Auckland Boat Show: NZ Boatbuilding to the fore Auckland Boat Show: NZ Boatbuilding to the fore New Zealand boatbuilding innovation will headline a strong line-up of new boats and technology New Zealand boatbuilding innovation will headline a strong line-up of new launches, technology releases and international premieres at the Auckland Boat Show, 5–8 March 2026 by Zoe Hawkins Posted 26 Feb 00:05 NZDT Auckland Wooden Boat Festival: Free sessions Auckland Wooden Boat Festival: Free sessions Expert talks and film screenings will be offered at the New Zealand Maritime Museum As part of the Auckland Wooden Boat Festival, expert talks and film screenings will be offered at the New Zealand Maritime Museum will offer free sessions on boat design and restoration, voyaging traditions, maritime archaeology and ocean adventure. by Zoe Hawkins Posted 25 Feb 23:47 NZDT Doyle Sails Round North Island Two Handed Race Doyle Sails Round North Island Two Handed Race Twenty six yachts are currently entered for the 2026 edition of the Doyle Sails RNI Race The 2026 Doyle Sails Round North Island Two Handed Race will be held from 28 February to 15 March 2026. Twenty six yachts are currently entered for the 2026 edition, reflecting the range of designs active in New Zealand double handed offshore sailing. by Chris Woodhams Posted 25 Feb 23:32 NZDT Live Ocean: Jono Ridler - passes 800km mark Live Ocean: Jono Ridler - passes 800km mark Jono Ridler has pushed past 800 kilometres in his Swim4TheOcean mission Jono Ridler has pushed past 800 kilometres in his Swim4TheOcean mission from Cape to Capital, with less than 600 kilometres projected remaining before he reaches Wellington. by Jodie Bakewell-White - Live Ocean Racing Posted 25 Feb 23:07 NZDT SKUD 18 International Match Race concludes SKUD 18 International Match Race concludes The Sailability Auckland regatta marked a significant milestone Sailability Auckland, in partnership with the Ponsonby Cruising Club and Burnsco, proudly announces the successful conclusion of the Burnsco 2026 SKUD 18 International Match Race Challenge. by Sailability Auckland Posted 25 Feb 22:14 NZDT SailGP: Nathan Outteridge looks ahead to Sydney SailGP: Nathan Outteridge looks ahead to Sydney Nathan Outteridge on how the Emirates Team NZ "Works Team" is shaking down Updated: After a year out of the sport, and cruising from Europe to New Zealand, Nathan Outteridge is having to come up to speed quickly with a new SailGP team, and getting the Emirates Team New Zealand America's Cup sailing program underway. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World.com Posted 25 Feb 21:37 NZDT SailGP releases Black Foils collision report SailGP releases Black Foils collision report Combination of speed, gust conditions and foil ventilation blamed for collision SailGP has released initial findings from its technical review into the high-speed collision between the Black Foils New Zealand SailGP Team and DS Automobiles SailGP Team France during the ITM New Zealand Sail Grand Prix in Auckland. by SailGP Posted 25 Feb 00:36 NZDT Optiorange 2026 in Valencia Preview Optiorange 2026 in Valencia Preview 412 sailors from 30 countries have gathered for the event The Optiorange 2026 begins a new adventure. In its eighth edition, the Real Club Náutico de Valencia has managed to bring together 412 sailors from 30 countries. by Pep Portas Posted 26 Feb 05:09 NZDT 2026 Finn World Masters in Brisbane Day 3 2026 Finn World Masters in Brisbane Day 3 Casey still leads after tricky third day After two more races on Wednesday, Brendan Casey, from Australia, still leads the Porsche Centre Brisbane 2026 Finn World Masters at the Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron, in Brisbane, Australia. by Robert Deaves Posted 26 Feb 03:01 NZDT 2026 RORC Caribbean 600 Monohull Line Honours 2026 RORC