America's Cup: Part 1 - Big Bad Dennis returns America's Cup: Part 1 - Big Bad Dennis returns Set in the year 3156, this story on the 414th America's Cup takes us far into the future Set in the year 3156, no physical boats exist. Far too costly and disruptive to the delicate environments involved, the event is conducted entirely through simulation—broadcast from multiple orbital stations, home of all industrial and economic activities by Pierre-Jean M. Cottalorda Posted 8 May 21:13 NZST NZ's largest ever foiling event on May 24 NZ's largest ever foiling event on May 24 “Foil4TheGulf”, set to take place in two weeks on Saturday 24 May at Auckland's Okahu Bay “Foil4TheGulf”, set to take place next month 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 Black Foils Media Posted 8 May 16:33 NZST RS Feva Nationals: New record of 48 entries RS Feva Nationals: New record of 48 entries Entries for this weekend's RS-Feva Nationals at Murrays Bay SC have reached 48 crews - still open. Only two more sleeps to the RS Feva Nationals and less until a practice afternoon for sailors wanting to take part in the nationals for the most popular two-person dinghy in New Zealand. by RS Feva/Sail-World NZ Posted 8 May 11:10 NZST Yachting NZ: National Championship roundup Yachting NZ: National Championship roundup Optimists to the Etchells, the past month has seen top performances across the board From the Optimists to the Etchells, the past month has seen top performances across the board, with sailors of all levels showcasing their skills and determination. by Eduan Roos/Yachting NZ Posted 7 May 20:15 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 World Foiling Congress 2025 World Foiling Congress 2025 Foiling industry aligns on certification framework After a successful debut in 2024, the World Foiling Congress returns to Genova on May 20th as the global reference event for the foiling industry — a full day dedicated to insight, exchange, and strategic vision for the future of waterborne mobility. by WeAreFoiling Posted 8 May 22:17 NZST Charlie Dalin ready to defend IMOCA Globe Series Charlie Dalin ready to defend IMOCA Globe Series The 2024 IMOCA Globe Series Championship was a huge success If you follow the IMOCA Class, you will know that Charlie Dalin is a serial race winner, and last season he emerged for the third time in his career as IMOCA Globe Series Champion in a year capped off by a record-breaking victory in the Vendée Globe. by Ed Gorman / IMOCA Globe Series Posted 8 May 21:46 NZST Waszp Upgrade Guide Waszp Upgrade Guide Well-functioning control systems make the boat easier to handle The WASZP is a high-performance, single-handed dinghy that is surprisingly simple to rig. Although the setup is fairly straightforward, it's crucial that all the systems run smoothly and efficiently. by Allen Posted 8 May 19:15 NZST FD Future kicks off 9 Great Lakes Sailing League FD Future kicks off 9 Great Lakes Sailing League With the AnTa 2025 Yunnan Plateau Lakes and Mountains Series On May 2nd and 4th, FD Future kicks off AnTa 2025 Yunnan Plateau Lakes and Mountains Series: The Nine Great Lakes Sailing League with 30 FD Future boats nearly 100 participants for both regattas in XingYun Lake and YiLong Lake. by Carren Shi Posted 8 May 18:07 NZST Transat Paprec Day 18 Transat Paprec Day 18 48 Hours to Glory By Friday, the outcome of the Transat Paprec will be known. But who will have the final say? Who will seize the advantage, who will get stuck, who will claim an honorable finish, and who will be left disappointed? by Transat Paprec Posted 8 May 08:56 NZST iQFOiL Youth & Junior International Games day 2 iQFOiL Youth & Junior International Games day 2 Heavy Rain Sets the Scene, But Racing Pushes On at Lake Garda Despite relentless rainfall, part of the day's race program went ahead as planned at the iQFOiL Youth & Junior International Games, hosted by Circolo Surf Torbole. by iQFOiL Communications Posted 8 May 08:49 NZST XR 41 Dominates Debut at MaiOR 2025 XR 41 Dominates Debut at MaiOR 2025 FORMULA X