NZ ILCA Nationals - Sea breeze stunner NZ ILCA Nationals - Sea breeze stunner Ideal conditions for today's three races for the 100 boat ILCA fleets The sea breeze filled in just before todays scheduled 1pm start time, providing ideal conditions for today's three races for the 100 boat ILCA fleets to be completed on a warm, sunny, stunning Bay of Islands day. by Nick Page Posted 17 Jan 10:56 NZDT Black Foils ready for Season 6 opener Black Foils ready for Season 6 opener The Black Foils enter the opening event Season 6 hungry for more after missing the 2025 Grand Final The Black Foils enter the opening event of the 2026 Rolex SailGP Championship hungry for more after narrowly missing out in last season's Grand Final. by Ben Mackey - Black Foils Posted 17 Jan 10:35 NZDT America's Cup: "Road to Naples" starts in Sardinia America's Cup: "Road to Naples" starts in Sardinia The first Preliminary Regatta will take place in the Gulf of Angels, home of Luna Rossa. The Louis Vuitton 38th America's Cup starts the ‘Road to Naples' with the announcement of the Region of Sardinia & City of Cagliari as the first Host Venue for the initial Preliminary Regatta to take place in May 2026 by Sail-World/America's Cup Media Posted 17 Jan 10:08 NZDT SailGP casualties continue to mount SailGP casualties continue to mount The casualty list continued to climb at the first SailGP event of Season 6. It was confirmed to this morning's SailGP Preview Session that Spain would not be competing this weekend due to the damage sustained to a T-Foil and its case during a test session yesterday. by Richard Gladwell, Sail-World.com/nz Posted 16 Jan 20:21 NZDT SailGP: Spain out of Freo event SailGP: Spain out of Freo event SailGP confirm that Spain is out of the first event of Season 6 due to yesterday's crash damage. Spain's Los Gallos SailGP suffered board case damage, board damage and hull damage in a nosedive in Freo on Thursday. It was announced at the start of Friday's media conference that the team will not be competing in the weekend's racing. by SailGP Media Posted 16 Jan 15:18 NZDT SailGP Inspire returns to RAYC in 2026 SailGP Inspire returns to RAYC in 2026 SailGP Inspire returns to RAYC in 2026, if you want to be part of SailGP, register here SailGP Inspire returns to RAYC in 2026, building on a proven history of delivering some of the biggest and most exciting double-handed racing seen in the region. by NZ RS Feva Assoc Posted 15 Jan 22:35 NZDT PIC Harbour Classic changes date to March 21 PIC Harbour Classic changes date to March 21 The PIC Harbour Classic will return to Auckland's waterfront on 20–22 March 2026 The PIC Harbour Classic will return to Auckland's waterfront on 20–22 March 2026 (race day 21 March), with organisers confirming a change from the originally planned 27–28 February dates due to the timing and setup of other major waterfront events. by Fran Holland NZ Multihull Yacht Club Posted 15 Jan 21:51 NZDT NZ ILCA Nationals - A glorious Day 1 NZ ILCA Nationals - A glorious Day 1 Two great races in solid hiking conditions today for the first day of the NZ ILCA championships Two great races in solid hiking conditions today for the first day of the NZ ILCA championships, and already its clear that the form book is right on the money and there are going to be some really close contests for top honours in many of the fleets. by Nick Page Posted 15 Jan 21:26 NZDT Argo takes Line Honours in RORC Transatlantic Race Argo takes Line Honours in RORC Transatlantic Race Argo has set a new Multihull Race Record for the RORC Transatlantic Race Jason Carroll's MOD70 Argo (USA) has taken Multihull Line Honours in the 2026 RORC Transatlantic Race. Argo crossed the finish line outside English Harbour Antigua on Friday 16th January 2026 at 12:31:15 UTC. by Louay Habib / RORC Posted 17 Jan 02:44 NZDT The Famous Project