America's Cup: Kiwis advertising for key people America's Cup: Kiwis advertising for key people Emirates Team NZ seeking new people for key roles ahead of its 12the America's Cup campaign Emirates Team New Zealand, the current America's Cup champion is gearing up for the 2027 Defence of the most prestigious trophy in sailing. The team has advertised eight positions in the IT, Meteorology and Engineering areas by Sail-World.com/NZ Posted 12 Jun 21:54 NZST Russell Coutts explains SailGP's investor value Russell Coutts explains SailGP's investor value Russell Coutts explains the growth of SailGP and why investors are chasing a slice of the action. SailGP co-founder and CEO Russell Coutts was interviewed last week, ahead of the weekend's Mubadala New York Sail Grand Prix, where he discussed the hard to understand investment, and growth of SailGP. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World.com/nz Posted 12 Jun 15:27 NZST IRC UK National Championships day 1 IRC UK National Championships day 1 From dead calm to dead heat Racing on Day 1 of the 2025 IRC UK National Championships began under clear skies and glorious sunshine, but a lack of wind delayed the start for all classes. by Louay Habib / RORC Posted 14 Jun 07:25 NZST Capricorno wins Loro Piana Giraglia maxi 'double' Capricorno wins Loro Piana Giraglia maxi 'double' A neck and neck dash for the finish Loro Piana Giraglia, the YC Italiano's offshore race from Saint-Tropez to Genoa via the Giraglia Rock, and fifth event in the International Maxi Association's 2024-25 Mediterranean Maxi Offshore Challenge, has often seen leader changes in its last miles. by International Maxi Association Posted 14 Jun 05:58 NZST 5.5 Metre World Championship overall 5.5 Metre World Championship overall Peter Morton, Andrew Palfrey, Ruairidh Scott on The Jean Genie win the title The Jean Genie (GBR 43, Peter Morton, Andrew Palfrey, Ruairidh Scott) has won the 2025 5.5 Metre World Championship in Sopot, Poland, after the final day of racing on Friday. by Robert Deaves Posted 14 Jun 05:48 NZST Sailing with Matt Cornwell Sailing with Matt Cornwell From youth sailing in Lymington to the America's Cup and TP52 Worlds From youth sailing in Lymington to the America's Cup and TP52 Worlds, Matt's journey has been shaped by resilience, big moments, and life at the bow. We caught up with him to talk favourite races and what he'd be doing if he weren't a sailor. by Henri-Lloyd Posted 13 Jun 23:00 NZST CYCA Publishes report reviewing 3 incidents CYCA Publishes report reviewing 3 incidents In the 2024 Rolex Sydney Hobart and Commits to Implementing Safety Recommendations The Cruising Yacht Club of Australia (CYCA) has published the full independent review report into the three incidents in the 2024 Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race, which tragically saw two fatalities and a man overboard (MOB) incident. by Cruising Yacht Club of Australia Posted 13 Jun 16:53 NZST 5.5 Metre World Championship Day 4 5.5 Metre World Championship Day 4 Double bullet puts The Jean Genie in pole position The Jean Genie (GBR 43, Peter Morton, Andrew Palfrey, Ruairidh Scott) produced the best of the day on Thursday in Sopot at the 5.5 Metre World Championship with a 2,1,1 to take a two-point lead into the final day. by Robert Deaves Posted 13 Jun 16:33 NZST The Ocean Race unites at UN Ocean Conference The Ocean Race unites at UN Ocean Conference A powerful week of of action, innovation, and collaboration for ocean health Today, at the UN Ocean Conference in Nice, The Ocean Race brought together an extraordinary lineup of athletes, policymakers, scientists, and environmental leaders to spotlight the unrivalled power of sport as a driver of ocean action. by The Ocean Race Posted 13 Jun 09:06 NZST The new Beneteau First 36 SE The new Beneteau First 36 SE Seascape Edition badge promises a race-grade sailing experience Introducing the BENETEAU First 36 SE - the ultimate planing racer, born from the collaboration between BENETEAU and Seascape. This is more than just a boat; it's a mindset. by Beneteau Posted 13 Jun 08:36 NZST WingFoil Racing World Cup Switzerland day 3 WingFoil Racing World Cup Switzerland day 3 Fast and Furious racing on Silvaplana Lake. Day 3 of the Wingfoil Racing World Cup Series saw spectacular conditions. The local thermal wind, the Maloja, blew up the valley from Italy right on cue averaging 14 knots with gusts of 20. by WingFoil Racing World Cup Posted 13 Jun 06:04 NZST Loro Piana Giraglia 2025 the first roundings Loro Piana Giraglia 2025 the first roundings It was a magical and spectacular dawn, following a