Takes First Place in ORC A&B The northern European offshore racing season launched in spectacular fashion at the Mai Offshore Regatta (MaiOR) from 2 to 4 May 2025, and the spotlight was firmly on X-Yachts' latest high- performance model - the XR 41. by X-Yachts Posted 7 May 20:48 NZST Smeg's 29 years of 18ft Skiff sponsorship success Smeg's 29 years of 18ft Skiff sponsorship success It all began when a Trevor Barnabas-led team raced a skiff named Omega Smeg-2UE The Smeg Australia 18ft skiff sponsorship with the Australian 18 footers League began in 1996-97 and has continued harmoniously, with many great successes, over the following twenty nine seasons on Sydney Harbour. by Frank Quealey Posted 7 May 17:27 NZST Canada Ocean Racing Acquires Foiling IMOCA Canada Ocean Racing Acquires Foiling IMOCA For Scott Shawyer's Vendée Globe Campaign Canada Ocean Racing is proud to announce the acquisition of a current generation foiling IMOCA 60 - formerly known as Groupe Dubreuil and originally 11th Hour Racing - Malama. by Canada Ocean Racing Posted 7 May 16:01 NZST iQFOiL Youth & Junior International Games day 1 iQFOiL Youth & Junior International Games day 1 Unexpected breeze delivers a spectacular opening day of racing on Lake Garda The iQFOiL Youth & Junior International Games are officially under way in Torbole, Lake Garda, marking the second major event of the 2025 season for the U19/U17/U15 athletes of the iQFOiL Youth & Junior International Class. by iQFOiL Communications Posted 7 May 06:07 NZST Transat Paprec Day 17 Transat Paprec Day 17 "An Atlantic Crossing with the Intensity of La Solitaire" They've proven that persistence pays off—even when faced with serious setbacks. Lola Billy and Corentin Horeau had to make a pit stop in Lisbon during the first week of the race to replace a damaged rudder. by Transat Paprec Posted 7 May 05:58 NZST Night sailing, Transat Paprec, Congressional Cup Night sailing, Transat Paprec, Congressional Cup Night sailing, encountering light airs in the Transat Paprec, Congressional Cup We bundled up as the last of the rays sunlight dipped below the Olympic Mountains and night quietly fell on Puget Sound. We'd been racing for about twelve hours in the Seattle Yacht Club's Protection Island Race (April 26), and we were getting tired. by David Schmidt Posted 7 May 05:00 NZST Triple amputee passes halfway point of challenge Triple amputee passes halfway point of challenge Craid Wood is more determined than ever, despite troubles during Pacific crossing Despite experiencing a number of technical issues with his boat, Craig Wood is now halfway through his sail with well over 4000 nautical miles done. He is feeling positive about reaching the finish line at Osaka in Japan in just over a months' time. by Mia Hodgkinson Posted 7 May 04:34 NZST Swan Bonifacio Challenge 2025 Preview Swan Bonifacio Challenge 2025 Preview A record-breaking 31 ClubSwan one-design yachts representing 27 nations taking part The highly anticipated 2025 edition of The Nations Cup officially sets sail today from Bonifacio, Corsica, with a record-breaking 31 ClubSwan one-design yachts representing 27 nations. by ClubSwan Racing Posted 7 May 03:21 NZST Zhik expands Danish Sailing Team partnership Zhik expands Danish Sailing Team partnership Continuing for another four years as Official Technical Apparel Supplier Zhik, global leader in high-performance water wear, is proud to announce its partnership with the Danish Sailing Team will continue for another four years, as Official Technical Apparel Supplier through to the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles. by Zhik Posted 6 May 21:52 NZST Biotherm set for The Ocean Race Europe Biotherm set for The Ocean Race Europe Paul Meilhat assembles a team of winners for the event A little over three months after securing 5th place in the Vendée Globe, Paul Meilhat is preparing to set sail for new horizons. by Biothern Posted 6 May 21:42 NZST Paul Whiting: Tribute to top designer Paul Whiting: Tribute to top designer A tribute is being held for