuit's official Destination Partner Palm Beach Motor Yachts has proudly committed to all five regattas of the 2026 52 SUPER SERIES as the circuit's official Destination Partner. by 52 Super Series Posted 9 Apr 02:40 NZST New USA America's Cup team announced New USA America's Cup team announced American Racing Challenger Team USA is the latest Challenger accepted for the 2027 Cup American Racing Challenger Team USA, representing Challenging Yacht Club Sail Newport, has been confirmed as an Official Challenger for the Louis Vuitton 38th America's Cup, marking a major moment in the resurgence of American sailing on the global stage. by ACP Media/American Magic/S-W Posted 9 Apr 00:43 NZST World Sailing strengthens Classification Framework World Sailing strengthens Classification Framework The workshop builds directly on the successful submission of World Sailing's IPC Self-Assessment. World Sailing last week convened a focused group of International Classifiers in London for a dedicated Para Classification Rules Workshop, marking a key step in the continued development of Para Inclusive Sailing. by World Sailing Posted 8 Apr 22:38 NZST