CIC at the equator The Famous Project CIC at the equator 48th day at sea and now sailing in the northern hemisphere The eight sailors of The Famous Project CIC have been sailing since last night at 20 hours and 53 minutes standing upwards. They crossed the equator on their 48th day at sea and are now sailing in the northern hemisphere. by Agence TB Press Posted 16 Jan 21:51 NZDT Fremantle Doctor shakes up fleet Fremantle Doctor shakes up fleet Ahead of Rolex SailGP Championship's 2026 Season Opener The Rolex SailGP Championship's 2026 Season gets under way this weekend in Perth - with the fleet already reeling from early encounters with the venue's infamous 'Fremantle Doctor'. by SailGP Posted 16 Jan 21:39 NZDT Maximize protection with FlexForce Westuits Maximize protection with FlexForce Westuits Wetsuits trusted and worn by the best Vaikobi's groundbreaking FlexForce range of sailing wetsuits bings you the ultimate in innovation, performance, and unmatched comfort for paddlers and sailors who need to stay warm but still be nimble. by Vaikobi Ocean Performance Posted 16 Jan 20:36 NZDT Sodebo Ultim 3 maintains a lead Sodebo Ultim 3 maintains a lead After a month on an attempt at the Jules Verne Trophy For exactly one month now, the crew of Sodebo Ultim 3 has been dedicated to their attempt at the Jules Verne Trophy. Having set sail on December 15th, they have achieved record times at the three great capes and have also set new records. by Sodebo Ultim 3 Posted 16 Jan 06:47 NZDT AMAALA Yacht Club signs partnership with WMRT AMAALA Yacht Club signs partnership with WMRT Reinforcing the Red Sea's emergence as a significant sailing destination AMAALA Yacht Club today announced a landmark strategic partnership with the World Match Racing Tour (WMRT) and the Women's World Match Racing Tour (WWMRT), further reinforcing the Red Sea's emergence as a significant sailing destination. by World Match Racing Tour Posted 16 Jan 06:14 NZDT Clipper RX Ocean Racing Yacht Video Clipper RX Ocean Racing Yacht Video We speak to Sir Robin Knox-Johnston and William Ward The fleet of yachts is currently under construction, and to find out more, I spoke to the legendary sailor and founder of the race, Sir Robin Knox-Johnston, as well as the Clipper Ventures CEO William Ward. by Mark Jardine Posted 16 Jan 04:52 NZDT The Finn - Five Years On The Finn - Five Years On Many thought the final Finn Olympic regatta was the end of the road for the class Many thought the final Finn Olympic regatta, being raced in 2021, was the end of the road for the Finn, and the class would dwindle into dinghy park obscurity. by Cameron Tweedle Posted 16 Jan 00:22 NZDT A constant challenge for Team Banque Populaire A constant challenge for Team Banque Populaire What lies ahead in 2026 for the IMOCA and Ultim teams Team Banque Populaire is preparing for a particularly busy season. Aboard Banque Populaire XI, an ambitious solo and crewed program is on the horizon, with victory as the sole objective. by Voile Banque Populaire Posted 15 Jan 22:44 NZDT Escribano & Kenyon crowned Junior World Champions Escribano & Kenyon crowned Junior World Champions The future of windsurfing took centre stage this week in Geraldton, Australia The future of windsurfing took centre stage this week as Spain's Javier Escribano Toribio and Australia's Sarah Kenyon were crowned 2025 Junior World Champions at the World Junior Wave Grand Final in Geraldton with the World Windsurf Tour and PWA. by International Windsurfing Tour Posted 15 Jan 20:19 NZDT SailGP Perth - Season 6 Launch SailGP Perth - Season 6 Launch Zhik is on the water supporting the Black Foils and the United States SailGP Team The fastest boats in the world are back on the water as SailGP opens a new season at full speed. The Perth event will kick off 2026 with two days of racing in Fremantle on