one of New Zealand's leading designers, Paul Whiting. The Paul Whiting Tribute is being held at the Ponsonby Cruising Club on 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 6 May 13:05 NZST New Maxi Edmond de Rothschild gears towards flight New Maxi Edmond de Rothschild gears towards flight The future 32-metre giant is gradually taking shape, a day at a time In December 2023, Ariane de Rothschild officially announced the start of construction for a new oceanic maxi-trimaran designed to venture ever further along the path towards offshore flight initiated by her predecessor, Gitana 17. by Gitana Team Posted 6 May 07:32 NZST iQFOiL Youth & Junior International Games Preview iQFOiL Youth & Junior International Games Preview Over 200 athletes from 23 nations gather at Lake Garda following a high-level Coppa Italia opener The international iQFOiL Class is surging into the 2025 season with record participation and growing global engagement. by iQFOiL Communications Posted 6 May 07:30 NZST An evening honouring the Vendée Globe heroes An evening honouring the Vendée Globe heroes On Saturday, May 10, Les Sables d'Olonne will once again come alive to celebrate On Saturday, May 10, Les Sables d'Olonne will once again come alive to celebrate the epic journey of the Vendée Globe and pay tribute to the skippers of the 2024 edition, during a spectacular evening filled with emotion and festivity. by Vendée Globe media Posted 6 May 03:48 NZST IMA challenges resume with Sandberg PalmaVela IMA challenges resume with Sandberg PalmaVela The event has traditionally started the Mediterranean maxi yacht racing season There was huge anticipation from within the maxi community with Sir Lindsay Owen-Jones' new Verdier 100 Magic Carpet E making her debut at Sandberg PalmaVela that concluded yesterday. by James Boyd / International Maxi Association Posted 6 May 00:49 NZST RS-Quest rally at Cheltenam Beach RS-Quest rally at Cheltenam Beach Eight RS-Quests sailed to Cheltenham Beach, on Sunday for the first NZ Quest barbeque lunch. Eight RS-Quests sailed to Cheltenham Beach, alongside North Head at the entrance to the Inner Waitemata Harbour, on Sunday for a barbeque lunch. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World.com/nz Posted 5 May 17:48 NZST Collinson FX May 5: US markets rally strongly Collinson FX May 5: US markets rally strongly Markets brush off a shock headline US GDP number, May opens on a strong note Markets in the US rallied strongly to close out a week of strong gains, brushing off a shock headline US GDP number. US equities rallied into the close for the week, opening the month of May on a positive note. by Collinson FX Posted 5 May 17:16 NZST Monnin Victorious in 60th Congressional Cup Monnin Victorious in 60th Congressional Cup Defeating defending champion Chris Poole 3-2 in a closely contested final Switzerland's Eric Monnin and his Capvis Swiss Match Racing Team of Ute Monnin Wagner, Mathieu Renault, Jean-Claude Monnin, Simon Brügger, Julien Falxa, and Maxime Mesnil clinched a long awaited win of the 60th Anniversary Congressional Cup on Sunday. by World Match Racing Tour Posted 5 May 17:02 NZST For the love of slightly larger, even faster boats For the love of slightly larger, even faster boats Bring it on. No chicken chutes allowed. Celestial, the newest Cape 31 in Oz is up and racing Thank you. You have let For the love of small, fast boats run before the breeze like a superlight planning hull under way too big a kite, with immense sheep in the paddock, and the Sailing Master grasping the flare gun in his pocket... No chicken chutes. by John Curnow, Sail-World.com AUS Editor Posted 5 May 10:00 NZST 21st Sandberg PalmaVela overall 21st Sandberg PalmaVela overall A breezy finale in the Bay of Palma A thrilling and intense final day at Sandberg PalmaVela was enjoyed with choppy seas and wind conditions ranging from gentle airs to gusts of up to 23 knots. Several broken masts are evidence how tough the day was for some. by Alejandro Varela Posted 5 May 08:51 NZST 2025 ILCA 6 