Caribbean 600 Monohull Line Honours Black Jack 100 takes Line Honours in an elapsed time of 01 Day 20 Hrs 31 Mins and 36 Secs. Remon Vos' RP100 Black Jack 100, skippered by Tristan Le Brun, has taken Monohull Line Honours in the 2026 RORC Caribbean 600 in an elapsed time of 01 Day 20 Hrs 31 Mins and 36 Secs. by Louay Habib / RORC Posted 26 Feb 02:35 NZDT Pom Green: Born into Boatbuilding Pom Green: Born into Boatbuilding The Switch revolution, and the ethos behind Element 6 Evolution Pom Green has a family heritage in boatbuilding, growing up in the heyday of Green Marine, and has gone on to establish Element Six Evolution. While he has learned from legendary designers such as Doug Peterson, he has gone on to define his own legacy. by Mark Jardine Posted 26 Feb 01:00 NZDT DN World and European Championships 2026 DN World and European Championships 2026 Event was relocated from Poland to Sweden and back again due to ice conditions The DN World and European Championships this year became a remarkable story of endurance, professionalism, and organisational resilience. A total of 120 pilots from 15 countries gathered to compete for the most prestigious titles in ice sailing. by Darius Gerasimavicius Posted 26 Feb 00:45 NZDT What 5.5 Tonnes of Forestay Load Does to an Oyster What 5.5 Tonnes of Forestay Load Does to an Oyster Balancing power and safety with Cyclops Marine Oyster 885GT 'Babiana' dominated the Oyster Palma Regatta this year, with bullets in all but the final race. With Ian Howarth onboard as tactician, and the boat purring in all conditions, it gave us a golden opportunity to take a closer look at the loads. by Cyclops Marine Posted 25 Feb 23:30 NZDT 102nd Sanders Memorial Cup 2026 and Kingham Trophy 102nd Sanders Memorial Cup 2026 and Kingham Trophy Hosted by the Sandspit Yacht Club Centreboard Division at Algies Bay, Auckland Our 2026 Interprovincial Championships for Javelins was hosted by the Sandspit Yacht Club Centreboard Division at Algies Bay, Auckland over the weekend. by David Brown Posted 25 Feb 22:34 NZDT 2026 RORC Caribbean 600 Multihull Line Honours 2026 RORC Caribbean 600 Multihull Line Honours Jason Carroll's MOD70 Argo finishes in 1 day, 12 hours, 1 minute, 46 seconds Jason Carroll's MOD70 Argo (USA) has taken Multihull Line Honours in the 2026 RORC Caribbean 600 in an elapsed time of 01 Day 12 Hrs 01 Min and 46 Secs. by Louay Habib / RORC Posted 25 Feb 19:03 NZDT Vaikobi Bump Hats - Shield your head in style! Vaikobi Bump Hats - Shield your head in style! Lightweight protective bump cap with draw cord The reviews are in... foilers, surfers and sailors are loving our range of bump hats and caps. by Vaikobi Posted 25 Feb 11:30 NZDT Quiet Achiever Quiet Achiever 100 days in. Best part of 5000nm to go. Maybe one more month or so at sea. Record awaits you. Just slugging it out. Bit over one hundred days have passed now. Under 5000nm still to run. Something like 30 to 45 days left to get back to the Iron Pot near Hobart. The living embodiment of, 'In order to finish first, first you have to finish!' by John Curnow, Sail-World.com AUS Editor Posted 25 Feb 10:00 NZDT Caribbean 600, MGR, Bacardi Winter Series Caribbean 600, MGR, Bacardi Winter Series Trade-winds racing at the Caribbean 600 and Mini Globe Race, Miami buoy racing As the world adjusts its gaze from the Winter Olympics to non-quadrennial sports, and as the Northeast weathers yet more snowfall while many ski areas out West endure their worst season in years, the sailing world enjoys a world-class event. by David Schmidt Posted 25 Feb 05:00 NZDT 2026 RORC Caribbean 600 Day 2 2026 RORC Caribbean 600 Day 2 Duels in the Trades Dawn in Antigua on Day Two of the 2026 RORC Caribbean 600 reveals a race beginning to take shape, but far from settled. Through the northern islands, the fleet has split into high-speed