America's Cup: Emirates Team NZ launch "The Hawk" America's Cup: Emirates Team NZ launch "The Hawk" Emirates Team NZ revealed their new custom designed and built test boat Te Kahu in Aucklandu Emirates Team New Zealand revealed their new custom designed and built test boat Te Kahu today in Auckland. Te Kahu meaning ‘The Hawk' was rolled out of the shed on Wednesday and was christened by Ngati Whatua Orakei. by Hamish Hooper, Emirates Team New Zealand Posted 22 Jan 18:28 NZDT Island Water World Grenada Sailing Week preview Island Water World Grenada Sailing Week preview At least six Caribbean islands will be racing in the 8th edition North American entries come from Canada and the United States. European teams will be competing from Austria, France, and the United Kingdom. Among the teams racing will be crew from Germany, Greece, Italy, New Zealand, Peru, Romania, and Switzerland. by Louay Habib Posted 23 Jan 11:14 NZDT The Clipper Race Leg 5 - Race 6, Day 3 The Clipper Race Leg 5 - Race 6, Day 3 So, what is a Le Mans start? The Clipper Race fleet has made its way through the beautiful Great Barrier Reef as they navigate away from Australia and start their route to China with the first stop being Sanya in Race 6 of Leg 5: The Sanya Tropical Paradise Race. by Clipper Round the World Race Posted 23 Jan 05:01 NZDT 2020 Hempel World Cup Series Miami day 2 2020 Hempel World Cup Series Miami day 2 Leaderboards take shape with cooler temperatures, sunny skies, and plenty of breeze Sailors were greeted with cooler temperatures, sunny skies, and plenty of breeze on the second day of the 2020 Hempel World Cup Series Miami, USA. by Jake Fish, US Sailing Posted 22 Jan 15:16 NZDT New venue announced for 44Cup season New venue announced for 44Cup season RC44 fleet will join Cowes Week For the 2020 edition, the event will be hosted for the first time in Portorož town centre with the RC44s moored on the main town pier and the race course set against the backdrop of the walled historic town of Piran. by Jessica Gray Posted 22 Jan 05:07 NZDT Previewing the 2020 Hempel World Cup Series Miami Previewing the 2020 Hempel World Cup Series Miami Latest Sail-World USA newsletter from David Schmidt While cold rain and snow might be the reality across most of North America, conditions are far more conducive to high-level sailing on the waters off of Miami, Florida, where the 2020 Hempel World Cup Series Miami is unfurling. by David Schmidt Posted 22 Jan 05:00 NZDT Pulse58 from RS Electric Boats Pulse58 from RS Electric Boats See our video tour of the RIB at boot Dusseldorf Mark Jardine, Managing Editor of Sail-World.com and YachtsandYachting.com gives an overview of the Pulse58 - the first 100% electric RIB from RS Electric Boats, the sister company of RS Sailing. by Mark Jardine Posted 22 Jan 03:20 NZDT Sail Melbourne International overall Sail Melbourne International overall Matt Wearn wins Laser Oceania Champion title Six months out from the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games, Sail Melbourne International 2020 saw the world's best sailors wrapping up the five-day event with a light wind day on Port Phillip Bay on Tuesday. by Cora Zillich Posted 22 Jan 02:07 NZDT Record fleet for Bay of Islands Sailing Week Record fleet for Bay of Islands Sailing Week A record-breaking 141 boats are set to take part in three days of yacht racing A record-breaking 141 boats are set to take part in three days of yacht racing as part of “the best big boat regatta in New Zealand”, according to yachting commentator Peter Montgomery. by Helen Horrocks Posted 22 Jan 01:26 NZDT Collinson FX: Jan - Boris chases trade deals Collinson FX: Jan - Boris chases trade deals The AUD fell back to 0.6865, while the NZD attempted to hold 0.6600 in the face of a rising reserve The AUD fell back to 0.6865, while the NZD attempted to hold 0.6600, in the face of a rising reserve by Collinson FX Posted 22 Jan 00:58 NZDT Will Oxley is eyeing another lap of the planet Will Oxley is eyeing another lap of the planet Three-time Ocean Race veteran is looking towards 2021-22 Three-time The Ocean Race veteran Will