Luxury race boat hits the market Luxury race boat hits the market Kuujjuaq can be raced fully crewed, or shorthanded, or quickly converted for luxury cruising. Auckland boutique brokerage McD Yachts is offering a high-performance 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 10 Jul 23:47 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 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, 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 Kiwi World champs lead 49er Euros Kiwi World champs lead 49er Euros world champions Seb Menzies and George Lee Rush have surged to the top of the 49er Europeans Reigning world champions Seb Menzies and George Lee Rush have surged to the top of the 49er European Championship standings as New Zealand claimed two of the top three places after four days of racing in Eckernförde, Germany. by Eduan Roos/Yachting Posted 11 Jul 12:54 NZST International Moth UK Nationals Day 2 International Moth UK Nationals Day 2 Four fantastic races for the fleet on Friday in a fourteen knot breeze After basking in the sunshine and bimbling on the boats while looking out on a millpond Portland Harbour on Thursday, the wind filled in as predicted on Friday to provide four fantastic races for the fleet in a 14 knot breeze from the South East. by Mark Jardine Posted 11 Jul 10:24 NZST 2026 505 Worlds at Hayling Island Day 4 2026 505 Worlds at Hayling Island Day 4 Consistency brings the biggest reward After yesterday's lay day, the wind decided to set some different tests for the 90 boats contesting the 505 World Championships at Hayling Island Sailing Club. by Chris Thorne Posted 11 Jul 09:58 NZST Gran Canaria GLORIA World Cup day 5 Gran Canaria GLORIA World Cup day 5 Köster and Ruano reign at home In front of a home crowd at the world's most famous wave sailing arena, Gran Canaria's own Philip Köster and Daida Ruano Moreno claimed victory at the Gran Canaria GLORIA Windsurf World Cup, delivering a fairytale double for the island that built them. by International Windsurfing Tour Posted 11 Jul 08:32 NZST 6th AEGEAN 600 day 6: All in (nearly) 6th AEGEAN 600 day 6: All in (nearly) They are expected to finish later tonight or in the early hours of tomorrow Last night and early this morning all but two remaining teams have finished the 6th edition of the AEGEAN 600, organized by the Hellenic Offshore Racing Club (HORC) and Olympic Marine. by Hellenic Offshore Racing Club Posted 11 Jul 06:50 NZST 2026 iQFOiL Youth & Junior Worlds overall 2026 iQFOiL Youth & Junior Worlds overall Saoncella, Stopchenko, Schleicher and Kabasakal claim the 2026 world titles The 2026 iQFOiL Youth & Junior World Championships came to a thrilling conclusion today at Club de Vela La Ballena Alegre, where a week of world-class competition ended with spectacular Medal Series in all four categories. by iQFOiL Class Association Posted 11 Jul 06:32 NZST 49er, 49erFX & Nacra 17 Europeans Day 4 49er, 49erFX & Nacra 17 Europeans Day 4 Kiwis fly in the light stuff as the elimination battles heat up Day 4 brought the start of the elimination series for the 49er fleet — and another tricky, patchy forecast that turned racing into a game of chess. With the breeze light and unstable, today was all about finding the pressure. by 49er and Nacra 17 Sailing Posted 11 Jul 06:05 NZST 2026 29er World Championship Kiel overall 2026 29er World Championship Kiel overall France takes the title after a dramatic final day It was a day full of suspense, especially when it came to deciding the 2026 World Champions. A fierce battle unfolded between Argentina, Sweden, and France, keeping everyone on edge until the very last moment. by International 29er Class Posted 11 Jul 02:05 NZST 29er Worlds: NZ named top 29er Nation 29er Worlds: NZ named top 29er Nation NZ has new U-19 womens world champion crew and is crowned world's top 29er nation at Kiel New Zealand has produced a new U-19 womens world champion crew and been