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P Class: Finloe Gaites wins Wihau Shield
Murrays Bay sailor, Finloe Gaites wins Wihau Shield - swap boat championship through consistent sailing on Final Day.
© Gary Smith
SailGP: Kiwis extend overall lead in Season 4
New Zealand has widened its overall season lead, now 10 points ahead of Australia
© Felix Diemer/SailGP
Lisa Blair sets off on NZ solo record attempt
Accomplished solo sailor Lisa Blair has set off on new record attempt - solo around New Zealand
© RNZYS Media
SailGP: Images of how the Final played out
Despite their end to end win, in the Final of SailGP Bermuda, Spain was hard pushed by the Kiwis - and with the Australians always ready to pounce.
© SailGP
SailGP: Aggressive start pays big dividend
Spain's flawless tactical decision-making defeats season leader in the three-boat Final in Bermuda
© Bob Martin for SailGP
Wihau Shield concludes centenary year for P class
Wihau Shield concludes centenary year for P class
Murrays Bay sailor wins Wihau Shield - swap boat championship
Without winning a race over the weekend Finloe Gaites (MBSC P40) has won the Wihau Shield sailed last weekend - May 4 & 5.
by Gary Smith
Posted 7 May 15:15 NZST
SailGP: Kiwis extend overall in Season 4
SailGP: Kiwis extend overall in Season 4
New Zealand has widened its overall season lead, now 10 points ahead of Australia
Los Gallos have claimed their second-ever SailGP event win in Bermuda, with the Black Foils hot on their heels in second. New Zealand has widened its overall season lead, now 10 points ahead of Australia, who finished third in the event.
by Natalie Fortier - NZSailGP
Posted 7 May 15:04 NZST
Around NZ Solo Record attempt underway
Around NZ Solo Record attempt underway
Accomplished solo sailor Lisa Blair has set off on new record attempt - solo around New Zealand
Australian record-breaking solo sailor Lisa Blair has embarked on a new World Record sailing attempt crossing a start line off Auckland's North Head early Tuesday morning.
by Ella Sagnol/RNZYS Media
Posted 7 May 14:40 NZST
SailGP: How the Final played out in Bermuda
SailGP: How the Final played out in Bermuda
Despite their end to end win, in the Final of SailGP Bermuda, Spain was hard pushed by the Kiwis
Despite their end to end win, in the Final of SailGP Bermuda, Spain was hard pushed by the New Zealand team, with the dominant team of Seasons 1-4, Australia always ready to pounce. Plus full replay of Day 2.
by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World.com/nz
Posted 6 May 10:32 NZST
Sam Davies third in The Transat CIC
Sam Davies third in The Transat CIC
British sailor completes an international IMOCA podium in the race
An exhausted but delighted Sam Davies sailed her Initiatives Coeur across the finish line of the Transat CIC at 20:11:37hrs local time NYC (00:11:37 hrs UTC) to take a well earned third place on the legendary solo race across the North Atlantic.
by The Transat CIC
Posted 7 May 16:44 NZST
Boris Herrmann second in The Transat CIC
Boris Herrmann second in The Transat CIC
Career best for the German skipper of Malizia - Seaexplorer
Germany's Boris Herrmann sailed to the best result of his 14 year IMOCA ocean racing career so far when he finished in second place on The Transat CIC on Sunday.
by The Transat CIC
Posted 7 May 11:31 NZST
2024 Star Worlds comes to San Diego this September
2024 Star Worlds comes to San Diego this September
SDYC has previously hosted the regatta eight times
San Diego Yacht Club (SDYC) is excited to invite members of the International Star Class to compete at the Star World Championship in San Diego, CA with racing from September 8-13, 2024.
by San Diego Yacht Club
Posted 7 May 10:01 NZST
Pre-eminence
Pre-eminence
Not too hard to work out that I am unabashedly Australian
Not too hard to work out that I am unabashedly Australian. Hope everyone is as proud of their country, as I am. Most folk I know seem to be.