Saturday 17 and Sunday 18 January. by Zhik Posted 15 Jan 19:46 NZDT Rag & Famish Hotel 2025-26 Rag & Famish Hotel 2025-26 Young 18ft skiff team's big rookie season North Sydney's Rag & Famish Hotel has been an 18ft skiff sponsoring partner with the Australian 18 Footers League since 1996 when the late George Calligeros, the hotel's owner, decided to financially support his son's sailing career. by Frank Quealey Posted 15 Jan 19:12 NZDT Live Ocean: Through the "Hole in the Rock" Live Ocean: Through the "Hole in the Rock" Swim4TheOcean swimmer Jono Ridler has swum through Northland's iconic Motukokako Hole in the Rock Swim4TheOcean swimmer Jono Ridler swam through Northland's iconic Motukokako Hole in the Rock yesterday evening, a symbolic moment in the 1,000-mile mission to build nationwide support for a healthy ocean and an end to bottom trawling. by Jodie Bakewell-White - Live Ocean Racing Posted 15 Jan 14:38 NZDT SailGP: Black Foils fill coaching gaps SailGP: Black Foils fill coaching gaps Matt Steven and Olympic silver medal winner Will McKenzie in the Coaching Booth this season. The Black Foils sailing team will have the support of experienced coach Matt Steven and Olympic silver medal winner Will McKenzie in the Coaching Booth this season. by Ben Mackley Posted 15 Jan 14:11 NZDT Announcing the Clipper RX Ocean Racing Yacht Announcing the Clipper RX Ocean Racing Yacht 4th Generation Clipper Race Fleet of 12 new yachts under construction After 30 years circumnavigating the planet the world's most challenging ocean adventure has announced a multi-million GBP investment in an exciting new yacht design for the next-generation 12-yacht fleet. by Clipper Race Posted 15 Jan 13:01 NZDT Webinar: North Sails Rolex Sydney Hobart Debrief Webinar: North Sails Rolex Sydney Hobart Debrief Join North Sails experts Alby Pratt, Mark Bradford and Rob Greenhalgh for a lively panel discussion Join North Sails experts Alby Pratt, Mark Bradford and Rob Greenhalgh for a lively panel discussion hosted by North Sails President Ken Read, as they break down the 2025 Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race and share key strategies to prepare for the season. by North Sails Posted 15 Jan 09:00 NZDT 2026 RORC Transatlantic Race day 4 2026 RORC Transatlantic Race day 4 MOD70s ignite Atlantic afterburners Four days into the 2026 RORC Transatlantic Race, the fleet has fully escaped the Canary Islands and locked into the rhythm of the trade winds. by Louay Habib / RORC Posted 15 Jan 07:20 NZDT Rolex SailGP Championship 2026 Season begins Rolex SailGP Championship 2026 Season begins The historic port city of Perth, Western Australia is expected to deliver a thrilling opening event The Rolex SailGP Championship begins this weekend, as Fremantle, Western Australia prepares to host its inaugural event from Saturday 17 to Sunday 18 January. by Influence Sports & Media Posted 15 Jan 02:37 NZDT SailGP: Artemis Racing crew member injured SailGP: Artemis Racing crew member injured Chris Draper goes for a tumble during training in Fremantle Artemis Racing and Emirates Team NZ crew member Chris Draper, was injured in a training incident on Tuesday in Fremantle, ahead of the first event of Season 6 of SailGP. by Richard Gladwell, Sail-World.com/nz Posted 14 Jan 20:04 NZDT GLOBE40 Leg 4 Update: At Point Nemo GLOBE40 Leg 4 Update: At Point Nemo A Transpacific Express - A life-changing milestone Last night, the Class40 BELGIUM OCEAN RACING - CURIUM, skippered by Benoit Hantzperg and Djemila Tassin, passed Point Nemo. by Sirius Events Posted 14 Jan 18:49 NZDT SailGP: Not for the faint-hearted SailGP: Not for the faint-hearted Updated: A first look at the F50's test sailing on Tuesday in the Fremantle Doctor . Updated: Lindsay Preece of Ironbark Photos gives a first look at the F50's test sailing in Fremantle on