Australian Maxi Championship day 2 Australian Maxi Championship day 2 URM Group cleans up in a fresh southerly change on Sydney Harbour Day Two of the 2025 Australian Maxi Championship got under way today, with Sydney's extreme heat giving way to a fresh southerly change that set the stage for fast, tactical racing. by CYCA Media Posted 7 Dec 21:27 NZDT Australian Maxi Championship Opening Race Australian Maxi Championship Opening Race Master Lock Comanche opens strongly The 2025 Australian Maxi Championship is officially under way, following a powerful start overnight with the Cabbage Tree Island Race, the opening act of the championship. by CYCA Media Posted 6 Dec 21:05 NZDT 18ft Skiff NSW Championship Races 3 and 4 18ft Skiff NSW Championship Races 3 and 4 A double race victory to the Yandoo team A double race victory to the Yandoo team of John 'Herman' Winning, Fang Warren and Lewis Brake, on Sydney Harbour today, sees the team grab a narrow lead at the half way point in the eight-race NSW 18ft Skiff Championship. by Frank Quealey Posted 7 Dec 21:45 NZDT World Sailing Inclusion Championships day 3 World Sailing Inclusion Championships day 3 Competition intensifies at Mussanah, Oman The third day of the 2025 World Sailing Inclusion Championships concluded in the Sultanate of Oman with the leaders strengthening their grip on the top spots. by World Sailing Posted 7 Dec 20:21 NZDT The evolution of Palm Beach XI The evolution of Palm Beach XI And the technology that defines Palm Beach Motor Yachts Palm Beach XI's transformation is accelerating, and every step reflects the ocean-racing mastery that sits at the heart of our brand. by Palm Beach Motor Yachts Posted 7 Dec 18:59 NZDT The extraordinary Gitana 18 Ultim trimaran The extraordinary Gitana 18 Ultim trimaran Timelapse video of the construction and a look at the main design differences Over the past two years at CDK Technologies on the West coast of France, the most advanced offshore sailing yacht ever built has been taking shape. by Mark Jardine Posted 7 Dec 03:16 NZDT World Sailing Inclusion Championships day 2 World Sailing Inclusion Championships day 2 Intense competition on Friday at Mussanah, Oman The second day of the inaugural World Sailing Inclusion Championships 2025, hosted by the Sultanate of Oman and organised by Oman Sail, continued on Friday with intense competition and participation from around the world. by World Sailing Posted 7 Dec 01:08 NZDT 44Cup 2026 will visit new venues in Spain & Italy 44Cup 2026 will visit new venues in Spain & Italy The 2026 series will comprise five events across Europe and Scandinavia Following the successful conclusion of their 2025 championship in Marina Jandía in Fuerteventura, the RC44 teams are now looking forward to the new 44Cup season. by 44Cup Posted 7 Dec 00:55 NZDT Most improved 49er team of 2025 Most improved 49er team of 2025 The first spotlight goes to Conrad Konitzer and Antonio Torrado As the 2025 season draws to a close, the class reflects on a year defined by progress, grit, and unforgettable moments. by Alexia Lahoud Posted 6 Dec 23:58 NZDT November 2025 FINNFARE November 2025 FINNFARE Passion, experience and Finn spirit The November 2025 edition of FINNFARE has been published and is currently being shipped to Finn sailors worldwide. The cover features the new world champion Deniss Karpak, along with the Masters champion, for the second time, Pieter-Jan Postma. by Robert Deaves Posted 6 Dec 22:17 NZDT WA welcome ahead for Australians racing back home WA welcome ahead for Australians racing back home The fleet of ten Clipper Race yachts are currently battling it after a 4,800nm race from Cape Town From this weekend, the Clipper Race fleet will be heading into Fremantle, WA - with 15 Aussie nationals amongst its crew, including a doctor from Perth and firefighter from Victoria. by Clipper Race Posted 6 Dec 13:44 NZDT Henri-Lloyd has it all wrapped up for Christmas Henri-Lloyd has it all wrapped up for Christmas A range of nautical inspired gifts perfect for the festive season Finding the perfect nautical-inspired gifts this Christmas is now easier than ever, thanks to Henri-Lloyd. All items are available online and in Henri-Lloyd stores and retailers. by Henri-Lloyd Posted 6 Dec 05:00 NZDT World Sailing Inclusion Championships day 1 World Sailing Inclusion Championships day 1 First races contested in Mussanah, Oman The first races were contested at the inaugural World Sailing Inclusion Championships along the shores of Mussanah, marking the start of a historic global event hosted by the Sultanate of Oman at the Mussanah Sailing School, Barceló Mussanah Resort. by World Sailing Posted 6 Dec 00:00 NZDT The Famous Project CIC Jules Verne Trophy Day 6 The Famous Project CIC Jules Verne Trophy Day 6 A long, fast tack in the trade winds We like to repeat it over and over again: to date, no 100% female crew has managed to carve its name on the Jules Verne Trophy. by Agence TB Press Posted 5 Dec 21:58 NZDT 2026 RORC Racing Programme unleashed 2026 RORC Racing Programme unleashed The season spans more than a dozen major offshore races and championship events The 2026 RORC Racing Season will deliver one of the most diverse, challenging and internationally connected offshore programmes in the sport, designed for owners and skippers looking to race across a full ten months of competition. by Louay Habib Posted 5 Dec 21:23 NZDT Sailing Grand Slam publishes 2026 Notice of Race Sailing Grand Slam publishes 2026 Notice of Race Full series of Olympic-class events after a successful pilot season in 2025 Sailing Grand Slam (SGS) announced the publication of the 2026 Notice of Race (NOR) for its full series of Olympic-class events, marking the first complete edition of the international circuit after a successful pilot season in 2025. by Sailing Grand Slam Posted 5 Dec 19:05 NZDT Globe40 Leg 3 Update Globe40 Leg 3 Update An unforgettable week in the Roaring Forties Having set off on their third leg on November 22nd from Saint Paul Bay on Reunion Island, the eight competitors in the second edition of the GLOBE40 were initially confronted with the calms of the Mascarene High. by Sirius Events Posted 5 Dec 18:32 NZDT VX One Class achieves World Sailing recognition VX One Class achieves World Sailing recognition Official International status confirmed The VX One International Class Association is proud to share that World Sailing has officially recognised the VX One as an International Class, following a vote by the World Sailing Council at its recent Annual Conference. by VX One International Class Association Posted 5 Dec 18:21 NZDT Thorpedo set to launch into Rolex Sydney Hobart Thorpedo set to launch into Rolex Sydney Hobart Ian Thorpe to join the crew of LawConnect for the 80th edition Five-time Olympic gold medallist Ian Thorpe is set to dive into unfamiliar sporting waters after it was announced today that he would join the crew of LawConnect for the 80th Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race. by RSHYR Media Posted 5 Dec 13:10 NZDT America's Cup: New US Challenger America's Cup: New US Challenger Long established Seawanhaka Corinthian Yacht Club announced as a potential US challenger Riptide Racing has announced in partnership with Seawanhaka Corinthian Yacht Club, an attempt to challenge for the 38th America's Cup in 2027., an attempt to challenge for the 38th America's Cup in 2027. by Riptide Racing Posted 5 Dec 12:56 NZDT Vaikobi Launches the Impact Protection Series Vaikobi Launches the Impact Protection Series A New Era of Lightweight Head Protection for Surf and Watersports Vaikobi has announced the launch of its groundbreaking Impact Protection Series of Headwear, a new collection of lightweight, EN 812-certified impact hats engineered to protect watersports athletes from head knocks, bumps and scratches. by Vaikobi Posted 5 Dec 10:30 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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