Paleblue: Adventures From Kyrgyzstan Paleblue: Adventures From Kyrgyzstan Jack Nugent Big Wall Climber, Novelist, Camp Chef reports on his adventures from Kyrgyzstan Jack Nugent Big Wall Climber, Novelist, Camp Chef reports on his adventures from Kyrgyzstan by Jack Nugent for Pale Blue Posted 14 Feb 11:07 NZDT SailGP: USA's Taylor Canfield reflects SailGP: USA's Taylor Canfield reflects "Coming from someone that's been in a pretty serious crash - it's a heart stopping moment." "As we crowd these race courses, it gets just more and more dangerous. And coming from someone that's been in a pretty serious crash - it's a heart stopping moment. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World.com/nz Posted 14 Feb 02:50 NZDT American Magic's Terry Hutchinson on the Merger American Magic's Terry Hutchinson on the Merger Hutchinson describes the SailGP team acquisition as the "Rockwool American Magic" merger". It seems that DeVos - backer of American Magic in the 2021 and 2024 America's Cups, is staying true to his stated intention not to compete in the next America's Cup scheduled for July 2027. What is Harry Melges IV future directions? by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World.com/nz Posted 14 Feb 01:22 NZDT SailGP team purchase creates more speculation SailGP team purchase creates more speculation One of the worst kept secrets in sailing was confirmed just ahead of today's SailGP Media Conference One of the worst kept secrets in sailing was confirmed just ahead of today's SailGP Media Conference. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World.com/nz Posted 13 Feb 17:51 NZDT SailGP: Lightning threat cans Practice SailGP: Lightning threat cans Practice The Practice Racing scheduled for Friday was cancelled after a forecast of lightning The Practice Racing scheduled for Friday at ITM NZ SailGP, was cancelled after a forecast of lightning - whuch didn't eventuate. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World.com/nz Posted 13 Feb 16:46 NZDT American Magic Acquires ROCKWOOL Racing SaiGP Team American Magic Acquires ROCKWOOL Racing SaiGP Team A major new chapter for the Danish team in the global sail racing championship SailGP announced today that the ROCKWOOL Racing SailGP Team has been acquired by leading sports investor and American Magic Co-Founder, Doug DeVos. by American Magic Posted 13 Feb 09:36 NZDT SailGP: No rule change after Fremantle fracas SailGP: No rule change after Fremantle fracas Despite the concerns of Black Foils skipper, there will be no changes on collision avoidance rules. No rule changes have been made following a spectacular collision, 90 seconds into Race 1, where the Swiss Sail GP team sliced the Kiwis' stern section off just behind the aft crossbeam, missing helmsman Peter Burling by just a metre. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World NZ Posted 13 Feb 00:19 NZDT ITM New Zealand Sail Grand Prix Day 1 ITM New Zealand Sail Grand Prix Day 1 Major Crash Takes New Zealand and France out of the event The opening day of the ITM New Zealand Sail Grand Prix | Auckland was cut short after two fleet races, due to a catastrophic collision between home-team Black Foils and DS Team France. by SailGP Posted 14 Feb 21:44 NZDT Emirates GBR fifth after dramatic Opening Day Emirates GBR fifth after dramatic Opening Day As New Zealand's Black Foils and DS Team France Collision Halts Racing The first day of racing at the ITM New Zealand Sail Grand Prix ended with an early abandonment following a dramatic collision between the New Zealand's Black Foils and DS Team France SailGP Teams. by Emirates GBR SailGP Team Posted 14 Feb 21:34 NZDT Severe crash in Auckland Sail Grand Prix Severe crash in Auckland Sail Grand Prix Two sailors taken to hospital, condition reported as stable Racing has been abandoned on day one of the ITM New Zealand Sail Grand Prix following a major collision between New Zealand and France. by Mark Jardine Posted 14 Feb 18:35 NZDT Vaikobi Launches the All-New VXPII PFD Vaikobi Launches the All-New VXPII PFD Next-Generation Performance, Hydration and Storage for Paddlers, Foilers and Sailors Vaikobi today announced the launch of the VXPII, the brand's second-generation PFD in the VXP range, delivering upgraded storage, hydration compatibility, improved visibility, and refined on-water comfort for paddlers, foilers and sailors. by Vaikobi Posted 14 Feb 17:00 NZDT Shaw and Partners set sights on 18ft success Shaw and Partners set sights on 18ft success Supporting two brand new, Van Munster-built 18ft skiffs Shaw and Partners Financial Services has set a high target in its seventh season of 18 footer