Top offshore sailor reflects on Pyewacket 70 Top offshore sailor reflects on Pyewacket 70 The Volvo70, Pyewacket 70 is in top shape and ready to add to her racing legacy under a new owner. "There's one thing I'll say to anybody who is looking to buy a previously owned boat - this Pyewacket 70 in perfect condition. You wouldn't know it wasn't a brand-new boat.” One of the best of the highly successful Volvo 70s is ready for a new owner. by Richard Gladwell, Sail-World.com Posted 15 Dec 01:28 NZDT Girls 420 third overall - Day 2, Youth Worlds Girls 420 third overall - Day 2, Youth Worlds Tessa Clinton and Amelia Higson are the best performed of the NZL Sailing Foundation Youth Team Tessa Clinton and Amelia Higson have started their campaign at the 2025 World Sailing Youth World Championships in the podium places, securing back-to-back fourth places in their first races of the regatta. by Yachting New Zealand Posted 17 Dec 17:24 NZDT America's Cup: A spot of recon - Video America's Cup: A spot of recon - Video Sail-World dropped in on Emirates Team NZ's AC40 session today taking place off North Head Sail-World dropped in on Emirates Team NZ's AC40 session today taking place off North Head, at the entrance to Auckland's Waitemata Harbour. by Richard Gladwell, Sail-World.com/nz Posted 17 Dec 00:56 NZDT SailGP: ETNZ's Andy Maloney goes with Sweden SailGP: ETNZ's Andy Maloney goes with Sweden Artemis SailGP has confirmed the signing of three times America's Cup winner, Andy Maloney Artemis SailGP has confirmed the signing of three times America's Cup winner, Andy Maloney as flight controller for the team's debut campaign in the 2026 Rolex SailGP Championship. by SailGP Posted 17 Dec 00:49 NZDT Youth Worlds: Kiwis have a challenging Day 1 Youth Worlds: Kiwis have a challenging Day 1 Limited qualifying races across just four of the 10 fleets on Day 1 of the 2025 Youth Worlds After long delays both ashore and on the water, organisers were able to squeeze in limited qualifying races across just four of the 10 fleets on Day 1 of the 2025 Youth Worlds in Vilamoura. by Yachting New Zealand Posted 16 Dec 17:36 NZDT New Bump Hat Range for Offshore Yacht Racers New Bump Hat Range for Offshore Yacht Racers Launched by Vaikobi ahead of the 2025 Rolex Sydney to Hobart Vaikobi, a global leader in high-performance marine apparel and safety equipment, is proud to announce the launch of its new Vaikobi Bump Hat Range, purpose-built for the demands of offshore yacht racing. by Vaikobi Posted 17 Dec 19:54 NZDT 29ers at the Youth World Sailing Worlds day 2 29ers at the Youth World Sailing Worlds day 2 Strong winds test sailors on the second day of racing in Vilamoura After a challenging start to the day due to high winds, the 29er International fleet hit the water at the Vilamoura Youth Worlds. by 29er Class Posted 17 Dec 11:23 NZDT The Famous Project CIC Jules Verne Trophy Day 17 The Famous Project CIC Jules Verne Trophy Day 17 Cape of Good Hope done! The eight sailors of The Famous Project CIC completed their journey across the vast Atlantic Ocean today, on this day Tuesday December 16th, at 17.00. by Agence TB Press Posted 17 Dec 07:48 NZDT Youth Sailing World Championships 2025 Day 2 Youth Sailing World Championships 2025 Day 2 Windsurfers open campaigns as gusts swirl in Vilamoura Windsurfers took to the Vilamoura water for the first time on a day of testing conditions at the 2025 Youth Sailing World Championships. by World Sailing Posted 17 Dec 06:19 NZDT Have your say on future of the Musto Skiff class Have your say on future of the Musto Skiff class The 2025 Class Survey has been launched The International Musto Skiff Class Association (MSCA) has today launched its 2025 Class Survey, inviting sailors worldwide to share their views and help guide the future of the class. by Natalie Hilton Posted 17 Dec 05:30 NZDT Transat Café L'or - Prizegiving time Transat Café L'or - Prizegiving time The ceremony brought back fond memories of a challenging and memorable Route du Café race. Concluding a fantastic 17th edition, the four winning duos of the TRANSAT CAFÉ L'OR Le Havre Normandie were presented with their prizes today in their respective classes, ULTIM, Ocean Fifty, IMOCA, and Class40. by Transat Café L'OR Posted 17 Dec 05:24 NZDT Debriefing the inaugural Inclusion Championships Debriefing the inaugural Inclusion Championships With luck, the IPC was paying very close attention In January 2015, the International Paralympic Committee (IPC}) made the misguided decision to drop sailing from the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Sports Program. This began a series of bad decisions that the sailing world hopes to see reversed. by David