Entry open for 2026 OK Dinghy Worlds Entry open for 2026 OK Dinghy Worlds The first time the world championship has been held in Denmark since 2012 Entry has opened for the 2026 OK Dinghy World Championship, to be held in Skovshoved, Denmark, from 5-12 June. The Notice of Race has also been published. by Robert Deaves Posted 5 Dec 03:22 NZDT Auckland Wooden Boat Festival - 100 days to go! Auckland Wooden Boat Festival - 100 days to go! Fun fact: 26 different classic boat entities make up the Auckland Wooden Boat Festival! The Festival is an immense effort from a diverse group of people who have the same things in common: they love maritime history and the craft and stories of wooden boats, and want to share that with the world. by Auckland Wooden Boat Festival Posted 4 Dec 17:16 NZDT SailGP: Brad Farrand transfers to Swedish team SailGP: Brad Farrand transfers to Swedish team Artemis confirms Brad Farrand as jib trimmer for the team's debut season. Artemis SailGP has added serious power to its 2026 roster, confirming Brad Farrand as jib trimmer for the team's debut season. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World.com/nz Posted 4 Dec 16:22 NZDT SailGP: Artemis Racing launch and test sail SailGP: Artemis Racing launch and test sail The new Swedish SailGP team Artemis Racing has launched their new AC50 in Abu Dhabi The new Swedish SailGP team Artemis Racing has launched their new AC50 in Abu Dhabi, and has commenced training. At least two top Kiwi sailors have/are expected to be named in the crew. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World.com/nz Posted 4 Dec 01:21 NZDT Elliott 5.9 Southern Circuit opens Elliott 5.9 Southern Circuit opens The Elliott 5.9 fleet has kicked off the first round of the Nautilus Braids Southern Circuit. The first round of the Nautilus Braids Elliott 5.9 Southern Circuit was sailed at the Naval Point Yacht Club, Lyttleton on 29–30 November, delivering exactly what the class is known for—tight, high-intensity one-design racing across the entire fleet. by Dan Meehan Posted 3 Dec 18:05 NZDT Maximize Performance with Proper Care Maximize Performance with Proper Care Sail care should start the minute your get your new sails Sail care should start the minute your get your new sails. Whether in season or off season, there are sail care basics to follow that keep sails in peak condition. by North Sails Posted 5 Dec 05:30 NZDT Inaugural World Sailing Inclusion Championships Inaugural World Sailing Inclusion Championships 154 athletes have gathered in Oman and the RS Venture Connect Class is part of it The World Sailing Inclusion Championships celebrated its Opening Ceremony on 3rd December 2025 at Barceló Mussanah Resort, hosted by Oman Sail. by RS Sailing Posted 5 Dec 04:03 NZDT Breakthrough 2025 season for UpWind by MerConcept Breakthrough 2025 season for UpWind by MerConcept A masterful Transat Café L'Or led by an all-women duo Back in Concarneau after a strong finish in the Transat Café L'Or, UpWind by MerConcept closes a landmark second season marked by accelerated sporting progress, human development, and growing visibility. by UpWind by MerConcept Posted 5 Dec 02:30 NZDT 30% Off All Henri-Lloyd Jackets for a Limited Time 30% Off All Henri-Lloyd Jackets for a Limited Time Engineered warmth, weather protection and everyday durability Engineered warmth, weather protection and everyday durability. All Henri-Lloyds jackets are 30% off for Cyber Week only. by Henri-Lloyd Posted 5 Dec 01:00 NZDT Stage set at World Sailing Inclusion Championships Stage set at World Sailing Inclusion Championships 155 registered participants from 37 nations make history as part of inaugural edition The stage is set in Al Mussanah, in the Sultanate of Oman, for the first ever edition of the World Sailing Inclusion Championships. by World Sailing Posted 4 Dec 23:47 NZDT Cabbage Tree Island Race Preview Cabbage Tree Island Race Preview Rolex Sydney Hobart contenders to square off in Friday's overnight race The biggest lead-in to the 2025 Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race will get under way from Sydney Harbour on Friday night (1700 AEDT) and will feature the who's who of offshore sailing. by CYCA Media Posted 4 Dec 18:47 NZDT Auckland Wooden Boat Festival - 100 days to go! Auckland Wooden Boat Festival - 100 days to go! Fun fact: 26 different classic boat entities make up the Auckland Wooden Boat Festival! The Festival is an immense effort from a diverse group of people who have the same things in common: they love maritime history and the craft and stories of wooden boats, and want to share that with the world. by Auckland Wooden Boat Festival Posted 4 Dec 17:16 NZDT The veil is lifted on Gitana 18 The veil is lifted on Gitana 18 See the new