by John Curnow, Sail-World.com AUS Editor
Posted 7 May 10:00 NZST
Yoann Richomme wins The Transat CIC
Yoann Richomme wins The Transat CIC
IMOCA Paprec Arkéa first to arrive into New York
French skipper Yoann Richomme made it two back-to-back solo Transatlantic wins today when he brought his PAPREC ARKÉA across the finish line first on the historic Transat CIC race across the North Atlantic from Lorient in Brittany to New York.
by The Transat CIC
Posted 7 May 08:00 NZST
Newport, Rhode Island here we come!
Newport, Rhode Island here we come!
Excitement and anticipation are already high among 52 Super Series owners and crews
A precious cargo of ten 52 Super Series representing seven different nations left Palma today heading across the Atlantic bound for the USA's sailing epicentre, Newport, Rhode Island.
by 52 Super Series
Posted 7 May 05:04 NZST
Herrmann using his experience from The Ocean Race
Herrmann using his experience from The Ocean Race
Climbing to second place in The Transat CIC
All that experience in last year's The Ocean Race is paying off for the German Malizia-Seaexplorer skipper, Boris Herrmann, who has climbed to second place in The Transat CIC with just over 100 nautical miles to sail.
by Ed Gorman / IMOCA Globe Series
Posted 7 May 03:35 NZST
Open Category for RS Venture Connect Worlds
Open Category for RS Venture Connect Worlds
Designed for participation by all, including non-disabled teams
"The sport of sailing should be available to anyone, anywhere and on an equal playing field for all participants."
by Bex Foot
Posted 7 May 01:39 NZST
IOM Worlds 2024 set to make waves in Gladstone
IOM Worlds 2024 set to make waves in Gladstone
A truly global event has achieved a significant milestone by filling its entry list
The International One Metre (IOM) World Championships 2024, a truly global event, has achieved a significant milestone by filling its entry list with 76 skippers worldwide.
by IOM Worlds
Posted 7 May 01:23 NZST
Lisa Blair to set off on new World Record attempt
Lisa Blair to set off on new World Record attempt
To establish an Auckland to Auckland, New Zealand, sailing record
Australian record-breaking solo sailor Lisa Blair will embark on a new World Record sailing attempt tomorrow, April 7th at 8am (NZST) to establish an Auckland to Auckland, New Zealand, sailing record over more than 2,200 nm
by Carolyn Grant
Posted 6 May 19:20 NZST
Apex Group Bermuda Sail Grand Prix overall
Apex Group Bermuda Sail Grand Prix overall
Diego Botin's Spain gets one step closer to Season 4 Grand Final
Diego Botin's Los Gallos got the better of two of the leagues heavyweights - Australia and New Zealand - in a tense three-boat final at the Apex Group Bermuda Sail Grand Prix to win its second SailGP event of Season 4.
by SailGP
Posted 6 May 11:29 NZST
Galateia and V go to the wire at 20th PalmaVela
Galateia and V go to the wire at 20th PalmaVela
Three of the five maxis won races under IRC corrected time
The maxis competing over the last 4 days in inshore and coastal racing at the Real Club Nautico de Palma's PalmaVela may have been a diverse five, ranging from the 143ft/43.6m J Class Svea to the Wally 80 Rose, but their competition was the closest
by James Boyd / International Maxi Association
Posted 6 May 08:58 NZST
SailGP: Spain wins Final in Bermuda
SailGP: Spain wins Final in Bermuda
Smart tactical decisions by Spain held off a mid-race comeback by the Kiwi crew
Diego Botin's young Spanish team executed flawless tactical decision-making to head off New Zealand and Australia season, in the three-boat winner takes all Final sailed on Bermuda's Great Sound.