sponsorship with their support of two brand new, Van Munster-built 18ft skiff hulls which will contest the 2026 Giltinan World Championship. by Frank Quealey Posted 14 Feb 12:49 NZDT 2026 ORC Rules and Sailor Services now online 2026 ORC Rules and Sailor Services now online Also available is the 2026 updates to the ORC's unique Sailor Services system The Offshore Racing Congress (ORC) is pleased to announce that the 2026 editions of ORC Rules and Regulations are available. by Offshore Racing Congress Posted 14 Feb 08:37 NZDT Service Health Check from Cyclops Service Health Check from Cyclops A new service option for existing customers Every load sensor from Cyclops is pre-calibrated, accurate to within 1%, and plug-and-play straight out of the box. They're tested to destruction, engineered with extreme durability for the harshest conditions, and waterproof beyond IP67 rating. by Cyclops Marine Posted 14 Feb 03:00 NZDT Seventieth Finn Gold Cup opened in Brisbane Seventieth Finn Gold Cup opened in Brisbane With a star-studded welcome gala at the Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron The 70th Finn Gold Cup, partnered by Porsche Centre Brisbane, was opened Friday evening at the Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron in Brisbane, Australia. by Robert Deaves Posted 14 Feb 02:00 NZDT Emirates GBR looks to continue winning streak Emirates GBR looks to continue winning streak At ITM New Zealand Sail Grand Prix this weekend The Emirates Great Britain SailGP Team is hoping to continue its winning streak at the ITM New Zealand Sail Grand Prix this weekend, as the world's fastest racing on water returns to Auckland on 14 and 15 February. by Emirates GBR SailGP Team Posted 13 Feb 22:32 NZDT Black Foils Set to Rejoin Fleet Black Foils Set to Rejoin Fleet As ITM New Zealand Sail Grand Prix Returns The ITM New Zealand Sail Grand Prix will welcome 13 international teams to Auckland this weekend for high-speed, high-action stadium racing just meters from the shoreline – all set against the backdrop of one of sailing's most iconic cities. by SailGP Posted 13 Feb 14:17 NZDT Caribbean Racing season Caribbean Racing season A+T support & new product preview A widely used display product from a well know manufacturer has just been announced as End of Life so discontinued. A+T will preview its upgrade for this display during the Caribbean Regattas. by A+T Instruments Posted 13 Feb 07:30 NZDT Port de Andratx to make Princesa Sofía even bigger Port de Andratx to make Princesa Sofía even bigger The sixth venue adding to the considerable structure of the Trofeo Princesa Sofía Mallorca Port de Andratx will become the sixth venue for the Trofeo Princesa Sofía Mallorca by FERGUS Hotels with the addition of disabled sailing to the competition program for the 55th edition of the showcase Spanish regatta. by Trofeo S.A.R. Princesa Sofía Posted 13 Feb 06:22 NZDT Experience the Advantage of the Right Materials Experience the Advantage of the Right Materials Your sails work harder than any other part of your boat Your sails work harder than any other part of your boat. North experts help you choose the material that delivers the control, power, and consistency you need, no matter the conditions. by North Sails Posted 13 Feb 03:30 NZDT MGR Fleet Conquers South Atlantic to Recife MGR Fleet Conquers South Atlantic to Recife Only 2500 miles to History! The McIntyre Mini Globe Race's fourth and final leg delivered its most varied phase yet as the fleet traversed the South Atlantic from the remote outpost of Saint Helena to the vibrant Brazilian coast at Recife. by McIntyre Mini Globe Race Posted 12 Feb 22:12 NZDT RORC Nelson's Cup Series 2026 Preview RORC Nelson's Cup Series 2026 Preview Race ready in Antigua As the final inshore proving ground before the start of the RORC Caribbean 600, the series blends short, intense coastal racing with one of the most distinctive courses in the region, the Antigua 360. by Louay Habib / RORC Posted 12 Feb 20:39 NZDT Marine Auctions: February Online Auctions Marine Auctions: February Online Auctions Bidding to Open on Friday 21st February at 5am AEST The bidding will Open on Friday 21st February at 5am AEST and will close on Thursday 27th Febraury 2026 at 2pm AEST. by Marine Auctions Posted 12 Feb 20:15 NZDT 2026 Lanzarote International iQFOiL Games overall 2026 Lanzarote International iQFOiL Games overall Light winds decide the final day in Lanzarote Medal Series partially completed as Finn Hawkins and Emma Wilson are crowned overall winners of the iQFOiL International Games. by iQFOiL Communications Posted 12 Feb 18:27 NZDT SailGP: All eyes on