Oxley has confirmed that he's eyeing at least one more lap around the planet, as the 2021-22 edition of the round-the-world race continues to take shape. by Jonno Turner Posted 21 Jan 23:05 NZDT The Clipper Race Leg 5 Race 6 preview The Clipper Race Leg 5 Race 6 preview Sanya Tropical Paradise Race from Australia to China The Whitsundays has delivered a feast for the senses, from the azure blue waters to the stunning natural landscapes of coast and islands, dotted with secluded beaches. by Clipper Round the World Race Posted 21 Jan 22:00 NZDT Marine Auctions Forthcoming Online Auctions Marine Auctions Forthcoming Online Auctions Download the brochure of boats to be auctioned in January 2020 Charter Boat Operation - Bidding to commence 22nd January, 2020 ending 28th January,2020. by Adrian Seiffert, Marine Auctions Posted 21 Jan 19:02 NZDT "Imminent explosive eruption" blows away regatta "Imminent explosive eruption" blows away regatta Verde Passage Race, Subic Bay, and Oppie Champs all cancelled Subic Bay Around Verde Island Passage Race, Subic Bay Cup International Regatta, and the Subic Bay Optimist Championship all "on hold". by Subic Sailing Posted 21 Jan 17:39 NZDT 2020 Hempel World Cup Series Miami day 1 2020 Hempel World Cup Series Miami day 1 Nations clash over Olympic qualifying spots On Monday, the 182 sailors from 45 nations demonstrated their skills on spectacular Biscayne Bay in the first of six days of racing at 2020 Hempel World Cup Series Miami, USA. by Jake Fish, US Sailing Posted 21 Jan 15:54 NZDT America's Cup: Hall of Fame Induction 2019 America's Cup: Hall of Fame Induction 2019 In mid-November, three luminaries of the America's Cup were inducted into the AC Hall of Fame In mid-November, three luminaries of the America's Cup were inducted at Robbe & Berking Yachting Heritage Center in Flensburg, Germany. by Steven Tsuchiya, ACHoF, Sail-World NZ Posted 21 Jan 15:12 NZDT SSANZ Round North Island: 38 boats entered SSANZ Round North Island: 38 boats entered Just one month until the 2020 Evolution Sails Round North Island Yacht Race gets underway With just one month until the 2020 Evolution Sails Round North Island Yacht Race, anticipation is starting to build for the 38 boats entered in the fleet with the official release of the provisional divisions for the race. by Sarah Wiblin Posted 21 Jan 10:11 NZDT Sail Melbourne International day 4 Sail Melbourne International day 4 Multiple storm fronts passing through give a wet and wild penultimate day It was a challenging day for sailors and race management alike with multiple storm fronts passing through Melbourne on the penultimate day of Sail Melbourne International making for another wild and fun day for the majority of the classes. by Cora Zillich Posted 21 Jan 00:06 NZDT RS Electric launch the Pulse58 at Boot Düsseldorf RS Electric launch the Pulse58 at Boot Düsseldorf The first 100% fully integrated electric production RIB Pulse58 officially launched at boot Dusseldorf yesterday, joint RS CEOs Alex Newton Southon and Jon Partridge spoke passionately about the vision for this project and what they had planned for the future. by RS Electric Posted 20 Jan 22:00 NZDT America's Cup: Cagliari breeze tests Challengers America's Cup: Cagliari breeze tests Challengers The two Cagliari based America's Cup Challengers were sailing on Friday in fresh 20kt plus winds. After several days of light winds the two Cagliari based America's Cup Challengers were sailing on Friday in fresh 20kt plus winds. Both teams got in some useful practice in the strengthening wind, before they both called it day and headed back to base. