Marten 72 luxury race boat on the market Marten 72 luxury race boat on the market The Marten 72 can be raced fully crewed, or shorthanded, or quickly converted for luxury cruising. Auckland boutique brokerage McD Yachts is offering a high-performance Marten 72 yacht designed by a world-leading design office, capable of being raced fully crewed, or shorthanded, or quickly converted for luxury cruising. by Richard Gladwell Posted 14 Jul 23:47 NZST SailGP talks a big game in 2030 strategy SailGP talks a big game in 2030 strategy SailGP aims to position itself to be a Top 25 Global Sports Championship by 2030 SailGP has revealed ambitious plans to transform the championship over the next five years, setting out a roadmap that will see the league grow with more teams, more events and a global audience unlike anything sailing has seen before. by SailGP & Sail-World.com Posted 16 Jul 23:21 NZST America's Cup: Brits have more legal fisticuffs America's Cup: Brits have more legal fisticuffs Ownership of the British AC75 still in dispute - Ratcliffe downplays headline issues The latest (and probably the last) Reply in the ongoing legal spat between Sir Jim Ratcliffe and Sir Ben Ainslie has just been released by the UK Admiralty Court. The matter seems to be headed for a formal Hearing in January 2027. by Richard Gladwell Sail-World Posted 16 Jul 20:51 NZST Sean Herbert wins silver medal Sean Herbert wins silver medal Sean Herbert wins a career-best silver medal at the WingFoil Racing World Cup New Zealand has added another major international sailing medal to an extraordinary weekend on the world stage, with Sean Herbert claiming a career-best silver medal at the WingFoil Racing World Cup in Gizzeria, Italy, on Sunday. by Eduan Roos, Yachting Posted 16 Jul 11:07 NZST AC Recon: Is Luna Rossa about to shift gears? AC Recon: Is Luna Rossa about to shift gears? Italy continues to consolidate and build momentum towards the America's Cup Match in 12 months. Italian Challenger Luna Rossa has put in three good sailing days, in moderate to fresh breezes off the team base in Cagliari, Sardinia. The team continues to consolidate and build momentum towards the America's Cup Match in 12 months. by Richard Gladwell, Sail-World Posted 15 Jul 12:09 NZST Long Beach Olympic Classes Regatta Day 3 Long Beach Olympic Classes Regatta Day 3 Championship showdowns set as qualifying concludes Day 3 of the 65th Long Beach Olympic Classes Regatta brought the qualifying series to a dramatic close, with the world's best Formula Kite and iQFOiL athletes securing their positions for Thursday's medal rounds. by Long Beach OCR Posted 17 Jul 05:31 NZST SSL Gold Cup European Qualifiers Round 2 Day 3 SSL Gold Cup European Qualifiers Round 2 Day 3 Rio Tickets on the Line Lake Neuchâtel was sparkling on Thursday morning, and the wind filled in to allow racing to start at 11.30. With sunshine and breeze the SSL 47 yachts were gleaming, we were all set for another cracking day. by SSL Gold Cup Posted 17 Jul 04:44 NZST Competition to Win a RS Zest Competition to Win a RS Zest A boat that welcomes everyone onto the water RS Sailing is celebrating the RS Games 2026, its flagship quadrennial regatta, by giving sailors everywhere the chance to win a brand-new RS Zest in a free-to-enter global competition. by RS Sailing Posted 16 Jul 19:30 NZST 470 Junior Worlds 2026 at Gdynia Day 3 470 Junior Worlds 2026 at Gdynia Day 3 Roy Levy and Ariel Gal Move to the Top It was a long day in Gdynia on the third day of the Junior World Championships. The 470 sailors started racing as planned, but changing weather conditions affected the schedule. by International 470 Class Association Posted 16 Jul 18:26 NZST Vaikobi 2mm LongJohns are back! Vaikobi 2mm LongJohns are back! 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Our 2mm LongJohn is now restocked and ready for you. by Vaikobi Posted 16 Jul 12:19 NZST SSL Gold Cup European Qualifiers Round 2 Day 2 SSL Gold Cup European Qualifiers Round 2 Day 2 Twist and Shout The early morning alarm clock in Grandson was the crack of thunder as a storm brought rain, hail and lightning to the lake, before clearing by daybreak. by SSL Gold Cup Posted 16 Jul 12:16 NZST Paul Meilhat and Mariana Lobato launch new IMOCA Paul Meilhat and Mariana Lobato launch new IMOCA 'United by the Ocean' is ready for The Ocean Race Atlantic French skipper Paul Meilhat and Portuguese co-skipper Mariana Lobato have launched the IMOCA boat they will race in The Ocean Race Atlantic (2026) and The Ocean Race around the world (2027) today in Lorient, France. by The Ocean Race Posted 16 Jul 05:23 NZST Zhik's