night of sailing under the full moon. After yesterday's start in a steady and pleasant breeze, the fleet competing in the 2025 Loro Piana Giraglia began completing the first part of the shortened 200-nautical-mile course early this morning at first light. by Yacht Club Italiano Posted 13 Jun 03:22 NZST Nick Olson on PredictWind's newest features Nick Olson on PredictWind's newest features Nick Olson discusses PredictWind's newest features PredictWind has long been a leader in presenting high-quality marine forecasts. Nick Olson discusses the company's newest features. by David Schmidt Posted 13 Jun 03:00 NZST PredictWind launches Anchor Alert App PredictWind launches Anchor Alert App The app delivers immediate, real-time alerts if their anchor drags, ensuring enhanced safety. Global leader in marine weather forecasting, PredictWind, has announced the launch of its new standalone Anchor Alert app. by PredictWind Posted 12 Jun 18:32 NZST Collinson FX: June 12: Trump confirms agreement Collinson FX: June 12: Trump confirms agreement President Trump confirms trade/tariff agreement reached with China, spotlight shifts to others. US/China situation is largely resolved, other trade dependent commodity currencies (UK, EU), may come under pressure, as they are yet to reach a trade agreement, with the US, and appear to be having political issues with the ‘Big Dog'. by Collinson FX Posted 12 Jun 11:29 NZST 5.5 Metre World Championship Day 3 5.5 Metre World Championship Day 3 Aspire is new leader in Sopot Aspire (POL 17, Przemyslaw Gacek, Mateusz Kusznierewicz, Kilian Weise) has taken a 10-point lead at the 2025 5.5 Metre World Championship in Sopot, Poland, after two more races on Wednesday in a cold northerly between 12-23 knots. by Robert Deaves Posted 12 Jun 11:01 NZST WingFoil Racing World Cup Switzerland day 2 WingFoil Racing World Cup Switzerland day 2 Rising stars and tight battles on Lake Silvaplana Day two of the Wingfoil Racing World Cup Series in Silvaplana delivered another spectacular day of competition, despite a short initial delay as racers waited for the wind to fill in. by WingFoil Racing World Cup Posted 12 Jun 09:23 NZST Introducing EDGE - Your All-Around Advantage Introducing EDGE - Your All-Around Advantage North Sails 3Di Endurance Edge - from Regatta Starts to Sunset Sails North Sails 3Di Endurance Edge - from Regatta Starts to Sunset Sails. EDGE is as ready for regattas as it is for day sailing. Lighter and lower stretch than paneled or string sails. Integrated ENDURANCE Surface™ delivers a durable and easy-to-handle sail. by North Sails Posted 12 Jun 07:10 NZST The Ocean Race Europe to contribute ocean data The Ocean Race Europe to contribute ocean data All of the competing IMOCA race boats will carry specialised science equipment The Ocean Race Europe, an offshore sailing race that connects seven European cities from the Baltic to the Adriatic Seas will see all of the competing IMOCA race boats carrying specialised science equipment. by The Ocean Race Posted 12 Jun 02:09 NZST Loro Piana Giraglia 2025 Offshore Race Start Loro Piana Giraglia 2025 Offshore Race Start A total of 97 yachts are now racing along the 241-nautical-mile course At exactly 11:55 this morning, the starting procedures kicked off on the line off Saint-Tropez, sending the fleet toward the Giraglia rock. by Yacht Club Italiano Posted 12 Jun 00:50 NZST Foiling Week 2025: A stellar edition set to launch Foiling Week 2025: A stellar edition set to launch Five classes will compete: Moth, WASZP, Switch One Design, BirdyFish, and ETF26 Foiling Week returns to Europe for its 12th edition, taking place in the last week of June, after its first-ever event in Pensacola, Florida, earlier this March. by WeAreFoiling Posted 12 Jun 00:07 NZST Women sailors reflect on Admiral's Cup inclusion Women sailors reflect on Admiral's Cup inclusion Pivotal milestones, but there is still so much more to achieve The Royal Ocean Racing Club (RORC) has long acknowledged the slow but steady path toward gender inclusion in offshore sailing. by Louay Habib / RORC Posted 11 Jun 22:05 NZST Western Australia's 18 footers history Western Australia's 18 footers history An on-off situation between the 1890s and 2013 Western Australia's participation in the Australian 18 footer scene has been an on-off situation between the 1890s and 2013 but its impact during the early years of the class demands that it is remembered today by all 18 footer supporters and enthusiasts. by Frank Quealey Posted 11 Jun 21:13 NZST Noakes Sydney Gold Coast Yacht Race gathers steam Noakes Sydney Gold Coast Yacht Race gathers steam Over 