America's Cup: Emirates Team NZ ready to sail America's Cup: Emirates Team NZ ready to sail Kiwis reveal repurposed AC75 and strategy for Naples - and the areas for gain in the AC75. Emirates Team New Zealand have revealed how they see the 38th America's Cup shaping up at a media session ahead of their AC75 being splashed, probably on Tuesday. We talk with Nathan Outteridge, Andy Maloney, Jo Aleh and Dan Bernasconi. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World Posted 11 Mar 10:17 NZDT Doyle Sails RNI: Explore Racing wins Leg 3 Doyle Sails RNI: Explore Racing wins Leg 3 Most of the 25 boat fleet have finished Leg 3 of the Doyle Sails Two Handed Round North Island Race Most of the 25 competitors have finished Leg 3 of the Doyle Sails Two Handed Round North Island Race. The Elliott 50fter Explore Racing finished the 220nm leg in less than 24hrs. by Richard Gladwell Sail-World.com Posted 10 Mar 23:59 NZDT JJ Giltinan 18ft Skiff Worlds 2026 Race 3 JJ Giltinan 18ft Skiff Worlds 2026 Race 3 Lack of wind for the Alan Cole Memorial Trophy Day 3 of the JJ Giltinan 18ft Skiff World Championship was a frustrating one for all teams, officials and spectators as a lack of wind reduced the planned racing from two races to just a single two-lap windward-leeward Race 3. by Frank Quealey Posted 10 Mar 22:17 NZDT JJ Giltinan 18ft Skiff Worlds 2026 lay day JJ Giltinan 18ft Skiff Worlds 2026 lay day Races 3 and 4 are predicted to have less dramatic conditions than Race 2 Race 2 of the JJ Giltinan 18ft Skiff World Championship was a wild day with incredible conditions ranging from a start in 20-plus knots of Southerly wind to finishing in blindingly heavy rain and no wind for the winner, Yandoo. by Frank Quealey Posted 9 Mar 22:27 NZDT Sailing Zingaro explains use of PredictWind - 3 Sailing Zingaro explains use of PredictWind - 3 How to understand how to prevent boat damage, seasickness and crew fatigue In Part 3 of the five part PredictWind series, James Evenson (Sailing Zingaro) tells you how to understand how to prevent boat damage, seasickness and crew fatigue, this is the foundation of all weather routing. by Richard Gladwell Sail-World.com Posted 7 Mar 20:52 NZDT Vaikobi Hiker Force Suit Gen 2 is here Vaikobi Hiker Force Suit Gen 2 is here Developed in partnership with Laser Master World Champion Brett Beyer Meet the hiker that's more durable, adjustable and comfortable than any other on the market. by Vaikobi Posted 11 Mar 18:30 NZDT Globe40 Leg 5 Update: Another fight for the finish Globe40 Leg 5 Update: Another fight for the finish The race seems determined to deliver another one of its signature scenarios in Recife The GLOBE40 seems determined to deliver another one of its signature scenarios in Leg 5 between Valparaiso and Recife. by Sirius Events Posted 11 Mar 14:35 NZDT 2026 iQFOiL International Games #2 Day 2 2026 iQFOiL International Games #2 Day 2 Another full day of racing in the waters of El Puerto de Santa María The 2026 iQFOiL International Games #2 continued today in the waters of El Puerto de Santa María with another full day of racing for the Senior and Youth & Junior fleets. by iQFOiL Class Association Posted 11 Mar 11:18 NZDT A Crucial Test Many Sailors Skip Before a Passage A Crucial Test Many Sailors Skip Before a Passage No check is more crucial than a rig check Every passage should begin with a pre-departure checklist. From safety equipment to weather and charts, if you are planning on spending any time under sail, no check is more crucial than a rig check. by Cyclops Marine Posted 11 Mar 06:00 NZDT MGR: Tiny boats, massive adventure MGR: Tiny boats, massive adventure The MGR delivered big adventure aboard tiny boats There's something about tiny boats and massive oceans that stirs the heart. Take, for example, the Mini Globe Race 2025, a