duels, tactical compression zones and emerging class battles. by Louay Habib / RORC Posted 25 Feb 04:55 NZDT 2026 Finn World Masters in Brisbane Day 2 2026 Finn World Masters in Brisbane Day 2 Marko Kolic wins only race on second day Marko Kolic, from Italy, won the only race possible on the second day of the Porsche Centre Brisbane 2026 Finn World Masters at the Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron, in Brisbane, Australia. by Robert Deaves Posted 25 Feb 01:20 NZDT Applications open for 2026 Youth Emerging Nations Applications open for 2026 Youth Emerging Nations Member National Authorities are encouraged to apply on behalf of their most promising athletes. World Sailing is pleased to announce that applications are now open for the 2026 World Sailing Youth Emerging Nations Programme (ENP). by World Sailing Posted 25 Feb 00:31 NZDT Ice and Snow Sailing Worlds in Sweden overall Ice and Snow Sailing Worlds in Sweden overall Champions Forged on Ice What began as a daring four month "mission impossible" ended in roaring crowds, record breaking speeds, and a final day of racing so spectacular it felt scripted. by Marina Psychogyiou Posted 24 Feb 22:47 NZDT School mates become rival skippers at the JJs School mates become rival skippers at the JJs Talented teenagers Ben Crafoord and Jacob Marks are set for the JJ Giltinan 18ft Skiff Worlds When the 26-boat fleet lines up on Sydney Harbour to contest the JJ Giltinan 18ft Skiff Worlds on Sydney Harbour from March 7-15, two of the teams battling for victory will be skippered by talented teenagers Ben Crafoord and Jacob Marks. by Frank Quealey Posted 24 Feb 22:01 NZDT RSYS celebrates 25th Anniversary Hardy Cup RSYS celebrates 25th Anniversary Hardy Cup World class youth match racing on Sydney Harbour The Royal Sydney Yacht Squadron proudly hosted the 25th Anniversary Hardy Cup International Youth Match Racing Regatta (U23) last week, welcoming elite youth teams from across Australia, New Zealand and the United States of America. by Royal Sydney Yacht Squadron Posted 24 Feb 21:41 NZDT First up on 2026 circuit: Trofeo Princesa Sofia First up on 2026 circuit: Trofeo Princesa Sofia Palma will once again follow its annual tradition of becoming global focal point for Olympic sailing As the first event of the season for the ten Olympic sailing disciplines, the 55th Trofeo Princesa Sofía Mallorca by FERGUS Hotels will test several changes proposed by World Sailing designed to deliver closer and more exciting finals at Los Angeles 2028. by 49er & Nacra 17 Sailing Posted 24 Feb 19:48 NZDT Skippers announced for 2026 LBYC Ficker Cup Skippers announced for 2026 LBYC Ficker Cup The full lineup of eight skippers for the Long Beach Yacht Club revealed The Long Beach Yacht Club announced the full lineup of eight skippers for its 2026 Ficker Cup match racing regatta, to be held April 24 - 26, 2026. by World Match Racing Tour Posted 24 Feb 19:24 NZDT Trans-Tasman Yacht Race postponement Trans-Tasman Yacht Race postponement Following the withdrawal over the last four weeks of nine of the 11 entries for various reasons The CYCA has today announced the postponement of the upcoming Trans-Tasman Yacht Race. by CYCA Posted 24 Feb 18:48 NZDT RORC Caribbean 600: Fierce duels and flying starts RORC Caribbean 600: Fierce duels and flying starts Racing under way in spectacular style in Antigua from Fort Charlotte The 2026 RORC Caribbean 600 got under way in spectacular style in Antigua from Fort Charlotte, high above the iconic Pillars of Hercules. by Louay Habib / RORC Posted 24 Feb 16:36 NZDT Micky Beckett on the appeal of the Switch Micky Beckett on the appeal of the Switch ILCA Olympian chooses the foiler when he's not campaigning his ILCA Mark Jardine chatted with ILCA Olympian Micky Beckett at the RYA Dinghy & Watersports Show 2026 about why