Tuesday in the Fremantle Doctor. Most of the competing teams are featured - 11 videos. by Sail-World.com/nz Posted 14 Jan 15:51 NZDT Race Yachts New Builds & Brokerage Race Yachts New Builds & Brokerage Including a rare opportunity to step into a fully optimised J/99 Ever thought about, or dreamt of, racing the Rolex Sydney Hobart? Or taking on the ultimate challenge of double-handed offshore sailing? by Jason Rowed, Race Yachts Posted 14 Jan 09:00 NZDT 2026 RORC Transatlantic Race day 3 2026 RORC Transatlantic Race day 3 Full throttle westbound: The Atlantic opens up Three days into the 2026 RORC Transatlantic Race, the fleet has committed fully to the classic southern escape from the Canary Islands, with every boat choosing to dive south along the African coast before turning west toward Antigua. by Louay Habib / RORC Posted 14 Jan 04:36 NZDT Top 6 Sailors of 2025 - The Data Is In Top 6 Sailors of 2025 - The Data Is In Every year competitive sailing becomes more data-driven Every year competitive sailing becomes more data-driven - and 2025 was no exception. by Cyclops Marine Posted 13 Jan 22:36 NZDT SailGP: Team lists announced for Freo SailGP: Team lists announced for Freo More than 23 crew changes for the start of Season 6, plus a new team SailGP have published the crew lists for Oracle Perth Sail Grand Prix, the opening event of Season 6, which will be contested this weekend in Fremantle. The list is the first to be published since the close of the Transfer Window in early January. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World NZ Posted 13 Jan 16:24 NZDT Vaikobi's New Impact Caps! Vaikobi's New Impact Caps! You asked for a stylish, lightweight solution to head protection across foil, wind and surf You asked Vaikobi for a stylish, lightweight solution to head protection across foil, wind and surf. Introducing the new Impact-Tested range of bump hats... ready to make an impact on your confidence and safety, not your head! by Vaikobi Ocean Performance Posted 13 Jan 15:00 NZDT Elliott 5.9 Southern Circuit resumes this weekend Elliott 5.9 Southern Circuit resumes this weekend The Nautilus Braids Elliott 5.9 Southern Circuit continues this weekend in Nelson. The Nautilus Braids Elliott 5.9 Southern Circuit continues this weekend, with the fleet descending on the sunshine capital to be hosted by the Tasman Bay Cruising Club as part of the prestigious Nelson Regatta Week, 17 - 18 January. by Gareth Howard - Elliott 5.9 Association Posted 13 Jan 11:02 NZDT SailGP extends partnership with Doyle Sails SailGP extends partnership with Doyle Sails SailGP has announced an extension to its partnership with Doyle Sails through to 2030. SailGP has announced an extension to its partnership with Doyle Sails through to 2030. A partner of the Rolex SailGP Championship since its inception, the industry leading sailmaker has powered SailGP's F50 catamarans since its inaugural season in 2019. by SailGP Posted 13 Jan 10:27 NZDT Swim4TheOcean: Day 6: 113km in 36 hours Swim4TheOcean: Day 6: 113km in 36 hours A week since he started Jono Ridler has logged 113km and close to 36 hours swim time A week since he waded into the surf at Waikuku Beach, North Cape, Jono Ridler has logged 113km and close to 36 hours swim time in his unassisted staged swim world-record attempt. by Swim4TheOcean Posted 12 Jan 21:18 NZDT 13ft Skiff Australian Championship wrap-up 13ft Skiff Australian Championship wrap-up Heidi Bates secures a second straight title with Christian Spencer as crew Champion skipper Heidi Bates has hinted her unprecedented reign as the queen of the 13s class may be coming to an end after she secured a second straight title at the Australian Championships. by Adam Lucius Posted 12 Jan 19:50 NZDT 2025 World Match Racing Tour Final overall 2025 World Match Racing Tour Final overall Ian Williams makes