crowned the world's top 29er nation after a landmark performance at the 29er World Championships in Kiel, Germany, on Friday. by Eduan Roos/Yachting Posted 11 Jul 01:14 NZST Uber ORC B brings together Champions Uber ORC B brings together Champions One of the most open title battles of the 44 Copa del Rey Mapfre The Uber ORC B class will gather in the Bay of Palma the reigning ORC World Champion together with the winners of the Conde de Godó Trophy, Sandberg PalmaVela and the SM La Reina Trophy, in the 44 Copa del Rey Mapfre. by Copa del Rey MAPFRE Posted 11 Jul 00:36 NZST Yacht Racing Forum 2026 keynote speakers Yacht Racing Forum 2026 keynote speakers Sam Watson, CEO of North Technology Group, and Marzio Perrelli, CEO of The America's Cup announced The Yacht Racing Forum is delighted to announce that Sam Watson, CEO of North Technology Group, and Marzio Perrelli, CEO of The America's Cup, will deliver the opening keynote addresses at the 2026 Yacht Racing Forum. by Yacht Racing Forum Posted 11 Jul 00:34 NZST Valerian Lebrun leads Finn Class WTF Grand Slam Valerian Lebrun leads Finn Class WTF Grand Slam 206 sailors have so far taken part in at least one event France's Valerian Lebrun is the half time leader in the inaugural World Tour for Finns Grand Slam Series after the first four legs have been completed. by Robert Deaves Posted 11 Jul 00:01 NZST Cork Week 2026 Day 4 Cork Week 2026 Day 4 Momentum Builds on the Penultimate Day For Race Day Four on Thursday 9 July, Cork Week returned to a varied programme after Wednesday's Harbour Race. by Louay Habib Posted 10 Jul 20:00 NZST 2026 iQFOiL Youth & Junior Worlds Day 5 2026 iQFOiL Youth & Junior Worlds Day 5 Medal Series participats officially decided The 2026 World Championships reached a decisive milestone on Thursday at Club de Vela La Ballena Alegre, as the Opening Series came to an end and the athletes who will battle for the world titles in Friday's Medal Series were officially decided. by iQFOiL Class Association Posted 10 Jul 19:48 NZST Keen rivalries set for 59th Governor's Cup Keen rivalries set for 59th Governor's Cup Including Youth Match Racing world champ and runner-up The Governor's Cup International Youth Match Racing Championship is always competitive. However, this year there will be a number of matches that will be intriguing to watch and especially important to the competitors involved. by Emily O'Connell Posted 10 Jul 18:03 NZST 6th AEGEAN 600 day 5 6th AEGEAN 600 day 5 HORC and Olympic Marine will still have another 22 teams to finish After a fitful 24 hours of frustrating fluky wind, the Meltemi has come back (mostly) for another 16 teams to finish by sunset today at the AEGEAN 600. by Hellenic Offshore Racing Club Posted 10 Jul 08:46 NZST 49er, 49erFX & Nacra 17 Europeans Day 3 49er, 49erFX & Nacra 17 Europeans Day 3 Light, shifty and technical - the Baltic changes the game As predicted, Day 3 brought a very different Eckernförde. The big breeze of the opening days gave way to much lighter, shifty conditions that turned the racing technical and demanding — a day for patience, lane management and reading the water. by 49er and Nacra 17 Sailing Posted 10 Jul 07:54 NZST 2026 Finn European Masters preview 2026 Finn European Masters preview Heading to Mar Menor this October Five years after the hugely successful 2021 Finn World Masters, the Finn fleet will return to the Mar Menor, in Murcia, Spain, this October for the 2026 Finn European Masters. by Robert Deaves Posted 10 Jul 07:26 NZST New recruits & cool graphics at Moth UK Nationals New recruits & cool graphics at Moth UK Nationals Sunshine, portents and Lightning McQueen designs There are several newcomers this year and finding out their route into the foiling Moth class is fascinating. Amongst them is Grant Blake from Oxford Sailing Club, who has bought a second-hand Exocet and added some great looking graphics to the boat. by Mark Jardine Posted 10 Jul 03:56 NZST