50 registrations for the CYCA's event that starts on Saturday 26 July The Noakes Sydney Gold Coast Yacht Race has received over 50 registrations, for the CYCA's event that starts on Saturday 26 July. by Cruising Yacht Club of Australia Posted 11 Jun 18:19 NZST 5.5 Metre World Championship Day 2 5.5 Metre World Championship Day 2 Girls on Film leads in Sopot after two races in changeable conditions Girls on Film (GBR 41 Louise Morton, Charlie Cumbley, Sam Haines) lead the 5.5 Metre World Championship in Sopot, Poland, after two races on Tuesday in very changeable and often wet conditions. by Robert Deaves Posted 11 Jun 17:30 NZST Loro Piana Giraglia overall Loro Piana Giraglia overall The 22 maxi yachts sail a coastal course on the final day After three days of windward-leewards on the Baie de Pampelonne, the final day of inshore racing at Loro Piana Giraglia saw the 22 maxi yachts sail a coastal course. by James Boyd / International Maxi Association Posted 11 Jun 11:36 NZST WingFoil Racing World Cup Switzerland day 1 WingFoil Racing World Cup Switzerland day 1 Silvaplana delivers sparkling start to round two Under bright alpine sunshine and with winds building from a gentle 8 knots in the morning to a punchy 21 knots by afternoon, round two of the Wingfoil World Cup Series got under way in the stunning setting of Lake Silvaplana, Switzerland. by WingFoil Racing World Cup Posted 11 Jun 08:15 NZST The X-Yachts Gold Cup Experience The X-Yachts Gold Cup Experience A celebration of sailing, of X-Yachts and, most importantly of all, people Having just returned from Haderslev, Denmark - which is the home of X-Yachts and played host to the X-Yachts Gold Cup 2025 - I was left wondering if this was a racing event, a rally or a social celebration amongst close friends. by Mark Jardine Posted 11 Jun 07:00 NZST Loro Piana Giraglia overall Loro Piana Giraglia overall Ideal sailing conditions on the final day of inshore racing Fourth and final day of inshore racing at the Loro Piana Giraglia 2025, held in ideal sailing conditions: wind between 8 and 14 knots, calm seas, and intense action on both race courses. by Yacht Club Italiano Posted 11 Jun 06:13 NZST Three Rivers Race bridge mast drop compilation! Three Rivers Race bridge mast drop compilation! Horning Sailing Club's event is iconic for many reasons The Yachtmaster Insurance Three Rivers Race at Horning Sailing Club is an iconic event for many reasons. The most unique scenes are at the bridges, where the sailors have to drop their masts and row underneath, often leaving it to the very last minute. by Editor Posted 11 Jun 02:49 NZST 2025 IRC National Championships preview 2025 IRC National Championships preview This year's event has teams racing from all over the world The 2025 IRC National Championship, part of the Royal Thames Yacht Club's 250th Anniversary Regatta, will bring together over 50 IRC-rated boats for three days of competitive inshore racing in the Solent. by Louay Habib / RORC Posted 11 Jun 01:52 NZST Loro Piana Giraglia Day 3: Capricorno rising Loro Piana Giraglia Day 3: Capricorno rising Upset on day three of the inshore racing The pecking order at maxi events is typically well defined with the largest, fastest yachts coming home first. However this was nearly upset on day three of the inshore racing at Loro Piana Giraglia, organised by the Yacht Club Italiano by James Boyd / International Maxi Association Posted 10 Jun 09:21 NZST Freestyle Pro Tour Sardinia day 4 Freestyle Pro Tour Sardinia day 4 Caers, Huvermann and Pezetti win in full-power freestyle conditons Day 4 at FPT Sardinia delivered a full dose of high-wind freestyle, with Juniors, Women, and Men's fleets all completing full eliminations under the blasting winds. by Freestyle Pro Tour Posted 10 Jun 08:49 NZST 5.5 Metre World Championship Day 1 5.5 Metre World Championship Day 1 Strong winds delay the start of racing in Sopot No racing was possible on the opening day of the 2025 5.5 Metre World Championship in Sopot, Poland, with winds of 30 knots across the bay for most of the day. by Robert Deaves Posted 10 Jun 08:43 NZST Black Foils into top three for SailGP Season 5 Black Foils into top three for SailGP Season 5 The Black Foils have moved into third place in the season long Rolex SailGP Championship The Black Foils have moved into third place in the season long Rolex SailGP Championship after a second place at the Mubadala New York Sail Grand Prix. by Ben Mackey, BlackFoils Posted 10 Jun 01:24 NZST Prize Round the Island Race for 84-year-old Peter Prize Round the Island Race for 84-year-old Peter Taking line honours on the helm of