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World.com/nz Posted 20 Jan 21:44 NZDT Laser Radial Nationals: 19yr old wins Open title Laser Radial Nationals: 19yr old wins Open title Hard work pays off for Courtney Reynolds-Smith in Open Laser Radial title win Courtney Reynolds-Smith feels like the hard work is paying off after she claimed the Laser Radial title at the Mitre 10 Mega Laser National Championships in New Plymouth at the weekend. by Yachting New Zealand Posted 20 Jan 18:49 NZDT Mitre10 NZ Laser titles: - Day 4 Mitre10 NZ Laser titles: - Day 4 Variety was the only dish on the weather menu on the final day of the 2020 Mitre 10 Mega NZ Laser Na Luke Cashmore (U21), was a convincing victor after a really impressively series in the difficult conditions. Second overall was U21 Harrison Baker, who held off Apprentice Masters World Champ Dave Ridley by Nick Page Posted 20 Jan 18:33 NZDT Just how hard can it be? Just how hard can it be? You've won multiple World Championships, and not just in the one class... You've won multiple World Championships, and not just in the one class mind you. Try a very impressive three styles of boat. You even have the ultimate colour of Olympic bling in the trophy cabinet. by John Curnow, Editor, Sail-World AUS Posted 20 Jan 12:30 NZDT Sail Melbourne International day 3 Sail Melbourne International day 3 Late rumbles shake up the fleet Despite a huge storm front battering Port Phillip in the early afternoon, most classes were able to complete a full slate of racing on day three of Sail Melbourne International on Sunday. by Cora Zillich Posted 20 Jan 00:33 NZDT 18ft Skiff Australian Championship day 1 18ft Skiff Australian Championship day 1 Finport Finance team totally dominate the racing The Finport Finance team of Keagan York, Matt Stenta and David Ewings totally dominated the racing in a 8-12 knots SSE wind to lead the fleet after the two-race opening day. by Frank Quealey Posted 19 Jan 21:42 NZDT Hempel participants team up to rescue a coral reef Hempel participants team up to rescue a coral reef USA, sailors and officials teamed up to rescue a coral reef Ahead of the Hempel World Cup Series event in Miami, USA, sailors and officials teamed up on Friday 17 January to rescue a coral reef. by Daniel Smith, World Sailing Posted 19 Jan 17:10 NZDT Optimist World Championship NOR is online Optimist World Championship NOR is online Almost six months to Garda Almost six months before the start of the most awaited appointment of the 2020 youth sailing calendar, the Optimist World Championship, the organization of the event has published the Notice of Race of the regatta. by Optimist World Championship Posted 19 Jan 08:56 NZDT Sail Melbourne International day 2 Sail Melbourne International day 2 Port Phillip delivered another cracking day On Friday, only one race had been possible in most fleets and Saturday's aim was to get the maximum number of races in. With three and more races on the schedule, leader boards started to take shape. by Cora Zillich Posted 19 Jan 03:30 NZDT North Sails Weekly Debrief North Sails Weekly Debrief #NSVictoryList: 5.5 Metre Worlds, North Kites, Etchells Australian Nationals, Winter Photo Share Congratulations to Kristian Nergaard, Johan Barne, and Anders Pederson for winning the 5.5 Metre Worlds in New South Wales, AUS. What did it take to win? by North Sails Posted 19 Jan 03:21 NZDT Formula Kite: The World Champs lands in Oristano Formula Kite: The World Champs lands in Oristano It's history in the making for Italy, Sardinia It's history in the making for Italy, Sardinia and the territory of Oristano. From 13th to 18th October 2020, it will take place the first Formula Kite World Championship with the same format that is going to début at Paris 2024 Olympic Games. by Roberto D'Amico Posted 18 Jan 23:33 NZDT Mitre10 NZ Laser titles: Cashmore on top - Day 3 Mitre10 NZ Laser titles: Cashmore on top - Day 3 Two more races were completed in a tricky breeze today in the Mitre 10 Mega NZ Laser National titles Two more races were completed in a tricky breeze today in the Mitre 10 Mega NZ Laser National titles in New Plymouth, to keep the contest bang on schedule. by Nick Page Posted 18 Jan 22:53 NZDT Joyon chasing the Hong Kong - London record Joyon chasing the Hong Kong - London record IDEC Sport aiming to better Soldini's 2018 time of 36d 2h 7m. Today is launch day for the Tea Route, or the Clipper Route, if you prefer. Either way, it is Hong Kong (Shek O Rock) to London (Queen Elizabeth II Bridge) via the South China Sea, the Sunda Strait, and the Cape of Good Hope. by Guy Nowell Posted 18 Jan 16:47 