Dinghy Hiking Range Zhik's Dinghy Hiking Range The most Comprehensive and Inclusive System on the Market With dedicated women's and men's hiker suits, plus footwear, straps, Powerpads® and Carbon X Insoles, Zhik's complete system helps sailors build their fastest setup. by Zhik Posted 15 Jul 23:00 NZST Long Beach Olympic Classes Regatta Day 2 Long Beach Olympic Classes Regatta Day 2 California Dreamin' Long Beach once again delivered world-class racing conditions Tuesday as sunshine, steady afternoon sea breezes and flat-water conditions challenged more than 100 of the world's top Olympic windsurfers and kiteboarders competing. by Long Beach OCR Posted 15 Jul 18:11 NZST Round the Island Race photos from Paul Gibbins Round the Island Race photos from Paul Gibbins Story of the day, from the man behind the shots This year's Round the Island race was a gift for photographers. With the current heat wave and a welcome easterly breeze kicking in, the race promised every sailors cliche of fair winds and calm seas. by Paul Gibbins Photography Posted 15 Jul 07:12 NZST SSL Gold Cup European Qualifiers Round 2 Day 1 SSL Gold Cup European Qualifiers Round 2 Day 1 Smoothly Does It It was a scorching start to the day in Grandson as the teams made their final preparations and Regatta Director Paul Hutton-Ashkenny outlined the plan, including details on the new Cyclops load cells on the backstays to protect the boats. by SSL Gold Cup Posted 15 Jul 06:47 NZST 470 Junior Worlds 2026 at Gdynia Day 2 470 Junior Worlds 2026 at Gdynia Day 2 The Gold Fleet cut has been decided after another exciting day of racing The Gold Fleet cut has been decided after another exciting day of racing at the 470 Junior Worlds. Two races were completed on Tuesday in excellent conditions, with sunshine and a steady 10-12-knot breeze providing a perfect stage for the championship. by International 470 Class Association Posted 15 Jul 05:46 NZST Revolution versus Evolution Revolution versus Evolution Two very different new IMOCAs getting ready for The Ocean Race Atlantic The inaugural edition of The Ocean Race Atlantic this September will see two examples of the very latest in IMOCA design-thinking face off against each other for the very first time. by The Ocean Race Posted 15 Jul 05:18 NZST Chicago-Mac, J/70s, Olympic classes, Drheam Cup Chicago-Mac, J/70s, Olympic classes, Drheam Cup CYC's Race to Mackinac, J/70 Nationals, Olympic class racing, and the Drheam Cup Between cycling, soccer (read: football), and tennis, sports have been enjoying a fine moment of late, and the sailing world is no exception. by David Schmidt Posted 15 Jul 03:00 NZST The Cat Shot The Cat Shot Fall over the bow and rely on sheer horsepower to get you away. Decent AC parallel me thinks... May 14, 2026 may well have been when the fighter was 'thrown' off the front of the carrier, as it were. Aviator saluted the Shooter, who then tapped the deck, and a couple of seconds later you disappear over the bow, only to climb back out into free air. by John Curnow, Sail-World.com AUS Editor Posted 14 Jul 21:00 NZST Stay locked in with Zhik Dinghy Boots Stay locked in with Zhik Dinghy Boots Every fast lap starts at your connection to the boat Every fast lap starts at your connection to the boat. The Hiking X Boot leads the range, proven across ILCA Olympic gold from 2016 to 2024. by Zhik Posted 14 Jul 08:00 NZST SSL Gold Cup European Qualifiers Round 2 Preview SSL Gold Cup European Qualifiers Round 2 Preview The SSL 47 yachts are back in action on Lake Neuchâtel this week The SSL 47 yachts are back in action on Lake Neuchâtel this week as six more teams aim to book their ticket to the SSL Gold Cup Brasil 2026 in Rio, the Football World Cup... in sailing. by SSL Gold Cup Posted 14 Jul 07:45 NZST 470 Junior Worlds 2026 at Gdynia Day 1 470 Junior Worlds 2026 at Gdynia Day 1 The first day kicks off in outstanding conditions The first day of the 2026 470 Junior World Championship delivered outstanding sailing conditions in Gdynia. by International 470 Class Association Posted 14 Jul 07:29 NZST A+T Instruments launches the HFD5 Graphic Display A+T Instruments launches the HFD5 Graphic Display A replacement and upgrade for the discontinued B&G H5000 display Marine electronics specialist A+T Instruments has launched the HFD5. Designed as a direct, drop-in replacement and upgrade to the B&G H5000 display, the HFD5 addresses an important gap in the market for those who rely on this display size. by A+T Instruments Posted 14 Jul 04:00 NZST Round the Island Race photos from David Harding Round the Island Race photos from David Harding Capturing nearly