by SailGP Media
Posted 6 May 07:29 NZST
20th PalmaVela Overall
20th PalmaVela Overall
Galateia win again at PalmaVela… but only just
David Leuschen and Chris Flowers' Wallycento Galateia won the Maxi class at PalmaVela for the third time in a row today in light winds on Palma Bay. Whilst last year's triumph was something of a whitewash, this time they were made to work all the way.
by PalmaVela
Posted 6 May 06:28 NZST
The Transat CIC Day 8
The Transat CIC Day 8
Richomme still on course for Transatlantic double
While the IMOCA race leader Yoann Richomme (PAPREC ARKÉA) was still making more than 20 kts this afternoon, a nerve racking slow down is still expected for the final miles to the finish of the Transat CIC solo race from Lorient to New York.
by The Transat CIC
Posted 6 May 06:02 NZST
The oldest footage of 505 racing
The oldest footage of 505 racing
A look back into our video archive
We delve into the past, and round-up all videos which show sailing at in the 5o5 class of dinghy.
by Magnus Smith
Posted 5 May 23:00 NZST
International 18s in the 1950s
International 18s in the 1950s
A period of New Zealand-led design & innovation
Following the first major change in the 18 footers from the big boats of the early 1900s to the 7ft beam boats of the mid-1930s, there had been no major change or innovations until the late 1940s
by Frank Quealey
Posted 5 May 18:02 NZST
Apex Group Bermuda Sail Grand Prix Day 1
Apex Group Bermuda Sail Grand Prix Day 1
Aussie's come out firing on opening day
After crashing out in the previous event, Tom Slingsby's Australia SailGP Team completely dominated the opening day of the Apex Group Bermuda Sail Grand Prix.
by SailGP
Posted 5 May 11:09 NZST
Spirit & competition shine at Antigua Sailing Week
Spirit & competition shine at Antigua Sailing Week
The 55th edition attracted 88 boats from 20 different countries
The 55th edition of Antigua Sailing Week attracted 88 boats from 20 different countries and 750 crew from all over the world. Antigua Sailing Week is one of the most celebrated regattas in the sailing world; the 2024 edition added another great chapter.
by Louay Habib
Posted 5 May 11:03 NZST
SailGP: Fired up Slingsby wins two in Bermuda
SailGP: Fired up Slingsby wins two in Bermuda
Australia dominates fleet racing on the opening day of Bermuda
Australia has bounced back from its devastating Christchurch penalty by dominating fleet racing on the opening day of Bermuda.
by SailGP Media
Posted 5 May 08:30 NZST
Clipper Race 11 - See ya Seattle, next stop Panama
Clipper Race 11 - See ya Seattle, next stop Panama
The start of Race 11: #StayConnected with SENA
Seattle bids farewell to the Clipper Race fleet as it departs for the start of Race 11: #StayConnected with SENA.
by Clipper Round the World Race
Posted 5 May 07:34 NZST
20th PalmaVela Day 3
20th PalmaVela Day 3
Advantage Galateia as Maxi class goes into final light winds Sunday
Five times America's Cup winning Kiwi sailing legend Murray Jones, the tactician on the Wally Cento Galateia wears only half a smile when he rails against the suggestion that, for them, PalmaVela is a mere warm up before the Maxi season.
by PalmaVela
Posted 5 May 05:52 NZST
The Transat CIC Day 7
The Transat CIC Day 7
Yoann Richomme on Paprec Arkéa over 70 miles ahead of Charlie Dalin
The top trio on the Transat CIC solo race to New York from Lorient, France are charging towards the finish line averaging over 22kts.
by The Transat CIC
Posted 5 May 05:05 NZST
Nathan Soper leads in 23 strong Wihau Shield
Nathan Soper leads in 23 strong Wihau Shield
Nathan Sopher leads strong P Class fleet at Mt Maunganui for Wihau Shield - Day 1
A great days sailing in Tauranga for the running of the Wihau Shield for P Class - Day 1. Nathan Soper CBYC,MBSC is leading the 23 boat fleet.