he sails the Switch One Design foiling dinghy when he's not campaigning for the LA 2028 Olympics. by Mark Jardine Posted 24 Feb 07:00 NZDT 2026 Finn World Masters in Brisbane Day 1 2026 Finn World Masters in Brisbane Day 1 Brendan Casey sets the pace on the opening day Brendan Casey is the early leader at the Porsche Centre Brisbane 2026 Finn World Masters at the Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron, in Brisbane, Australia, after two race wins on the opening day, Monday. by Robert Deaves Posted 24 Feb 04:04 NZDT Maxi yacht showdown set for RORC Caribbean 600 Maxi yacht showdown set for RORC Caribbean 600 The monohull line honours fight will be between the Black Jack 100 and Leopard 3. Following the IMA maxi racing at the RORC Nelson's Cup and Antigua 360 last week, so competition continues today with the start of the 'main event' - the Caribbean 600, the 17th edition of the Royal Ocean Racing Club's offshore race. by International Maxi Association Posted 24 Feb 03:50 NZDT Allen fittings on Concours d'Elegance winner Midas Allen fittings on Concours d'Elegance winner Midas Ben Harden gives us a tour of the hardware at the RYA Dinghy & Watersports Show Mark Jardine chats with Allen's Ben Harden about the blocks and fittings on Midas, the stunning Hadron H2 which won the Concours d'Elegance at the 2026 Dinghy Show, including XHL blocks, dogbones, deck bushes, a ratchet block, and custom rudder stock. by Mark Jardine Posted 24 Feb 01:00 NZDT Video preview of the 2026 RORC Caribbean 600 Video preview of the 2026 RORC Caribbean 600 A spectacular international fleet of 56 boats will line up for the start The 17th edition of the RORC Caribbean 600 blazes into action from English Harbour, Antigua on Monday 23 February 2026, when a spectacular international fleet of 56 boats will line up for the start. by RORC Posted 23 Feb 22:18 NZDT Best kitesurfers kick off GKA Kite-Surf season Best kitesurfers kick off GKA Kite-Surf season A dramatic start in Cape Verde's Sal Island Cape Verde delivered a dramatic start to the 2026 GKA World Tour, as strategic riding and mental resilience proved decisive in tricky conditions. by Gemma Hamaini Posted 23 Feb 22:01 NZDT Wing Foiling Nats land at Worser Bay Wing Foiling Nats land at Worser Bay Boards will fly. Nerves will fray. Wellington will do what Wellington does at the Wing Foiling Nats Boards will fly. Nerves will fray. Wellington will do what Wellington does. The 2026 Wing Foiling Nationals are landing at Worser Bay Boating Club — and it's going to be fast. by Mel Parkin Posted 23 Feb 18:15 NZDT Moana Auckland: Free Shoreline Social weekend Moana Auckland: Free Shoreline Social weekend Moana Auckland, New Zealand's Ocean Festival returns at the end of February Moana Auckland, New Zealand's Ocean Festival returns at the end of February opening with Moana Auckland Shoreline Social, a free, relaxed waterfront weekend bringing fresh seafood, live music and hands-on experiences. by Tataki Auckland Unlimited/aucklandnz.com Posted 23 Feb 15:17 NZDT Auckland Boat Show: Women in marine event Auckland Boat Show: Women in marine event New initiative aimed at strengthening diversity and connection across the marine sector The 25th Auckland Boat Show will open with a new initiative aimed at strengthening diversity and connection across the marine sector — the inaugural Women in Marine event. by Zoe Hawkins Posted 23 Feb 14:53 NZDT PIC Harbour Classic: Entries open PIC Harbour Classic: Entries open From a tiny fleet in year one… to 55 boats in year two… to over 80 last year ... and more in 2026 Entries are now open for the 2026 PIC Harbour Classic, Auckland's inclusive, social, and spectacular sailing event. With just five weeks until the weekend of 20-22 March by Fran Holland NZ Multihull Yacht Club Posted 23 Feb 14:06 NZDT Napier tops RS Feva