all of the top 25 IRC finishers overall We have some great shots from another photographer busy in the Solent at the weekend. David Harding says, "I did my usual thing of going all the way around and, by sheer coincidence, I think I shot all bar two of the top 25 IRC finishers overall. by David Harding Posted 14 Jul 00:55 NZST International Moth UK Nationals overall International Moth UK Nationals overall Sunday gave the sailors and spectators a scintillating conclusion Sunday gave the sailors and spectators a scintillating conclusion to the Wetsuit Outlet International Moth UK Championship. by Mark Jardine Posted 13 Jul 23:47 NZST Long Beach Olympic Classes Regatta begins Long Beach Olympic Classes Regatta begins The world's best kiteboarders and windsurfers return to Long Beach for the OCR The road to Los Angeles 2028 continues this week as the world's best kiteboarders and windsurfers descend on Long Beach, California, for the 2026 Long Beach Olympic Classes Regatta (OCR). by Long Beach OCR Posted 13 Jul 23:33 NZST Wingfoil Racing World Cup Calabria overall Wingfoil Racing World Cup Calabria overall Alessandro Tomasi and Vaina Picot were crowned champions Alessandro Tomasi and Vaina Picot were crowned champions at the Wingfoil Racing World Cup in Calabria after mastering a dramatic final day in which they were challenged by the weather as well as their rivals. by Alec Wilkinson Posted 13 Jul 23:18 NZST 49er Europeans: Kiwis win Open title 49er Europeans: Kiwis win Open title Sunday's win in the 49er Europeans puts Menzies and Lee Ross at the top of the Olympic class New Zealand's Seb Menzies and George Lee Rush have cemented their status as one of the world's premier 49er crews after successfully defending their European Championship title in Eckernförde, Germany - their third major championship in just over a year. by Eduan Roos/Yachting Posted 13 Jul 10:27 NZST 49er, 49erFX & Nacra 17 Europeans overall 49er, 49erFX & Nacra 17 Europeans overall Champions crowned in Eckernförde as the Baltic has the final say The final day of the 2026 European Championship turned out to be the hardest of the whole regatta, and in the end it was the one day the Baltic refused to play along. by 49er and Nacra 17 Sailing Posted 13 Jul 07:14 NZST 6th AEGEAN 600 overall 6th AEGEAN 600 overall A record turnout of entries, and smiles all around At last night's Awards Ceremony held for the 6th edition of the AEGEAN 600, not only were the podium finishers in numerous categories recognized for their achievements, but it was clear that all teams who entered this year's race were also winners. by Hellenic Offshore Racing Club Posted 13 Jul 06:26 NZST Worrell 1000 Returns in 2028 for Legacy Run Worrell 1000 Returns in 2028 for Legacy Run A legendary catamaran race with a legacy spanning over half a century The organizers of the legendary catamaran race, The Worrell 1000, have announced the event's return, officially scheduled for 2028. by Beverley J Simmons Posted 13 Jul 00:36 NZST Wingfoil Racing World Cup Calabria day 5 Wingfoil Racing World Cup Calabria day 5 Battle lines drawn for deciding Medal Series Alessandro Tomasi confirmed himself as the man to beat at the Wingfoil Racing World Cup in Gizzeria, Calabria after another dominant display secured top spot and direct qualification for Sunday's final. by Alec Wilkinson Posted 12 Jul 23:44 NZST 19th Puig Vela Clàssica Barcelona overall 19th Puig Vela Clàssica Barcelona overall A yacht that won regattas 100 years ago repeats its victory in the Big Boat category A sailing boat that won regattas 100 years ago repeats its victory in the Big Boat category of the Puig Vela Clàssica Barcelona. by Covadonga Muñoz Posted 12 Jul 21:55 NZST 2026 505 Worlds at Hayling Island overall 2026 505 Worlds at Hayling Island overall Drama continues without champions on final day It came as no surprise to the competitors in the 2026 505 World Championships, sponsored by WIP, Ovington Boats and Allen, to wake on the final morning to find the weather hot and sunny, and with a stiff breeze across Chichester Harbour. by Chris Thorne Posted 12 Jul 21:29 NZST 49er, 49erFX & Nacra 17 Europeans Day 5 49er, 49erFX & Nacra 17 Europeans Day 5 Protests, Plot Twists and a New Nacra Leader — Everything Set for the Finals The leaderboards were shaken in every class, the jury had a busy evening, and Sunday's Finals — just two races, with all scores now adjusted so that no boat carries a gap bigger than 9 points — promise a genuinely open fight for every title. by 49er and Nacra 17 Sailing Posted 12 Jul 20:46 NZST Round the Island Race Tom Hicks Photo Gallery Round the