Maxi Edmond de Rothschild After many months of work, waiting and preciously guarded secrets, the new Gitana/Verdier designed Maxi Edmond de Rothschild was unveiled this Wednesday, December 3rd in Lorient, Brittany. by Gitana Team Posted 4 Dec 10:37 NZDT Switching Classes - Advice from Ben McGrane Switching Classes - Advice from Ben McGrane Getting the decision right takes thought and a bit of research Getting the decision right takes thought and a bit of research. Will the class suit you? Are you the right weight? What boat should you get in that class? All questions which could decide where you make the right choice. by Mark Jardine Posted 4 Dec 03:30 NZDT New World Sailing-America's Cup collaboration New World Sailing-America's Cup collaboration Accelerating global growth of Para Inclusive Sailing World Sailing is pleased to announce a new collaboration with The America's Cup which will be used to strengthen the global development of Para Inclusive Sailing and accelerate key initiatives ahead of the 2025 World Sailing Inclusion Championships. by World Sailing Posted 4 Dec 00:45 NZDT Sol Wingfoil Racing World Cup Jeri Brazil day 1 Sol Wingfoil Racing World Cup Jeri Brazil day 1 Season-defining week blasts into action with gruelling opener After a two-month pause for youth, world and continental championships, the Wingfoil Racing World Cup roared back to life on Brazil's sun-kissed north-east coast, launching its season finale on the iconic waters of Jericoacoara. by IWSA Media Posted 3 Dec 23:44 NZDT Balmain 18ft Skiff Team on top Balmain 18ft Skiff Team on top Consistency has taken the talented team to the top Early season form in the fifth season of 18ft skiff racing for the talented Balmain team has it positioned at the top of the NSW State Championship and in second place in the Australian 18 Footers League's Club Championship. by Frank Quealey Posted 3 Dec 22:16 NZDT NSW 16' & 13' Skiff 2025 States wrap-up NSW 16' & 13' Skiff 2025 States wrap-up A weird and wild end at St George over the weekend It won't go down as the most glamorous way to find out you're a state champion, but the crew onboard IMEI Barnabas Building were happy to claim victory after a weird and wild end to the NSW 16ft Championships at St George on the weekend. by Adam Lucius Posted 3 Dec 19:32 NZDT Brits win two SailGP titles, Jules Verne attempt Brits win two SailGP titles, Jules Verne attempt Emirates Great Britain SailGP Team wins two SailGP trophies, Jules Verne Trophy news The Emirates Great Britain SailGP Team made history on the waters off of Abu Dhabi, in the UAE, last weekend when they became the third team in SailGP's five-season history to win the league's championship title and its accompanying $2M-plus prize purse. by David Schmidt Posted 3 Dec 05:00 NZDT First Look: Seldén CXr at Metstrade 2025 First Look: Seldén CXr at Metstrade 2025 Patented ratchet design and innovative 'nail' terminal Code sails have revolutionised sail handling on yachts, and Seldén's second generation of furlers, called CXr, have a patented ratchet design, as well as an innovative 'nail' terminal to connect to the torsion cables. by Mark Jardine Posted 3 Dec 01:00 NZDT America's Cup: Luna Rossa's AC75 returns America's Cup: Luna Rossa's AC75 returns November began with the return of the AC75 Luna Rossa to Cagliari. The talent development continues. November began with the return of the AC75 Luna Rossa to Cagliari, welcomed at the base by the shore team and the design team. The Italian team has resumed its sailing talent search, ahead of the defence of its America's Womens and Youth titles. by Luna Rossa and Sail-World.com/nz Posted 3 Dec 00:13 NZDT Marine Auctions: December Online Auctions Marine Auctions: December Online Auctions Bidding to Open on Friday 12th December at 5am AEST Bidding to Open on Friday 12th December at 5am AEST and will close Thursday 18th December 2025 at 2pm AEST. Now accepting entries for the January 2026 Online Auction. by Marine Auctions Posted 2 Dec 19:35 NZDT Video: All-female crew start their record attempt Video: All-female crew start their record attempt The Famous Project CIC aim for the Jules Verne Trophy The all-female crew on The Famous Project CIC have set off on an attempt to capture the Jules Verne Trophy and break the round the world record. by Mark Jardine Posted 2 Dec 05:54 NZDT IRC contenders ready for RORC Transatlantic Race IRC contenders ready for RORC Transatlantic Race 19 boats are entered for the 3,000 mile race from Marina Lanzarote to Antigua, West Indies With less than 50 days to go before the start of the 2026 RORC Transatlantic Race, 19 boats are entered for the 3,000 mile race from Marina Lanzarote to Antigua, West Indies, with more boats expected to join them. by Louay Habib / RORC Posted 1 Dec 22:35 NZDT Keep it in the family. Keep it Tasmanian. Keep it in the family. Keep it Tasmanian. Seeing as we have been somewhat zeroed in on Tassie over the last little while, let's keep going Now the Australian with the fastest time for a solo, non-stop, and unassisted circumnavigation of this here planet is Ken Gourlay, OAM. by John Curnow, Sail-World.com AUS Editor Posted 1 Dec 10:00 NZDT Sail Melbourne delivers world-class racing Sail Melbourne delivers world-class racing A classic Port Phillip challenge for Australia's best Sail Melbourne once again demonstrated why Port Phillip is known for world-class racing, serving up a full mix of conditions across four demanding days. by Lisa Darmanin / Australian Sailing Team Posted 1 Dec 09:53 NZDT The Two Million Dollar Move The Two Million Dollar Move SailGP Grand Final Video Analysis We take a look at how the starts were won in the light winds on Day 1, and then see who won the start in the three-boat Grand Final itself, and then what the winning move was that sealed the 2025 Season title. by Mark Jardine Posted 1 Dec 09:31 NZDT 8th Portugal Grand Prix at Vilamoura overall 8th Portugal Grand Prix at Vilamoura overall Challenging conditions and intense competition on the final day The 8th Portugal Grand Prix concluded today in Vilamoura, bringing together some of the most talented sailors from across world for a thrilling series of races. by Prow Media Posted 1 Dec 06:22 NZDT Meet A+T's newest display: the full colour QBD7 Meet A+T's newest display: the full colour QBD7 In response to strong market demand for a smaller version of the hugely popular 12" BFD In response to strong market demand for a smaller, more versatile version of the hugely popular 12" BFD, A+T Instruments were proud to show off their new QBD7 at METS. by A+T Instruments Posted 1 Dec 05:00 NZDT SailGP: Black Foils fall short in Grand Final SailGP: Black Foils fall short in Grand Final Black Foils suffer defeat in a tensely contested Rolex SailGP Championship Grand Final The Black Foils have suffered defeat in a tensely contested Rolex SailGP Championship Grand Final in Abu Dhabi. Emirates Great Britain were the eventual winners in a final that saw all three teams hold the lead at different times. by Ben Mackley Posted 1 Dec 03:53 NZDT Emirates GBR Crowned Season Rolex SailGP Champions Emirates GBR Crowned Season Rolex SailGP Champions The victory caps off a remarkable year for Dylan Fletcher and crew Emirates Great Britain has won it all on the Arabian Gulf, defeating the BONDS Flying Roos and New Zealand's Black Foils to become the third-ever winner of the Rolex SailGP Championship. by SailGP Posted 1 Dec 03:22 NZDT Larry Cargill joins the International 29er Class Larry Cargill joins the International 29er Class An elite Sailing Coach & Program Manager with over 20 years of high-performance experience The 29er International Class Association is proud to announce the appointment of Larry Cargill as the new Coaching & Development Manager. by 29er Class Posted 1 Dec 01:56 NZDT SailGP: Brits win Grand Final - Abu Dhabi - Day 2 SailGP: Brits win Grand Final - Abu Dhabi - Day 2 Emirates Great Britain have won the Grand Final of SailGP in Abu Dhabi, after a bold move on Leg 4 Emirates Great Britain have won the Grand Final of SailGP in Abu Dhabi, after a bold move on the second downwind leg, allowing them to move through the Black Foils (NZL) on the opposite side of the course. by Richard Gladwell, Sail-World NZ Posted 1 Dec 01:22 NZDT X-Yachts In-House Boat Show 2025 X-Yachts In-House Boat Show 2025 The best edition and highest attendance yet! The X-Yachts In-House Boat Show took place on 8th & 9th November in Haderslev, and we are thrilled to share that this year's event became our best-attended show to date. by X-Yachts Posted 1 Dec 01:00 NZDT Video: Emirates GBR secure SailGP Grand Final win Video: Emirates GBR secure SailGP Grand Final win Footage of the winning move in Abu Dhabi Footage of the winning move in Abu Dhabi at Emirates Team GBR secure the $2million prize for winning the SailGP Grand Final ahead of the BONDS Flying Roos and New Zealand Black Foils. by SailGP Posted 1 Dec 00:34 NZDT WorldSailing plots new course for Offshore Sailing WorldSailing plots new course for Offshore Sailing With the release of 'Navigating Offshore' strategy World Sailing is proud to announce the launch of its new comprehensive plan for offshore sailing: Navigating Offshore. by World Sailing Posted 30 Nov 23:37 NZDT 18ft Skiff Club Championship Race 6 18ft Skiff Club Championship Race 6 The expected wind and reality on Sydney Harbour vastly differ After a number of very light wind or extremely strong wind race days so far in the Australian 18 Footers League's 2025-26 season