circumnavigation stage race that began on Sunday, February 23, 2025, on the waters off of Antigua, aboard 19-footers. by David Schmidt Posted 11 Mar 05:00 NZDT Marine Auctions: March Online Auctions Marine Auctions: March Online Auctions Online Bidding to commence on Wednesday 25th March Online Bidding to commence on Wednesday 25th March and will end on Tuesday 31st March at 2pm AEST. by Marine Auctions Posted 10 Mar 19:13 NZDT McIntyre Mini Globe Race world first winners McIntyre Mini Globe Race world first winners Renaud Stitelmann first to cross the line in Antigua 15 sailors, 13 men and 2 women from eight countries set out from the National Sailing Academy in Antigua on September 23 2025, sailing ALMA Class Globe 580 home-built 19ft plywood yachts. They raced west about via all the oceans of the world. by McIntyre Mini Globe Race Posted 10 Mar 11:54 NZDT 2026 iQFOiL International Games #2 Day 1 2026 iQFOiL International Games #2 Day 1 Strong international fleet opens racing in Cádiz The 2026 iQFOiL International Games #2 got under way today in El Puerto de Santa María, with more than 160 sailors representing 34 nations gathering in Cádiz for a week of high-level windfoil racing. by iQFOiL Class Association Posted 10 Mar 10:48 NZDT Marega back at No 1 on the Finn World Rankings Marega back at No 1 on the Finn World Rankings World Champion from Italy occupies the top spot Following his dramatic and emotional win at the 2026 Finn Gold Cup in Brisbane last month, new Finn world champion, Alessandro Marega, from Italy, is back at No.1 in the first Finn World Rankings of 2026 by Robert Deaves Posted 10 Mar 08:46 NZDT SSL Gold Cup 2026 Qualifying Series line-up SSL Gold Cup 2026 Qualifying Series line-up 66 national teams, of which 40 qualify for the Grand Final in Rio With 255 days to go until the second edition of the SSL Gold Cup, described as the Football World Cup in Sailing, the final qualification events are taking shape. by Star Sailors League Posted 10 Mar 06:20 NZDT Superyacht Challenge Antigua 2026 Overall Superyacht Challenge Antigua 2026 Overall A schooner's debut to remember: Adix wins the Gosnell Trophy The 15th edition of the Superyacht Challenge Antigua concluded in Nelson's Dockyard after four days of spectacular racing and vibrant social events. by Louay Habib Posted 10 Mar 05:42 NZDT Inside Henri-Lloyd Ocean Pro Inside Henri-Lloyd Ocean Pro The Design & Development Story Ocean Pro is the result of 11,520 hours of engineering and 50,000 nautical miles at sea — developed alongside elite sailors and tested in the harshest conditions. by Henri-Lloyd Posted 10 Mar 01:00 NZDT America's Cup: Emirates Team NZ relaunch AC75 America's Cup: Emirates Team NZ relaunch AC75 Emirates Team New Zealand officially relaunch their AC75, Taihoro in Auckland Emirates Team New Zealand officially relaunched their AC75, Taihoro in front of friends, families, sponsors, and long-time supporters, gathered at the Wynyard Point base in Auckland. by Emirates Team Posted 9 Mar 19:28 NZDT Zhik Surge X Zhik Surge X The first waterproof race shoe is here For years, competitive sailors have faced an impossible trade-off: the agility of a race shoe, or dry feet. Now you can have both. Introducing the Surge X. The first waterproof race shoe for sailing. by Zhik Posted 9 Mar 11:00 NZDT Qualified. Determined. Passionate. Focussed. Qualified. Determined. Passionate. Focussed. And experienced, to boot. Joining the dots was both a pleasure and natural job for Jessica. Little wonder that it is all working out, then. And it is only the beginning! Take a former Australian Sailing Team member who has her Barrenjoey Pin, who's also an Environmental Scientist and certified teacher with over 10 years of experience... by John Curnow, Sail-World.com AUS Editor Posted 9 Mar 10:00 NZDT Cayard and Kleen win