Schmidt Posted 17 Dec 05:00 NZDT Proposal for Para Sailing's Brisbane 2023 return Proposal for Para Sailing's Brisbane 2023 return The World Sailing submission outlines a transformed global landscape World Sailing has formally submitted a comprehensive proposal to the International Paralympic Committee (IPC), which seeks to secure Para Sailing's return to the Paralympic Games at Brisbane 2032. by World Sailing Posted 17 Dec 02:05 NZDT Gladwell's Line: A busy few months of sailing Gladwell's Line: A busy few months of sailing A look at recent events in sailing, what's coming up in the next few months plus our take on the Cup A look back on the events of the last couple of months in NZ, and what is coming up in the New Year, including the Sydney Hobart Race, and SailGP. Plus what we know/surmise about the America's Cup and the new AC Partnership. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World NZ Posted 17 Dec 00:07 NZDT 2027 Hong Kong Dragon Worlds entry open 2027 Hong Kong Dragon Worlds entry open The first time the event will be held in Asia The Sailing Federation of Hong Kong, China in conjunction with the RHKYC, International Dragon Association and the Hong Kong Dragon Association, are pleased to announce that the 2027 Dragon World Championship will take place from 21 to 29 November 2026. by Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club Posted 16 Dec 20:10 NZDT 29ers at the Youth World Sailing Worlds day 1 29ers at the Youth World Sailing Worlds day 1 An exciting start and tight leaderboard in Vilamoura, Portugal Exciting start and tight leaderboard in the 29er fleet at the 2025 Youth Sailing World Championships. by 29er Class Posted 16 Dec 10:54 NZDT Youth Sailing World Championships 2025 Day 1 Youth Sailing World Championships 2025 Day 1 Italy make strong start in Vilamoura Italy made a strong start to the 2025 Youth Sailing World Championships, with the reigning Nations Trophy winners leading three of the five events that were able to get on the water on the first day of competitive racing. by World Sailing Posted 16 Dec 09:12 NZDT Collinson FX: US comes off record highs Collinson FX: US comes off record highs US equity markets corrected Friday, coming off record highs, following the Fed's rate cut US equity markets corrected Friday, coming off record highs, following the Fed's decision to cut rates. by Collinson FX Posted 15 Dec 22:27 NZDT Like watching a big front build Like watching a big front build Deploying the might of the North Technology Group is not simply about rags, strings, and sticks When you able to deploy the total might of the North Technology Group, it is not simply rags, strings, and sticks that are the outcome. Equally, it is not merely the sum of the parts. It is more. Way more… Yes. It is most certainly the best of the best. by John Curnow, Sail-World.com AUS Editor Posted 15 Dec 22:00 NZDT Warren Jones International Match Race Preview Warren Jones International Match Race Preview 12 skippers have now been confirmed for the Grade 2 event Royal Freshwater Bay Yacht Club (RFBYC) is pleased to announce that 12 skippers have now been confirmed for the Grade 2 2026 Warren Jones International Match Racing Regatta for Under 25-year-olds. by Royal Freshwater Bay Yacht Club Posted 15 Dec 21:33 NZDT Behind the Scenes: Auckland Wooden Boat Festival Behind the Scenes: Auckland Wooden Boat Festival Get your expression of interest in now. A look at who is behind the scenes. How boats are selected. Get your expression of interest in now for the Auckland Wooden Boat Festival. A look at who is behind the scenes. How boats are selected for the Show. by Auckland Wooden Boat Festival Posted 15 Dec 16:40 NZDT The Famous Project CIC Jules Verne Trophy Day 15 The Famous Project CIC Jules Verne Trophy Day 15 A stubborn mainsail hook aboard the IDEC SPORT maxi trimaran A wounded IDEC SPORT maxi trimaran, mainsail blocked at the second reef. 16,800 miles (31,114 km) to go, handicapped, on the most hostile oceans on the planet. by Agence TB Press Posted 15 Dec 04:38 NZDT Youth Sailing World Championships 2025 Preview Youth Sailing World Championships 2025 Preview Racing starts Monday in Vilamoura, Portugal Practice sessions are under way in Vilamoura and the world's best young sailors are ready to take on the Youth Sailing World Championships. by World Sailing Posted 15 Dec 04:19 NZDT 18ft Skiff NSW Championship Races 5 and 6 18ft Skiff NSW Championship Races 5 and 6 Alice Burton Memorial Trophy day Another double race victory to the Yandoo team of Tom Needham, Fang Warren and Lewis Brake, on Sydney Harbour today, has put the 2025 Giltinan champions into a clear lead with only two more races to be sailed next