on Sydney Harbour, today's race was finally expected to produce a more traditional 15-knot North East wind. by Frank Quealey Posted 30 Nov 21:23 NZDT SailGP: SailGP: Snakes and Ladders on Day 1 SailGP: SailGP: Snakes and Ladders on Day 1 Rockwool Denmark top performer as the Season Leaders become the Cellar Dwellers after Day 1. Rockwool Denmark was the top performer in a testing Day 1 in SailGP Abu Dhabi. The 12 teams battled against each other, the light winds and the torrent of penalties applied for early starts, and infringing the new foil-propulsion rules. by Richard Gladwell, Sail-World NZ Posted 30 Nov 14:56 NZDT SailGP: Black Foils have nose in front SailGP: Black Foils have nose in front A mixed day of fleet racing has the Black Foils sitting in eighth overall in Abu Dhabi A mixed day of fleet racing has the Black Foils sitting in eighth overall in Abu Dhabi but crucially ahead of their three Grand Final rivals. by Ben Mackley Posted 30 Nov 13:14 NZDT 8th Portugal Grand Prix at Vilamoura Day 3 8th Portugal Grand Prix at Vilamoura Day 3 The championship that continues to grow since its 2018 debut Since its first edition in 2018, launched exclusively with the 49er, 49erFX and Nacra fleets, this championship has continued to evolve and expand. Over the years, it welcomed the ILCA classes, strengthening its reputation. by Prow Media Posted 30 Nov 08:54 NZDT iQFOiL Senior Europeans at Sferracavallo overall iQFOiL Senior Europeans at Sferracavallo overall Daniela Peleg (ISR) and Luuc van Opzeeland (NED) crowned champions in Sicily The final day of the iQFOiL European Championship in Sicily brought a perfect mix of tension and triumph as the Medal Series unfolded under a cloudy sky that soon gave way to steady wind and spectacular racing. by iQFOiL Class Posted 30 Nov 08:48 NZDT The Famous Project CIC start Jules Verne Trophy The Famous Project CIC start Jules Verne Trophy All-female attempt to break the round-the-world record It was 13.40 UTC on Saturday when the eight women of The Famous Project CIC, aboard the maxi trimaran IDEC SPORT, crossed the starting line of the Jules Verne Trophy, the extreme round-the-world race for crewed multihulls, without stops or assistance. by Agence TB Press Posted 30 Nov 04:17 NZDT Melges 24 Class welcomes new Chair Melges 24 Class welcomes new Chair Significant leadership changes announced The International Melges 24 Class Association (IM24CA) has announced significant leadership changes and key championship decisions following its World Council Annual General Meeting held on Saturday, November 22. by International Melges 24 Class Association Posted 30 Nov 03:57 NZDT Mubadala Abu Dhabi Sail Grand Prix Day 1 Mubadala Abu Dhabi Sail Grand Prix Day 1 ROCKWOOL Racing leads as Championship Title Contenders stumble ROCKWOOL Racing, Mubadala Brazil and Red Bull Italy top the event leaderboard after the first four fleet races of the Mubadala Abu Dhabi Sail Grand Prix 2025 Season Grand Final, presented by Abu Dhabi Sports Council. by SailGP Posted 30 Nov 03:38 NZDT Lorenzo wins Red Bull King of the Air Family Final Lorenzo wins Red Bull King of the Air Family Final A fairytale finish at Kite Beach, Bloubergstrand The 2025 Red Bull King of the Air delivered a fairytale finish as Italian brothers Lorenzo and Leonardo Casati made history by facing off in an unforgettable final showdown that saw the older sibling claim his second King of the Air title. by Simone van Slingerland Posted 29 Nov 23:32 NZDT World Sailing commits to Para Inclusive Sailing World Sailing commits to Para Inclusive Sailing By approving the formation of a dedicated Classification Sub-Committee World Sailing has taken a pivotal step to strengthening the governance and integrity of Para Inclusive Sailing by approving the formation of a dedicated Classification Sub-Committee. by World Sailing Posted 29 Nov 21:01 NZDT Australia crew conquer marginal winds in practice Australia crew conquer marginal winds in practice The BONDS Flying Roos were forced to squeeze every learning out of the conditions The BONDS Flying Roos were thrust into the deep end today as Abu Dhabi delivered a near glass-off during the final practice session ahead of the Mubadala Abu Dhabi Sail Grand Prix 2025 Season Grand Final. by BONDS Flying Roos Posted 29 Nov 14:35 NZDT SailGP: Peter Burling cleared to race SailGP: Peter Burling cleared to race Black Foils skipper Peter Burling has been cleared to race this weekend in Abu Dhabi. The Black Foils team have advised that their injured skipper and helmsman, Peter Burling, has been cleared to race in the Grand Final this weekend in Abu Dhabi. He sailed in Friday with a protective covering on his finger (see images below). by Richard Gladwell, Sail-World NZ Posted 29 Nov 14:30 NZDT