Auckland in wake of Fremantle SailGP: All eyes on Auckland in wake of Fremantle Sharon Brettkelly talks with Sail-World's Richard Gladwell about the upcoming SailGP event Sharon Brettkelly, one of the presenters, for The Detail talks with Richard Gladwell, Sail-World's NZ Editor about recent developments in SailGP, following the first event in Fremantle, and New Zealand's chances of holding further SailGP events. by Sharon Brettkelly, The Detail Posted 12 Feb 16:20 NZDT Auckland Wooden Boat Festival: Legends aplenty Auckland Wooden Boat Festival: Legends aplenty The line-up of boats, activities and exhibitors in next month's Auckland Wooden Boat Festival has be The line-up of boats, activities and exhibitors in next month's Auckland Wooden Boat Festival has been revealed. They include Majestic A-class yachts with B-Class and K-Class beauties. Classic launches, old-school work boats, and a restored scow. by Zoe Hawkins Posted 12 Feb 15:59 NZDT Spring Boat Show at X-Yachts Spring Boat Show at X-Yachts The focus is fully on the yachts in Haderslev, Denmark Experience X-Yachts up close this spring. We're excited to invite you to a brand-new event for 2026: a special spring edition of our In-House Boat Show, taking place on March 7th, 2026 from 11 AM to 4 PM at the X-Yachts yard in Haderslev. by X-Yachts Posted 12 Feb 05:30 NZDT Just three weeks until the 470 Europeans Just three weeks until the 470 Europeans Nearly 60 teams from 21 nations set for the first major regatta of 2026 in Vilamoura Just over three weeks remain until the first major meeting of the world's best 470 sailors in the 2026 season. From 6 to 14 March, the Portuguese sailing venue of Vilamoura will host the 470 Europeans. by Prow Media Posted 11 Feb 23:59 NZDT Upgraded Emirates Team NZ's AC 75 returns Upgraded Emirates Team NZ's AC 75 returns Emirates Team New Zealand's AC75 ‘Taihoro' has returned to its Wynyard Quarter base Emirates Team New Zealand's AC75 'Taihoro' has returned to its Wynyard Quarter base, completing a stealthy midnight run across the Harbour Bridge from the team's dedicated North Shore build facility. by Emirates Team NZ Media Posted 11 Feb 18:24 NZDT African Boating Conference returns to Cape Town African Boating Conference returns to Cape Town Sold-out inaugural edition prompts v2.0, 20–21 October 2026 African Boating Conference returns to Cape Town in October 2026 following sold-Out, internationally acclaimed inaugural event. by ABC Media Posted 11 Feb 17:49 NZDT Reviving the OK class in Thailand Reviving the OK class in Thailand February at Pattaya. No wetsuits required. The eleven-strong fleet started the first race of the regatta in robust wind. Apple Asawawatanaporn (THA) said “I think the wind was in the mid-teens coming in consistently from the south west.” by Neil Semple Posted 11 Feb 15:57 NZDT Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show returns Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show returns The event will showcase the pinnacle of boating and marine innovation The Gold Coast is set to transform into a marine and lifestyle hub as the Southern Hemisphere's largest marine event, Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show (SCIBS) returns from May 21 - 24, 2026 with tickets officially on sale. by Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show Posted 11 Feb 12:39 NZDT 2026 Lanzarote International iQFOiL Games Day 4 2026 Lanzarote International iQFOiL Games Day 4 Unstable breeze brings qualification series to a close Day 4 brought another test of patience and adaptability for sailors and race officials alike. The fleet faced shifting breeze and unstable conditions that ultimately marked the end of the Qualification Series and set the stage for the Medal Series. by iQFOiL Communications Posted 11 Feb 07:35 NZDT Checking in on the Mini Globe Race Checking in on the Mini Globe Race As the sailors prepare for their final challenge The Mini Globe Race began on February 23, 2025, off Antigua and saw a starting fleet of 15 singlehanded sailors from eight countries embark on a six-leg circumnavigation adventure aboard 19-foot one designs. It's now just 2,500 miles from the finish. by David Schmidt Posted 11 Feb 05:00 NZDT GKA Kite-Surf World Cup Cape Verde preview GKA Kite-Surf World Cup Cape Verde preview World Champion Capucine Delannoy set to open the defence of her crown The 2026 GKA Kite-Surf season once again opens in the iconic point break of Cape Verde's Sal Island, with the title race set to be tighter than ever as it plays out over a scheduled five globe-trotting stops. by Ian MacKinnon Posted 11 Feb 01:00 NZDT SailGP: Repaired Black