the 99th Bacardi Cup Cayard and Kleen win the 99th Bacardi Cup A dogfight for the ages After 45 years of chasing one of sailing's most storied trophies, Paul Cayard finally won the Bacardi Cup. by Hannah Lee Noll Posted 9 Mar 07:45 NZDT Thailand in January and February 2027 Thailand in January and February 2027 Ideal racing destination for ILCA and OK Dinghy sailors The Royal Varuna Yacht Club in Pattaya, Thailand has recently completed three successful events - the Open Thailand ILCA Nationals, the Varuna Masters, and the Open Thailand OK Dinghy Nationals. by Morten Jakobsen Posted 9 Mar 06:05 NZDT Global Solo Challenge 2nd edition 2027-28 launch Global Solo Challenge 2nd edition 2027-28 launch Institutions and sailors gathered in Vigo as momentum builds toward 2027 The gathering brought together skippers from the first edition of the GSC, sailors preparing their campaigns for the 2027-2028 race, representatives of maritime institutions and local authorities, and members of Galicia's vibrant sailing community. by Barry Pickthall for IACH Posted 9 Mar 05:21 NZDT Forging Forward: Stories of Skill and Resilience Forging Forward: Stories of Skill and Resilience This International Women's Day, we honor that independent spirit We have always known that women in sailing have the skill, the grit, and the brilliance to conquer the water on their own. And behind every athlete forging forward is a constellation of forces moving with her. by North Sails Posted 9 Mar 05:00 NZDT Superyacht Challenge Antigua 2026 Day 3 Superyacht Challenge Antigua 2026 Day 3 Full Tilt in the Trades Fast, physical and tactically engaging, Race 2 provided another impressive showcase of superyacht racing in Antigua's legendary trade wind conditions. What a spectacle! by Louay Habib Posted 9 Mar 04:53 NZDT Vigo to host the 2027 J/70 Corinthian Worlds Vigo to host the 2027 J/70 Corinthian Worlds The event will bring together the world's top teams in one of Europe's most renowned sailing venues The International J/70 Class Association has awarded the 2027 J/70 Corinthian World Championship to Vigo, Spain. The event will be hosted by the Real Club Náutico de Vigo in collaboration with the Spanish J/70 Class Association. by J/70 International Class Posted 9 Mar 04:44 NZDT Built for those who thrive in the extremes Built for those who thrive in the extremes Henri-Lloyd Ocean Pro is engineered 18% lighter than comparable systems Developed alongside elite offshore sailors and proven in the harshest marine environments, Ocean Pro redefines offshore protection — engineered 18% lighter than comparable systems, without compromise. by Henri-Lloyd Posted 9 Mar 01:00 NZDT Seawolf takes IRC Overall in Rolex China Sea Race Seawolf takes IRC Overall in Rolex China Sea Race A historic win for William Liu's Ker 42 Custom The Rolex China Sea Race has come to a close, with William Liu's Ker 42 Custom Seawolf crowned IRC Overall Champion, Philip Turner's R/P 66 Team Alive-Rampage taking Line Honours and Tiger Mok marking history as the first solo competitor. by Vivian Ngan Posted 9 Mar 00:54 NZDT JJ Giltinan 18ft Skiff Worlds 2026 Race 2 JJ Giltinan 18ft Skiff Worlds 2026 Race 2 Totally opposite conditions to the opening race but the result was the same Race 2 produced conditions totally opposite to those of the opening race but the result was the same as the outstanding defending champion Yandoo team took the honours with another display of brilliant crew work on Sydney Harbour today. by Frank Quealey Posted 8 Mar 23:35 NZDT Musto Skiff 2025 Class Survey Report Published Musto Skiff 2025 Class Survey Report Published Questions on the boat experience, training weekends, and event circuits This latest survey included a class member vote on the future integration of the Small Mainsail X at organised events, and questions