Island Race Tom Hicks Photo Gallery More stunning images from an exceptional race As many wake up a little later than usual on Sunday morning after watching the England vs. Norway football match, here are some stunning images by Tom Hicks of the fleet enjoying the superb conditions. by Tom Hicks Posted 12 Jul 20:18 NZST International Moth UK Nationals Day 3 International Moth UK Nationals Day 3 If Friday was fantastic, then Saturday was stunning If Friday was fantastic, then Saturday was stunning, as Portland Harbour put the calms of Thursday into distant memory with a cracking 12 knot breeze, gusting up to 14 in the afternoon. by Mark Jardine Posted 12 Jul 09:59 NZST Exceptional Round the Island Race Exceptional Round the Island Race Hailed as one of the best in years This year's 'exceptional' Round the Island Race has been hailed as one of the best in years. Over 800 boats gathered at the Royal Yacht Squadron line this morning (Saturday) for the 95th edition of the iconic race. by Matt White Posted 12 Jul 09:06 NZST Round the Island Race photos from Martin Augustus Round the Island Race photos from Martin Augustus The sunshine definitely helped make everything sparkle Martin Augustus has kindly shared his shots from the start of the RTIR at Cowes this morning. The sunshine definitely helped make everything sparkle. by Martin Augustus Posted 12 Jul 05:45 NZST 470 Junior World Championship starts in Gdynia 470 Junior World Championship starts in Gdynia 55 entries, 19 nations, 5 days of racing starts today The 2026 470 Junior World Championship will take place in Gdynia, Poland, from 11 to 17 July 2026 as part of Gdynia Sailing Days, the largest sailing festival in the Baltic region and Northern Europe. by International 470 Class Association Posted 12 Jul 05:38 NZST Spanish wave Windsurfing Cup Spanish wave Windsurfing Cup Marino Gil reigns supreme in Pozo Izquierdo Pozo Izquierdo beach once again became the heart of Spanish windsurfing with the staging of the Spanish Wave Windsurfing Cup, as part of the 38th Gran Canaria Gloria Windsurf World Cup. by Gran Canaria Windsurf World Cup Posted 12 Jul 04:45 NZST Round the Island Race Ingrid Abery Photo Gallery Round the Island Race Ingrid Abery Photo Gallery Catching the fleet as they exited the Western Solent, past Hurst Castle and on to the Needles Ingrid Abery was out on the water in the spectacular conditions to catch the Round the Island Race fleet as they exited the Western Solent, past Hurst Castle and on to the Needles. Enjoy her fantastic photos! by Ingrid Abery Posted 12 Jul 04:17 NZST Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez preparation under way Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez preparation under way Organisation built on proven experience and a constant attention to detail The organisation of Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez, whose 28th edition will take place from 26 September to 4 October, is built on proven experience and a constant attention to detail. by Maguelonne Turcat Posted 12 Jul 03:28 NZST 2nd America's Cup Hall of Fame Challenge Preview 2nd America's Cup Hall of Fame Challenge Preview Set for October 3-4 at Newport, Rhode Island The Herreshoff Museum and the America's Cup Hall of Fame are proud to announce the 2026 America's Cup Hall of Fame Challenge, set to take place October 3-4, 2026, in Newport, Rhode Island. by Richard Matthews Posted 12 Jul 02:30 NZST Round the Island Race Tim Jeffreys Photo Gallery Round the Island Race Tim Jeffreys Photo Gallery Tim Jeffreys caught the action in the Solent as the fleet of over 800 yachts set off Tim Jeffreys caught the action in the Solent as the fleet of over 800 yachts set off from Cowes for the Round the Island Race 2026. by Tim Jeffreys Posted 11 Jul 21:50 NZST Philip Köster and Daida Ruano defend their titles Philip Köster and Daida Ruano defend their titles At Gran Canaria Gloria Windsurf World Cup Pozo Izquierdo delivered another unforgettable day of competition as stronger winds finally arrived after the calima died down this Thursday, providing the ideal stage for an action-packed day at the Gran Canaria Gloria Windsurf World Cup. by Gran Canaria Windsurf World Cup Posted 11 Jul 21:10 NZST BLT's Perfect Eight Seals Cork Week Overall Win BLT's Perfect Eight Seals Cork Week Overall Win Sam Laidlaw's Royal Yacht Squadron Quarter Tonner completed a perfect week Sam Laidlaw's Royal Yacht Squadron Quarter Tonner BLT completed a perfect Cork Week, winning all eight races sailed in IRC Three to win the overall prize for Cork Week, the Kinsale Kettle. by Louay Habib Posted 11 Jul 20:19 NZST