by Gary Smith
Posted 5 May 00:10 NZST
Armstrong Midlength FG Board redefines foiling
Armstrong Midlength FG Board redefines foiling
Armstrong Midlength FG Board gives you the freedom to define how you ride. The choice is yours
Armstrong Foils have announced the new Midlength boards, they are epic for wing and prone surf among many other things. The Armstrong Midlength FG Board Range truly redefines when and how you can go foiling.
by Armstrong Foils
Posted 4 May 20:42 NZST
La Grande Motte International Regatta preview
La Grande Motte International Regatta preview
Final dress rehearsal for the Cats and Skiffs ahead of Paris 2024
The Nacra 17 World Championship along with the 49er and 49erFX European Championships is attracting 148 teams to La Grande Motte in the South of France for six days of racing.
by 49er and Nacra 17 Sailing
Posted 4 May 20:28 NZST
SailGP: Spectacular on board video of USA capsize
SailGP: Spectacular on board video of USA capsize
USA SailGP team has released spectacular on-board video coverage of their capsize in Bermuda
USA SailGP team has released spectacular on-board video coverage of their capsize in Bermuda in Friday's third Practice session. Surprisingly given the violence of the capsize, none of the crew were injured.
by Sail-World.com/nz
Posted 4 May 14:18 NZST
SailGP: Kiwis push back at Media Conference
SailGP: Kiwis push back at Media Conference
Burling disagrees that the Kiwis were gifted the season lead by an Australian snafu in Christchurch
New Zealand driver Peter Burling has disagreed that the Kiwis were gifted the season lead by Australia's Christchurch penalty, arguing ‘we have earned our right to be here'.
by SailGP Media
Posted 4 May 12:35 NZST
Antigua Sailing Week Day 5
Antigua Sailing Week Day 5
Classic conditions on Antigua & Barbuda Tourism Race Day
Racing at Antigua Sailing Week came to a spectacular finale with Antigua & Barbuda Tourism Race Day. Full trade winds blasted across the race area, bathed in sunshine.
by Louay Habib
Posted 4 May 11:23 NZST
SailGP: Tense times in Bermuda
SailGP: Tense times in Bermuda
A capsize in Practice, along with the effect of season points penalties puts big pressure on teams
The NZ Black Foils are determined to keep hold of top spot as Australia looks to bounce back from Christchurch horror show. The pressure comes on all the teams to secure a place in the $2 million Championship Final Race in San Francisco in July
by SailGP Media
Posted 4 May 11:10 NZST
The Swarm Podcast Episode 13: Jordan Roberts
The Swarm Podcast Episode 13: Jordan Roberts
The man behind the lens at all major WASZP events
Jordan is the man behind the lens at all of our major events at WASZP. General Manager Marc Ablett joins Jordan to discuss what we try and achieve through our coverage.
by WASZP Class
Posted 4 May 10:28 NZST
20th PalmaVela Day 2
20th PalmaVela Day 2
Classic Palma sea breeze day sees the event at full size
As the giant PalmaVela multiclass regatta mustered all 12 classes which are competing at this 2024 edition of the Med's traditional curtain raiser, it was 'back to normal' Palma Bay at its spring best.
by PalmaVela
Posted 4 May 07:08 NZST
McIntyre Ocean Globe Race update
McIntyre Ocean Globe Race update
Translated 9 defeat the odds to finish
They just kept coming! Nothing could, or would stop them. The McIntyre Ocean Globe has truly shown the depth of human stories over the past eight months and this story is a classic.
by Ocean Globe Race
Posted 4 May 04:08 NZST
The Transat CIC Day 6
The Transat CIC Day 6
Briton Sam Davies lies third on Initiatives Coeur
Might The Transat CIC's IMOCA class lead Yoann Richomme be making good his escape towards New York? The French solo skipper of Paprec Arkéa has opened out some 25 or 30 miles on his nearest pursuer Charlie Dalin over the last 12-18 hours.
by The Transat CIC
Posted 4 May 03:44 NZST
Translated 9 successfully completes the OGR 2023
Translated 9 successfully completes the OGR 2023
Winning the first two legs and dominating the subsequent two until sustaining hull damage
Winning the first two legs and dominating the subsequent two until sustaining hull damage, and managing to restart twice, Translated 9 provided everyone with unique emotional experiences and demonstrated the value of determination and resilience.
by Translated s.r.l.