history by winning a record-breaking ninth title Ian Williams (GBR) and his Pindar by Manuport Logistics team of Gerard Mitchell, Richard Sydenham and Jon Gundersen made history in Shenzhen by winning a record-breaking ninth Match Racing World Championship title. by WMRT Posted 12 Jan 19:46 NZDT From one extreme to the other From one extreme to the other Let's go inshore, and how, with the 16-foot skiffs. Great action, and superb sailing. We'd been in supermaxi, mini maxi, double hander and serious weather mode for what seemed like some time. Then, as is the case at this time of year, there are a plethora of Australian Championships that get run, especially for OTB classes. by John Curnow, Sail-World.com AUS Editor Posted 12 Jan 10:15 NZDT Flawless 2026 RORC Transatlantic Race start Flawless 2026 RORC Transatlantic Race start Framed by the dramatic coastline of Lanzarote and a palpable sense of anticipation The 12th edition of the RORC Transatlantic Race began in commanding fashion off Marina Lanzarote, as the fleet raced into the Atlantic in flawless conditions. by Louay Habib / RORC Posted 12 Jan 10:11 NZDT Etchells Australasian Summer Championship overall Etchells Australasian Summer Championship overall Peter "Billy" Merrington, Ian McKillop and Tom Fountain win at Geelong Peter "Billy" Merrington, Ian McKillop and Tom Fountain have won the TLC Healthcare Etchells Australasian Summer Championship, the first part of the Festival of Sails 2026. by Nicole Douglass Posted 12 Jan 09:57 NZDT Glimpse Inside Grand Prix Sailing's Biggest Wins Glimpse Inside Grand Prix Sailing's Biggest Wins Read the story behind North Sails' standout victories In 2025, the world's top racing programs didn't just win, they redefined what success looks like. Behind the scenes, North Sails partnered with teams to deliver strategy, expertise, and relentless support, helping them reach their version of the podium. by North Sails Posted 12 Jan 03:30 NZDT Announcing the 2026 49erFX Open Series Announcing the 2026 49erFX Open Series The series will kick off in Valencia, Spain The 2026 49erFX Open Series is set to return with an exciting European circuit, offering a full season of high-quality racing, great venues, and a welcoming environment for teams entering or developing in the 49er class. by 49erFX Class Posted 11 Jan 23:40 NZDT New Cape Horn record for Sodebo Ultim 3 New Cape Horn record for Sodebo Ultim 3 Will their lead over IDEC Sport be enough? Thomas Coville and the crew of Sodebo Ultim 3 have rounded Cape Horn, the last of the great Capes in their circumnavigation, in a record time of 26 days, 4 hours, 46 minutes and 25 seconds. by Mark Jardine Posted 11 Jan 23:27 NZDT GC Sails 18ft Skiff Team GC Sails 18ft Skiff Team A new Queensland team on the move A good quality three-boat team from Queensland will represent the Brisbane 18ft Sailing Club when the fleet lines up on Sydney Harbour from Saturday, 17 January at the 2025-26 Australian 18ft skiff Championship. by Frank Quealey Posted 11 Jan 20:22 NZDT Australian 16ft & 13ft Skiff Championships overall Australian 16ft & 13ft Skiff Championships overall A completely different test for the fleet on the dramatic final day The ninth and final race of the 2026 Skelcon 16 and 13 Ft Skiff Championship delivered a completely different test to the fleet, with conditions a sharp contrast to the previous day. by Belmont 16s Sailing Club Posted 11 Jan 20:09 NZDT Newcomer Raven favourite for IMA Trophy Newcomer Raven favourite for IMA Trophy The favourite is certainly the most ground-breaking in the RORC Transatlantic Race Leading away from Lanzarote after Sunday's 1230 start of the RORC Transatlantic Race will be the maxi monohulls, jockeying for monohull line honours into the race's new destination of Antigua. by International Maxi Association Posted 11 Jan 20:04 NZDT