Sunday to complete the series. by Frank Quealey Posted 14 Dec 21:24 NZDT Musto Skiffs return to Carnac for 2026 Worlds Musto Skiffs return to Carnac for 2026 Worlds Taking place between 6th and 12th June The Musto Skiff class will be returning to France for the ACO Musto Skiff World Championship over 6 – 12 June 2026. by Musto Skiff Class Association Posted 14 Dec 02:24 NZDT 29ers at the Youth World Sailing Worlds preview 29ers at the Youth World Sailing Worlds preview This year's edition brings together a highly competitive fleet The 2025 29er World Championship officially kicks off this week, with the Opening Ceremony today (13th December), and racing starting on Sunday. by 29er Class Posted 13 Dec 20:46 NZDT Dinghy and Keelboat racing beyond your budget? Dinghy and Keelboat racing beyond your budget? Don't lose the racing passion, go radio sailing Radio sailing is thriving and attracting Olympians, dinghy and keelboat international champions and even some of the most recognisable sailing stars in the world regularly participate in this exciting sport. by Nigel Barrow Posted 13 Dec 00:07 NZDT The Famous Project CIC Jules Verne Trophy Day 13 The Famous Project CIC Jules Verne Trophy Day 13 Sunday at the Cape of Good Hope? A cautious learning process. On the shoulders of giants. Sunday at the Cape of Good Hope? by Agence TB Press Posted 12 Dec 23:55 NZDT Globe40 Leg 3 Finish Globe40 Leg 3 Finish Credit Mutuel returns to victory in Sydney Bay By crossing the finish line of the 3rd leg of the GLOBE40 as winners today at 03:53:43 UTC, Ian Lipinski and Amélie Grassi have added a third victory to their record in this 2nd edition, following the prologue and the 1st leg. by Sirius Events Posted 12 Dec 21:15 NZDT America's Cup: At Home with the Ainslies America's Cup: At Home with the Ainslies Ben Ainslie: "I think the reality is I probably won't sail in Naples," Ben Ainslie, shares his thoughts on the establishment of the America's Cup Partnership and his future direction on the 'Performance People' podcast. by Richard Gladwell, Sail-World NZ Posted 12 Dec 18:24 NZDT America's Cup: Riptide's first partner announced America's Cup: Riptide's first partner announced US sailing team Riptide Racing announces first partnership for America's cup Challenge US sailing team Riptide Racing announces Pindar by Manuport Logistics partnership for Louis Vuitton 38th America's Cup challenge by Riptide Racing Posted 12 Dec 13:16 NZDT Sir Peter Blake Regatta: Over 350 sailors compete Sir Peter Blake Regatta: Over 350 sailors compete The Sir Peter Blake Regatta underlined its status as the largest youth centreboard sailing event The Sir Peter Blake Regatta once again underlined its status as the largest youth centreboard sailing regatta in the Southern Hemisphere this past weekend - and one of the most eagerly anticipated events on the New Zealand sailing calendar. by Yachting NZ Posted 12 Dec 10:44 NZDT Hannah Mills & Athena Pathway back on the water Hannah Mills & Athena Pathway back on the water Training in Barcelona as 2027 Youth & Women's America's Cup challenge begins Fresh from securing the 2025 SailGP Season Championship with Emirates GBR, one of the world's most decorated female Olympic sailors, Hannah Mills OBE, is back on the water in Barcelona to begin the next phase of her mission with Athena Pathway. by Athena Pathway Posted 11 Dec 23:20 NZDT Clipper Race fleet arrive in to Fremantle Clipper Race fleet arrive in to Fremantle A WA welcome after taking one of the world's toughest sailing challenges This week, the Clipper Race fleet arrived in to Fremantle, WA - with 15 Aussie nationals amongst its crew including a doctor from Perth and a firefighter from Victoria. by Clipper Ventures Posted 11 Dec 19:30 NZDT 2025 Sydney Hobart Classic Yacht Regatta Preview 2025 Sydney Hobart Classic Yacht Regatta Preview A record fleet of 36 classic yachts is expected for the three-day regatta The best-looking boats in Australia will be on display this weekend (12-14 December) for the 2025 Club Marine Sydney Hobart Classic Yacht Regatta, hosted by the Cruising Yacht Club of Australia (CYCA). by CYCA Posted 11 Dec 18:29 NZDT The record 2025 year in numbers for SailGP The record 2025 year in numbers for SailGP SailGP cements its position among the world's fastest-growing sport and entertainment propertie SailGP – the most exciting racing on water – has cemented its position among the world's fastest-growing sport and entertainment properties, closing its 2025 Season - here's a look back on Season 5's statistics by SailGP Media Posted 11 Dec 10:57 NZDT Will Harris talks IMOCA and offshore sailing Will Harris talks IMOCA and offshore sailing This month Shirley