Posted 4 May 03:44 NZST
44Cup Baiona preview
44Cup Baiona preview
Starting this off is the 2024 44Cup's second event
While the 44Cup owners and teams have favourite locations such as Marstrand in Sweden that they visit almost annually, for three of this season's five events the high performance owner-driver one design class will be visiting for the first time.
by 44Cup
Posted 4 May 03:05 NZST
Women's Race Day at Antigua Sailing Week
Women's Race Day at Antigua Sailing Week
75% of the 88 boat fleet have women on board for the famous regatta
Racing at Antigua Sailing Week continued with Antigua Yacht Club Marina (AYCM) Women's Race Day. One hundred and ninety women are racing at the 55th edition of Antigua Sailing Week, representing over a quarter of the sailors competing.
by Louay Habib
Posted 3 May 15:28 NZST
20th PalmaVela Day 1
20th PalmaVela Day 1
Galateia returns to defend PalmaVela title with a perfect start
At the 20th PalmaVela a breezy opening pair of windward-leeward races on the Bay of Palma saw the Wally Cento Galateia make a strong start to defending their IRC-IMA Maxi division title that they won last year with a perfect scoreline.
by PalmaVela
Posted 3 May 08:28 NZST
52 Super Series PalmaVela Sailing Week overall
52 Super Series PalmaVela Sailing Week overall
Provezza are the pride of Palma after thrilling title decider
Ergin Imre's Provezza crew laid to rest some of their past bad memories of racing on the Bay of Palma when they clinched the first title of the season at 52 SUPER SERIES PalmaVela Sailing thanks to a spectacular victory in the final race.
by 52 Super Series
Posted 3 May 08:16 NZST
La Grande Motte International Regatta 2024 preview
La Grande Motte International Regatta 2024 preview
Final dress rehearsal for the Cats and Skiffs
Of those 148 crews registered, 39 will represent their country in less than three months in Marseille, location of the 2024 Olympic sailing events.
by Anne Millet
Posted 3 May 04:24 NZST
Transat CIC day 5
Transat CIC day 5
Richomme takes the lead in the IMOCAs
The skippers have been facing tough conditions since the start and fatigue, the chilling temperatures on board, the lack of sleep, as well as the inevitable technical problems and breakages, are putting sailors and boats to the test.
by The Transat CIC
Posted 3 May 04:16 NZST
GSC achieves sustainability & environmental goals
GSC achieves sustainability & environmental goals
The verification of the compliance with the standard was conducted in two phases
TÜV Thüringen congratulates the organization and participants for their achievements in the Global Solo Challenge.
by Global Solo Challenge
Posted 2 May 22:41 NZST
Why are 3Di sails aero-optimized?
Why are 3Di sails aero-optimized?
A streamlined sail shape delivers less drag, more drive, and greater effectiveness
North Sails explain the advantages of aero-optimisation: a streamlined sail shape delivers less drag, more drive, greater effectiveness and enhanced durability.
by North Sails
Posted 2 May 20:42 NZST
Cruise with confidence with Doyle Sails
Cruise with confidence with Doyle Sails
Doyle Sails is the sailmaker of choice for many cruising catamarans and performance multihulls
Doyle Sails is the sailmaker of choice for many cruising catamarans and numerous performance multihulls worldwide, continuing to lead the fleet when it comes to reliable, durable, and easy-to-handle cruising sails.
by Doyle Sails NZ
Posted 2 May 12:08 NZST