Foils' F50 returns SailGP: Repaired Black Foils' F50 returns The repaired Black Foils F50 hull has returned to the SailGP Tech Base on Auckland's Wynyard Point The repaired Black Foils F50 hull has returned to the SailGP Tech Base on Auckland's Wynyard Point, for final finishing and commissioning. by Richard Gladwell - Sail-World.com/nz Posted 10 Feb 16:40 NZDT All set for Cagliari and the first Prelim Regatta All set for Cagliari and the first Prelim Regatta As the build-up begins towards the Louis Vuitton 38th America's Cup The 'Road to Naples 2027' begins in Cagliari in 2026 between the 21st - 24th May with the opening Prelim Regatta of the Louis Vuitton 38th America's Cup. by America's Cup Media Posted 10 Feb 07:09 NZDT 2026 Lanzarote International iQFOiL Games Day 3 2026 Lanzarote International iQFOiL Games Day 3 Stronger breeze and course racing shake up the standings Finn Hawkins regains the Men's lead as Course Racing reshapes the rankings, while Emma Wilson continues to dominate in Lanzarote. by iQFOiL Communications Posted 10 Feb 06:24 NZDT World Sailing invites sailing community responses World Sailing invites sailing community responses As part of Olympic events review for the post-LA28 Games programme World Sailing is inviting responses from the global sailing community as part of its review of Olympic events for the post-LA28 Games programme. by World Sailing Posted 10 Feb 05:04 NZDT Estonian Ice Sailing Cup Series Stage 3 Estonian Ice Sailing Cup Series Stage 3 Pärnu Bay is the Epicentre of Baltic Ice Sailing On February 7-8, the third stage of the Estonian Ice Sailing Cup Series (Jääpurjetamise Eesti karikasarja III etapp) took place in Estonia, on Pärnu Bay, in the Tahkuranna area. by Darius Gerasimavicius Posted 9 Feb 19:04 NZDT NZ titles contested in six classes NZ titles contested in six classes Australians take NZ title in 49ers. National Champs in 49erFX, OK Dinghies, iQFoils, Hansa and FDs. Big international representation at six class national championships sailed over the weekend at Torbay, Milford, Wakatere, Tauranga and Nelson. by Yachting NZ/Sail-World NZ Posted 9 Feb 13:26 NZDT SailGP: Spainish team confident of racing SailGP: Spainish team confident of racing Spanish Sail GP team, Los Gallos, will return to the SailGP start line in Auckland Spanish Sail GP team, Los Gallos, will return to the SailGP start line in Auckland, confirming their place at the ITM New Zealand Sail Grand Prix just weeks after a dramatic training crash ruled the Spanish team out of the 2026 season opener in Perth. by SailGP Posted 9 Feb 12:56 NZDT Collinson FX: Feb10: Kiwi$ continues to climb Collinson FX: Feb10: Kiwi$ continues to climb Dow hits record high. Japanese election landslide. Kiwi and AUD continue to climb. US markets consolidated last Friday's massive gains on equity markets, with the DOW holding above 50,000, for the first time in history. by Collinson FX Posted 9 Feb 10:05 NZDT Surf to City Surf to City It's kind of a big deal. Southport to Brisbane. A plethora of divisions, spread over inshore and off It's kind of a big deal. Southport to Brisbane. A plethora of divisions, two courses, one outside from the surf off the Gold Coast, and then up and over back down to Shorncliffe. by John Curnow, Sail-World.com AUS Editor Posted 9 Feb 10:00 NZDT Marine careers on display at Auckland Boat Show Marine careers on display at Auckland Boat Show From hands-on work experience for high school students to pre-trade training to leadership Careers in the marine industry range from boat building and industrial composites, to sailmaking, yacht rigging, engine systems and working in marinas or boatyards. by Zoe Hawkins Posted 9 Feb 09:58 NZDT 2026 44Cup Calero Marinas - overall 2026 44Cup Calero Marinas - overall A long time coming – victory for Peninsula Racing John Bassadone's Peninsula Racing came out on top at the conclusion today of the 44Cup Calero Marinas in Lanzarote. by 44Cup Posted 9 Feb 09:21 NZDT 2026 Lanzarote International iQFOiL Games Day 2 2026 Lanzarote International iQFOiL Games Day 2 Shifting gears and rising swell for the Upwind Sprint racing Upwind Sprint racing reshapes the leaderboard as Pilloni takes the Men's lead and Emma Wilson extends her dominance at the iQFOiL International Games. by iQFOiL Communications Posted 9 Feb 08:39 NZDT WingFoil Racing World Cup Hong Kong overall WingFoil Racing World Cup Hong Kong overall The season's first champions crowned Hong Kong delivered another brutally demanding day of racing as shifting winds pushed the world's best riders to their limits at the opening World Cup of the season. by IWSA Media Posted 9 Feb 08:33 NZDT