his old boat Peter Cunningham hailed the Round the Island Race after taking line honours on the helm of his old boat. Peter, who was first to finish the 2021 race with his PowerPlay Racing Team, repeated the feat on the multihull MOD70, now Zoulou. by Matt White Posted 10 Jun 00:42 NZST Registration now open for GKA Youth events Registration now open for GKA Youth events Germany and Spain events will have U14, U16 and U19 divisions Registration is now open for the two upcoming GKA Youth events of the 2025 season. First up is the GKA Youth Big Air Kite World Championship in St. Peter Ording, Germany. by GKA Kite World Tour Posted 9 Jun 21:06 NZST Aussies shine in New York with two wins Aussies shine in New York with two wins But Spain steals the show to win the Mubadala New York Sail Grand Prix The BONDS Flying Roos delivered glimpses of greatness on day two of the Mubadala New York Sail Grand Prix, securing their second fleet race win of the event and showcasing their championship credentials on their debut under new Hollywood co-ownership. by BONDS Flying Roos Posted 9 Jun 19:32 NZST Mubadala New York Sail Grand Prix overall Mubadala New York Sail Grand Prix overall Spain SailGP Team claims second consecutive U.S. win Diego Botin and the Spain SailGP team have punched their way to the top of the Rolex SailGP Championship, taking the win on Sunday in New York. by SailGP Posted 9 Jun 19:25 NZST Yachting NZ: 'A win for the squad' Yachting NZ: 'A win for the squad' Rising Kiwi 49er team Seb Menzies and George Lee Rush have won the Gold Medal at the European Champs Rising Kiwi 49er team Seb Menzies and George Lee Rush have won the Gold Medal at the European Championships in Greece overnight. by Eduan Roos, Yachting NZ Posted 9 Jun 14:02 NZST 5.5 Metre World Championship opens in Sopot 5.5 Metre World Championship opens in Sopot Together with the prize-giving for the Scandinavian Gold Cup The 2025 5.5 Metre World Championship was opened in Sopot, Poland, on Sunday evening together with the prize-giving for the Scandinavian Gold Cup which was completed on Saturday. by Robert Deaves Posted 9 Jun 13:18 NZST SailGP: Spain win in New York - Day 2 SailGP: Spain win in New York - Day 2 Diego Botin's Spanish crew scraped into the Final, and then took their second successive SailGP win. The Spanish crew led by Diego Botin staged a comeback in the last race after losing an 8pt lead to squeeze into the Final, only taking the lead halfway through the three boat Final. Full race replay here. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World.com Posted 9 Jun 12:38 NZST Maxi boat blast off on Loro Piana Giraglia Day 2 Maxi boat blast off on Loro Piana Giraglia Day 2 A different complexion after the light wind opener After getting under way yesterday in light to moderate conditions, day two of inshore racing took on a different complexion at Loro Piana Giraglia. by James Boyd / International Maxi Association Posted 9 Jun 11:33 NZST Loro Piana Giraglia day 2 Loro Piana Giraglia day 2 The mistral day! Right on schedule, the Mistral swept into the Gulf of Saint-Tropez, starting at 20 knots in the morning and building to over 30 by early afternoon. by Yacht Club Italiano Posted 9 Jun 07:37 NZST 49er, 49erFX and Nacra 17 Europeans Overall 49er, 49erFX and Nacra 17 Europeans Overall Canadian Lewin Lafrance sisters win first major championship Georgia and Antonia Lewin Lafrance have been on the rise for the last six years, and now find themselves on top. by 49er & Nacra 17 Sailing Posted 9 Jun 05:59 NZST Martin Augustus Round the Island Race Gallery Martin Augustus Round the Island Race Gallery Top photos as the fleet rounded St. Catherine's Point Top yachting photographer Martin Augustus was at St. Catherine's Point to catch some of the fleet rounding the famous landmark during this year's Round the Island Race. by Martin Augustus Posted 8 Jun 19:04 NZST 2025 Santa Maria Cup in Annapolis, USA overall 2025 Santa Maria Cup in Annapolis, USA overall A tense light-air final on the Severn River USA's women's match racing team Team Baam skippered by Allie Blecher from California won the 2025 Santa Maria Cup today, defeating Vela Racing team skippered by Nicole Breault 3-0 in a tense light-air final on the Severn River. by Women's WMRT Posted 8 Jun 17:28 NZST Tom Hicks Round the Island Race Photo Gallery Tom Hicks Round the Island Race Photo Gallery Stunning images from the Solent photographer out on the water Stunning photos from Solent Photographer Tom Hicks out on the water as he caught the action in the 2025 Round the Island Race on Saturday. by Tom Hicks Posted 8 Jun 17:13 NZST