Women's & ILCA 7 Men's Worlds Preview 2025 ILCA 6 Women's & ILCA 7 Men's Worlds Preview The eyes of the sailing world will turn to Qingdao, China The eyes of the sailing world will turn to Qingdao, China, from 10-17 May 2025, as the city prepares to host the 2025 ILCA 6 Women's and ILCA 7 Men's World Championships. by ILCA Posted 5 May 08:37 NZST 52 SUPER SERIES Saint-Tropez Cup overall 52 SUPER SERIES Saint-Tropez Cup overall World Champions Gladiator score 52 SUPER SERIES season opening win. Britain's Tony Langley and his world champion crew secured overall victory at the first regatta of the five event 2025 52 SUPER SERIES season, the 52 SUPER SERIES Saint Tropez Sailing Week. by 52 Super Series Posted 5 May 07:19 NZST Transat Paprec Day 15 Transat Paprec Day 15 As the final sprint begins, reflecting on the unique journeys and experiences Among the 19 duos who set off from Concarneau, 8 are international teams, including 5 from the UK. by Transat Paprec Posted 5 May 05:22 NZST 2026 Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta - Save the date 2026 Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta - Save the date The premier classic sailing event of the Caribbean The Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta is the premier classic sailing event of the Caribbean attracting a large number of Classics every year from all around the world. by Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta Posted 5 May 02:48 NZST Diego Botin on 'getting back in the game' Diego Botin on 'getting back in the game' After a slow start to SailGP Season 5 Young guns Spain may have swept to victory last season, stealing the Season 4 Championship title from under the noses of league heavyweights Australia and New Zealand, but they began the 2025 Season with a string of mixed results. by SailGP Posted 5 May 02:14 NZST 60th Anniversary Congressional Cup Day 4 60th Anniversary Congressional Cup Day 4 High-stakes racing on the penultimate day Light airs and overcast conditions brought high-stakes racing to the penultimate day of the 60th Congressional Cup in Long Beach as the final four teams advanced to the semi-finals. by World Match Racing Tour Posted 4 May 17:57 NZST Ed Baird: From Laser Worlds to America's Cup Ed Baird: From Laser Worlds to America's Cup Shirley Robertson's new podcast season kicks off with US sailing legend Ed Baird A World Sailor of the Year award winner, Baird also holds a coveted spot in the America's Cup Hall of Fame, he's a multiple World Champion and is a regular across multiple Grand Prix Sailing leagues, from the 52 Super Series to the Maxi circuit. by Shirley Robertson Posted 4 May 16:30 NZST PWA Windsurf Youth World Cup registration open PWA Windsurf Youth World Cup registration open Join the future of windsurfing in Bonaire It's official: registration for the PWA Windsurf Youth World Cup Bonaire 2025 is now open! by Windsurf Association Bonaire Posted 4 May 15:45 NZST Antigua Race Week overall Antigua Race Week overall Steve Rigby's chartered J/122 El Ocaso claimed Antigua Sailing Week's most coveted prize After a week of intensely close racing, Steve Rigby's chartered J/122 El Ocaso, triumphed in CSA Racing Class 3, and claimed Antigua Sailing Week's most coveted prize, the Lord Nelson Trophy. by Rupert Holmes/Antigua Sailing Week Posted 4 May 11:06 NZST SailGP: Russell Coutts gives a progress report SailGP: Russell Coutts gives a progress report Progresson on review of wingsail structures, new boat builds, and building up the spares inventory. SailGP CEO Russell Coutts has provided an update on the League's issues as it undertakes a review of the wingsail structures, new boat builds, and building up the spares inventory. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World NZ Posted 4 May 11:03 NZST 21st Sandberg PalmaVela Day 3 21st Sandberg PalmaVela Day 3 Light winds returned to the Bay of Palma again Light winds returned to the Bay of Palma again but that didn't stop the 11 classes getting new races. by Alejandro Varela Posted 4 May 08:08 NZST