NZDT Gladwell's Line: First cross in Cagliari Gladwell's Line: First cross in Cagliari Another milestone was passed in Cagliari, Sardinia this week with the first two AC75's Another milestone in the 2021 America's Cup cycle was passed in Cagliari, Sardinia this week with the first two AC75's from rival Challengers appearing on the same piece of water, and snapped as they were leaving and entering the boat harbour by Richard Gladwell, Sail-World.com/nz Posted 18 Jan 13:56 NZDT Sail-World NZ news : Jan 16 - America's Cup News Sail-World NZ news : Jan 16 - America's Cup News top stories covering the AC75 action from New Zealand and around the world, and NZ national titles Read the latest newsletter from Sail-World New Zealand, with the top stories covering the AC75 action from New Zealand and around the world, and NZ national titles. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World.com/nz Posted 18 Jan 13:30 NZDT Maiden crew to sail Classic on Anniversary Day Maiden crew to sail Classic on Anniversary Day ‘Smiling Seductress' Rawene will sail with maiden crew on Anniversary Day The Auckland Anniversary Regatta has seen many changes over the course of its 180 year history. But one sight that's still rare to behold as the ‘A Classic' fleet of vintage yachts takes to the harbour is a majority of women on board. by Helen Horrocks Posted 18 Jan 11:50 NZDT Record-breaking year for CRC Bay of Islands RW Record-breaking year for CRC Bay of Islands RW Previous records for entry numbers continue to tumble CRC Bay of Islands Sailing Week heads into its Previous records for entry numbers continue to tumble CRC Bay of Islands Sailing Week heads into its 18th year, with 138 entries confirmed. Racing starts on Wednesday 22 January, the event has already smashed last year's total of 116 boats. by Helen Horrocks Posted 18 Jan 11:44 NZDT Property Brokers NZ O'pen Skiff titles at Napier Property Brokers NZ O'pen Skiff titles at Napier Around 60 sailors competed in the nationals Under 13 and Under 17 divisions held at the Napier SC Around 60 sailors competed in the nationals Under 13 and Under 17 divisions held at the Napier Sailing Club – 10-12 January 2020. Competitors came from throughout New Zealand with eight competitors entered from Hawaii. by Di Goodall Posted 18 Jan 11:23 NZDT Giesen New Year Regatta: 36 boats race in Sounds Giesen New Year Regatta: 36 boats race in Sounds The Marlborough Sounds delivered a complete set of wind conditions for the Giesen New Year regatta A variety of breezes prevailed for the Giesen New Year regatta and Friday's First National invitation race. Friday's invitation race was sailed in steady sea breeze of 12-15 knots enabling most crews to display their spinnaker or gennaker skills. by Duncan Mackenzie Posted 18 Jan 10:28 NZDT INEOS TEAM UK Winter Training Camp in Cagliari INEOS TEAM UK Winter Training Camp in Cagliari Sir Ben Ainslie delves into the AC75 hull designs The start of the new year has brought the start of INEOS TEAM UK's winter training camp in Cagliari, Sardinia, as preparations stepped up another level before the first America's Cup World Series (ACWS) event in Cagliari. by INEOS Team UK Posted 18 Jan 05:57 NZDT Entry open for Finn Gold Cup in Palma Entry open for Finn Gold Cup in Palma Organised by the Club Nàutic S'Arenal The 2020 Finn Gold Cup will be organised by the Club Nàutic S'Arenal from 8-16 May in the Bay of Palma, Mallorca. by Robert Deaves Posted 18 Jan 05:20 NZDT Sail Melbourne International day 1 Sail Melbourne International day 1 Pushing the limits on day one With wind limits on the edge, conditions on day one of Sail Melbourne International 2020 provided many competitors with a wild, windy and challenging day on Port Phillip Bay. by Cora Zillich Posted 18 Jan 00:33 NZDT America's Cup winner joins Events Clothing America's Cup winner joins Events Clothing International yachting personality Brad Butterworth joins Events Clothing Well-known industry brand, Events Clothing, has announced a new majority shareholder as the uniform provider prepares for a time of expansion. by Isla McKechnie Posted 17 Jan 23:57 NZDT