Robertson's Sailing Podcast hosts talented British offshore sailor Will Harris The duo get things underway with a brief reflection on Will's podium place finish in the recent 2025 Transat Café L'Or, which saw him sail to a second place finish sailed with 11th Hour Racing's Frankie Clapcich. by Shirley Robertson Posted 11 Dec 10:04 NZDT The heart of the 2026 RORC Transatlantic Race The heart of the 2026 RORC Transatlantic Race Every entry racing under IRC has the chance of winning overall Beyond the front-running contenders of the 2026 RORC Transatlantic Race lies a remarkable group of sailors for whom the 3,000-mile crossing represents something deeper than just the pursuit of corrected-time victory. by Louay Habib / RORC Posted 11 Dec 05:26 NZDT Celebrating the RORC Caribbean 600 supporters Celebrating the RORC Caribbean 600 supporters Antigua is celebrated globally as one of the finest sailing destinations The RORC Caribbean 600 owes its extraordinary energy, atmosphere and enduring success to the unwavering support of its partners and the spirit of Antigua & Barbuda - elevating the race into one of the most memorable offshore experiences in the world. by Louay Habib Posted 10 Dec 23:19 NZDT Images from Sir Peter Blake Regatta - Day 2 Images from Sir Peter Blake Regatta - Day 2 Top photographer, Jacob Fewtrell from Insight Media was on the water on Sunday to catch Day 2 Top photographer, Jacob Fewtrell from Insight Media was on the water on Sunday to catch Day 2 of the Sir Peter Blake Regatta. by Jacob Fewtrell/Insightmedia.co.nz Posted 10 Dec 21:38 NZDT Inclusion Championships set new benchmark Inclusion Championships set new benchmark World Sailing event in Oman more than lived up to its promise Four days of inspiring racing have concluded in Mussanah, Oman - and with them, a landmark moment in the evolution of global inclusive sailing. by RS Sailing Posted 10 Dec 21:00 NZDT Images from Sir Peter Blake Regatta - Day 1 Images from Sir Peter Blake Regatta - Day 1 Top photographer, Jacob Fewtrell from Insight Media was on the water on Saturday to catch Day 1 Top photographer, Jacob Fewtrell from Insight Media was on the water on Saturday to catch Day 1 of the Sir Peter Blake Regatta. by Jacob Fewtrell/Insightmedia.co.nz Posted 10 Dec 20:53 NZDT Manly 16s Club Championship Heat 6 Manly 16s Club Championship Heat 6 IMEI Barnabas Build breaks the dominance of the top three boats with a late win The Manly 16ft club championship title race is increasingly becoming a race in two, despite IMEI Barnabas Build breaking the dominance of the top three boats with a late win in heat six on Saturday. by Adam Lucius Posted 10 Dec 20:40 NZDT 18ft Skiff Academy Success 18ft Skiff Academy Success Graduates who have what it takes Sporting organisations don't always 'get it right' when they try something different to improve the competition or overall standard within their ranks, so it's good to be able to praise the Australian 18 Footers League. by Frank Quealey Posted 10 Dec 18:55 NZDT Live Ocean: 1,000nm ocean swim announced. Live Ocean: 1,000nm ocean swim announced. Jono Ridler will begin an unprecedented 1,000-mile ocean swim from North Cape to Wellington In January New Zealander Jono Ridler will begin an unprecedented 1,000-mile ocean swim from North Cape to Wellington - a world-record endurance attempt to unite the country around the race for a healthy ocean and a clear call to end bottom trawling. by Jodie Bakewell-White - Live Ocean Racing Posted 10 Dec 11:35 NZDT Could the decline of Linear TV benefit sailing? Could the decline of Linear TV benefit sailing? The rise of YouTube has changed how we watch sport I really enjoyed the highlights of SailGP this season. When there's wind it is exciting racing with some of the best sailors on the planet battling it out on identical boats. The problem was, I didn't watch any of it live. by Mark Jardine Posted 10 Dec 07:00 NZDT Olympic gold medal-winning duo to reunite Olympic gold medal-winning duo to reunite On board Emirates GBR SailGP Team F50 for 2026 SailGP Season 5 Champions, Emirates GBR, has announced its new signing for the 2026 season, reuniting an Olympic gold medal-winning partnership for the first time in five years. by Emirates GBR SailGP Team Posted 9 Dec 21:52 NZDT Sailing in Paradise - escape the winter blues! Sailing in Paradise - escape the winter blues! Thailand's stunning Royal Varuna Yacht Club offers incredible sailing throughout the year During the winter months in the northern hemisphere, the Royal Varuna Yacht Club can give visiting sailors some of the best warm water sailing available and the club welcomes guests from around the world. by Mark Jardine Posted 9 Dec 21:00 NZDT