on the boat experience, training weekends, and event circuits. by International Musto Skiff Class Association Posted 8 Mar 22:12 NZDT Over 470 women set for the Princesa Sofía Mallorca Over 470 women set for the Princesa Sofía Mallorca Including the Youth World Sailor of the Year More than 470 of the best Olympic class sailing specialists will compete from 27 March to 4 April in the 55th edition of the Trofeo Princesa Sofia Mallorca by FERGUS Hotels. by Trofeo S.A.R. Princesa Sofía Posted 8 Mar 21:25 NZDT Doyle Sails RNI: Ragnar holds overall Lead - Leg 2 Doyle Sails RNI: Ragnar holds overall Lead - Leg 2 Ragnar sailed by Brett Elliott and James Glidden have moved into the overall lead after Leg 2. Ragnar, a Sunfast 3300 sailed by Brett Elliott and James Glidden, has finished second on the 476nm Leg 2 of the Doyle Sails Two Handed Round North Island Race, backing up their second place in Leg 1, and putting them into the overall lead. by Richard Gladwell Sail-World.com Posted 8 Mar 15:56 NZDT Puerto Rico "Wind Warriors Windsurf World Wave Tou Puerto Rico "Wind Warriors Windsurf World Wave Tou Solidifying the island's status as a premier global destination for the sport Following its sixth successful edition, the Puerto Rico "Wind Warriors" Windsurf World Wave Tour event, presented by @VoyTuristeando has solidified the island's status as a premier global destination for the sport. by Irene Kravitz Correa Posted 8 Mar 12:32 NZDT Superyacht Challenge Antigua 2026 Day 2 Superyacht Challenge Antigua 2026 Day 2 Squalls, strategy and stunning yachts Trade winds, turquoise water and a spectacular pursuit start set the stage for the first race of the 2026 Superyacht Challenge Antigua Series along Antigua's dramatic south and west coasts. by Louay Habib Posted 8 Mar 04:03 NZDT Rolex Swan Cup returns to Porto Cervo Rolex Swan Cup returns to Porto Cervo The event once again brings together the international Swan fleet for a week of racing & celebration The Rolex Swan Cup returns to the waters of Porto Cervo for its 23rd edition, marking a milestone year as Nautor Swan celebrates its 60th anniversary. by Nautor Swan Posted 8 Mar 03:34 NZDT Porsche Centre Brisbane Finn championships success Porsche Centre Brisbane Finn championships success Many bodies may be broken and a few egos destroyed & boats are showing signs of wear After an incredible three weeks of Finn sailing at the Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron, many bodies may be broken and a few egos destroyed & boats are showing signs of wear, but the collective pride of a monumental achievement will survive. by Robert Deaves Posted 8 Mar 00:50 NZDT Global Solo Challenge sailors gather in Vigo Global Solo Challenge sailors gather in Vigo Momentum builds toward the 2027 start The gathering brought together skippers from the first edition of the Global Solo Challenge, sailors preparing their campaigns for the 2027-2028 race, representatives of maritime institutions and local authorities. by Marco Nannini Posted 8 Mar 00:23 NZDT America's Cup Rialto: Kiwis close to sailing AC75 America's Cup Rialto: Kiwis close to sailing AC75 The Kiwis are expected to sail their AC75 next week. New episode of America's Cup Legal. ACP hiring. Emirates Team NZ are expected to launch their re-purposed AC75 and start next week. It is claimed in social media that the New York Attorney General has asked the current Trustee, RNZYS, to comment on the ACP complaint. ACP has made a key appointment. by Richard Gladwell Sail-World Posted 7 Mar 22:26 NZDT JJ Giltinan 18ft Skiff Worlds 2026 Race 1 JJ Giltinan 18ft Skiff Worlds 2026 Race 1 A day dominated by light wind strength and a number of changes of direction The opening race of the JJ Giltinan 18ft skiff World Championship 2026, presented by The Winning Group, produced a day