SailGP Inspire Regatta Napier tops RS Feva SailGP Inspire Regatta A strong fleet of 37 boats competed in the RS Feva XL class across nine races The RS Feva SailGP Inspire Regatta 2026 was held at Royal Akarana Yacht Club in Auckland from February 12–15, running alongside the SailGP weekend. by Royal Akarana YC Posted 23 Feb 13:00 NZDT Conrad Colman at Auckland Boat Show Conrad Colman at Auckland Boat Show World-renowned offshore sailor Conrad Colman at Auckland Boat Show One year out from the 2027 Auckland stopover of the Ocean Race, the 25th Auckland Boat Show will welcome world-renowned offshore sailor Conrad Colman and the Aotearoa Ocean Racing team to the event. by Zoe Hawkins Posted 23 Feb 11:56 NZDT The 56th Finn World Masters opens in Brisbane The 56th Finn World Masters opens in Brisbane A series of eight races is scheduled The Porsche Centre Brisbane 2026 Finn World Masters was opened Sunday evening at the Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron, in Brisbane, Australia. Just over 100 sailors from 18 nations are entered for the event. by Robert Deaves Posted 23 Feb 06:23 NZDT Sevenstar Welcome Party Sevenstar Welcome Party Caribbean vibes before the RORC Caribbean 600 After a briefing for skippers taking part in the RORC Caribbean 600, it was time to enjoy the Sevenstar Welcome Party on the lawn at Antigua Yacht Club. by RORC Posted 23 Feb 05:08 NZDT Tim Tavinor inducted to Finn Class Hall of Fame Tim Tavinor inducted to Finn Class Hall of Fame During the opening ceremony of the Porsche Centre Brisbane Finn World Masters During the opening ceremony of the Porsche Centre Brisbane 2026 Finn World Masters, Tim Tavinor became the second inductee into the Finn Class Hall of Fame inside of a week. Rafa Trujillo joined the Finn Class Hall of Fame last week. by Robert Deaves Posted 22 Feb 23:46 NZDT Cape Horn Hall of Fame nominations close April 30 Cape Horn Hall of Fame nominations close April 30 That's time enough to include the winner of the Globe 40 News of a new Jules Verne Challenge record circumnavigation via Cape Horn set by French the team aboard Sodebo Ultim 3 skippered by Thomas Coville on January 25 provides a timely reminder for sailing enthusiasts to nominate their favourite Cape Horner. by Barry Pickthall for IACH Posted 22 Feb 22:47 NZDT 18ft Skiff Club Championship & Season Point Score 18ft Skiff Club Championship & Season Point Score Yandoo and Sixt formalise their victories as the two series end The Yandoo team of John Winning Jr, Fang Warren and Lewis Brake formalised their victory in the Australian 18 Footers League's Club Championship for 2025-26 season with another masterly display in Race 14 (the final race). by Frank Quealey Posted 22 Feb 21:50 NZDT Palm Beach XI takes flight Palm Beach XI takes flight Successfully validating her radical new C-foil configuration Palm Beach XI successfully validated her radical new C-foil configuration, reaching 29 knots of boat speed in a beautiful 22-knot nor'easter on the iconic Sydney Harbour. by Palm Beach Motor Yachts Posted 22 Feb 18:59 NZDT 55th Trofeo Princesa Sofía Mallorca in mixed mode 55th Trofeo Princesa Sofía Mallorca in mixed mode Los Angeles 2028 will be the second Olympic Games with two events for mixed crews As the first regatta of the season to muster all ten disciplines of the current Olympic cycle, the 55th Trofeo Princesa Sofía Mallorca by FERGUS Hotels welcomes mixed crews aspiring to glory in Los Angeles 2028 in the 470 Mixed and Nacra 17 categories. by Trofeo S.A.R. Princesa Sofía Posted 22 Feb 08:15 NZDT Le Mare has the Midas touch Le Mare has the Midas touch To win the Concours d'Elegance at the RYA Dinghy & Watersports Show The Concours d'Elegance at the RYA Dinghy & Watersports Show 2026 has been won by Richard Le Mare's Hadron H2 'Midas'. by Mark Jardine Posted 22 Feb 06:46 NZDT