dominated by light wind strength and a number of changes of direction which made for many surprising performances throughout the fleet. by Frank Quealey Posted 7 Mar 22:17 NZDT 99th Bacardi Cup Day 5 99th Bacardi Cup Day 5 Cayard Holds Narrow Lead as Scheidt Forces Final-Day Showdown The 99th Bacardi Cup is headed for a final-day showdown. Will we see a Paul Cayard vs. Robert Scheidt match race? Just two teams are left in contention for the 99th Bacardi Cup title: Paul Cayard / Frithjof Kleen and Robert Scheidt / Austin Sperry. by Hannah Lee Noll & Ana Stewart Posted 7 Mar 19:30 NZDT Live Ocean: Jono Ridler - nears 1,000km mark Live Ocean: Jono Ridler - nears 1,000km mark Jono Ridler is closing in on the 1,000km mark in his unassisted staged swim world-record attempt. Jono Ridler is closing in on the 1,000km mark in his unassisted staged swim world-record attempt. The major milestone is expected to fall in the coming days. Ridler has now swum more than 925km. by Jodie Bakewell-White - Live Ocean Racing Posted 7 Mar 13:47 NZDT Musto Skiff Mainsail X Vote results Musto Skiff Mainsail X Vote results The survey report is due to be published this weekend At the close of the 2025 sailing season, the Musto Skiff class launched their annual 2025 Class Survey, which included a class member vote on the future integration of the small Mainsail X at organised events. by Musto Skiff Class Association Posted 7 Mar 06:17 NZDT Superyacht Challenge Antigua 2026 Day 1 Superyacht Challenge Antigua 2026 Day 1 Hetairos Smashes Round Antigua Record The first day of racing at the 2026 Superyacht Challenge Antigua (SYCA) delivered spectacular sailing conditions with two standalone races: the 48.31nm Round Antigua Race and the 33.51nm Half-Island Race. by Louay Habib Posted 7 Mar 04:45 NZDT World Sailing celebrates International Women's Day World Sailing celebrates International Women's Day Highlighting the stories of six volunteers from The Magenta Project World Sailing is marking this year's International Women's Day by encouraging more people to be allies and mentors for women in sailing. by World Sailing Posted 7 Mar 03:21 NZDT 2026 Rolex China Sea Race finish 2026 Rolex China Sea Race finish Team Alive-Rampage takes Line Honours Phillip Turner and Noel Chan's Reichel/Pugh 66 Team Alive-Rampage crossed the finish line at Subic Bay on Friday 6 March at 13:15:08, claiming Line Honours in the 2026 Rolex China Sea Race from Hong Kong to Subic Bay. by Vivian Ngan Posted 6 Mar 23:47 NZDT JJ Giltinan 18ft Skiff Worlds 2026 Invitation Race JJ Giltinan 18ft Skiff Worlds 2026 Invitation Race An absorbing contest which wasn't decided until the final one hundred metres The traditional Invitation Race got the JJ Giltinan Trophy under way in a 8-10 knot SE breeze on Sydney Harbour today and produced an absorbing contest which wasn't decided until the final one hundred metres of the long South-East course. by Frank Quealey Posted 6 Mar 22:02 NZDT 99th Bacardi Cup Day 4 99th Bacardi Cup Day 4 Cayard Still on Top, but Scheidt Bites Back Cayard holds a strong grip on the fleet at the 99th Bacardi Cup. Robert Scheidt and Austin Sperry won Race Four at the 99th Bacardi Cup, snapping Paul Cayard and Frithjof Kleen's run of race victories, but not quite loosening their grip overall. by Hannah Lee Noll & Ana Stewart Posted 6 Mar 18:53 NZDT Auckland Boat Show: Crowds arrive on Day 2 Auckland Boat Show: Crowds arrive on Day 2 The 25th Auckland Boat Show enters its second day at Jellicoe Harbour and Wynyard Point. The 25th Auckland Boat Show enters its second day at Auckland's Viaduct Events Centre and Jellicoe Harbour, with a steady flow of visitors through the front door of the Viaduct Event Centre and along the marinas and Pavilions on Wynyard Point. by Richard Gladwell - Sail-World.com Posted 6 Mar 14:03 NZDT