America's Cup: Alinghi confirm exit America's Cup: Alinghi confirm exit Twice America's Cup winner Alinghi won't contest the 38th America's Cup. Twice America's Cup winner Alinghi are not going to enter the 38th America's Cup. The team has confirmed in a written statement. Sail-World's information was that the team members were told last week. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World.com Posted 19 Apr 16:28 NZST 1122Trekkee, a triumphant return to Japan 1122Trekkee, a triumphant return to Japan 1122Trekkee made a spectacular entrance as the second boat to finish the race Under full spinnaker and charging in at 11.5 knots, Japanese entrant 1122Trekkee, the Roger Class 40 skippered by Hajime Nitta, made a spectacular entrance as the second boat to finish the race. by Melbourne Osaka Media Posted 19 Apr 13:17 NZST Final day before the Transat Paprec start Final day before the Transat Paprec start The countdown is almost over The countdown is almost over. Tomorrow, Sunday, April 20, at precisely 13:02, the 19 duos competing in the Transat Paprec will cast off for a high-intensity Atlantic crossing. by Transat Paprec Posted 20 Apr 08:01 NZST ILCA 6 Youth Europeans at Vilamoura overall ILCA 6 Youth Europeans at Vilamoura overall Titles decided in challenging and shifty conditions on the final day The ILCA 6 Youth European Championship came to a close today after six days of high-level competition and world-class performances in Vilamoura. by Prow Media Posted 20 Apr 06:09 NZST 2025 Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta Day 2 2025 Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta Day 2 It couldn't have been better The second day of racing at the Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta continued with perfect 12-15 knot trade easterly trade winds, it really couldn't have been better sailing conditions. by Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta Posted 19 Apr 12:33 NZST How to follow the Transat Paprec How to follow the Transat Paprec This Sunday at 13:02, the 19 duos competing will set sail across the Atlantic This Sunday at 13:02, the 19 duos competing in the Transat Paprec will set sail across the Atlantic Ocean. The morning promises to be full of emotion. by Transat Paprec Posted 19 Apr 06:48 NZST ILCA 6 Youth Europeans at Vilamoura Day 5 ILCA 6 Youth Europeans at Vilamoura Day 5 Steady south-west winds and fair racing conditions for all fleets The fifth day of the ILCA 6 Youth European Championship unfolded under similar weather conditions to the previous day, offering steady south-west winds and fair racing conditions for all fleets. by Prow Media Posted 19 Apr 03:44 NZST Preparation and fine tuning at an all-time high Preparation and fine tuning at an all-time high As the 52 Super Series 2025 season beckons With the start of the 2025 52 SUPER SERIES season looming large on the horizon, more than half of the race fleet have just completed a pre-season training week as teams look to reach a level of preparation never seen before in the fleet. by 52 Super Series Posted 19 Apr 02:14 NZST Roger Blasse remains OK Dinghy World No. 1 Roger Blasse remains OK Dinghy World No. 1 As an epic season is set to begin Australia's double world champion, Roger Blasse, maintains his lead at the top of the OK Dinghy World Ranking list for April 2025. In November 2024 he became the first Australian to reach No.1 in the 20 years since the list was started. by Robert Deaves Posted 18 Apr 21:25 NZST 2025 Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta Day 1 2025 Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta Day 1 Caribbean Sailing at its finest The first full fleet day of racing started at the 2025 Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta with the finest of Caribbean sailing conditions. by Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta Posted 18 Apr 11:58 NZST Staying on course for nearly 20 days at sea Staying on course for nearly 20 days at sea Each Transat Paprec sailor brings their own rituals to make life at sea more bearable How Transat Paprec competitors find balance and comfort during their demanding Atlantic crossing. For over two weeks, the duos competing in the Transat Paprec will push themselves to the limit—living, sailing, and performing aboard 9.14-meter monohulls. by Transat Paprec Posted 18 Apr 04:52 NZST ILCA 6 Youth Europeans at Vilamoura Day 4 ILCA 6 Youth Europeans at Vilamoura Day 4 Favourable conditions for the start of the final series The fourth day of the ILCA 6 Youth European Championship marked the start of the final series, with all fleets completing two races as scheduled. Sailing conditions were favourable throughout the day, with the wind coming from the south-west. by Prow Media Posted 18 Apr 04:34 NZST America's Cup Hall of Fame announces new inductees America's Cup Hall of Fame announces new inductees James Spithill, Paul Cayard, and Susan Henn welcomed as Class of 2025 The Herreshoff Marine Museum/America's Cup Hall of Fame welcomes James Spithill, Paul Cayard, and Susan Henn as Class of 2025 inductees of the America's Cup Hall of Fame. by Herreshoff Marine Museum Posted 18 Apr 03:20 NZST World-class support confirmed for Admiral's Cup World-class support confirmed for Admiral's Cup Southern Spars, Harken Pro Care, and PredictWind all on board The Royal Ocean Racing Club (RORC) is proud to announce the support of Southern Spars, Harken Pro Care, and PredictWind for the highly anticipated 2025 Admiral's Cup. by Royal Ocean Racing Club Posted 17 Apr 21:32 NZST Transat Paprec - Beyond sport: racing with purpose Transat Paprec - Beyond sport: racing with purpose This edition shines a light on a new kind of commitment As the 17th edition of the Transat Paprec sets sail, many skippers are racing for more than just victory — they're racing for a cause. by Transat Paprec Posted 17 Apr 16:45 NZST Melbourne Osaka Cup - Dash to the finish Melbourne Osaka Cup - Dash to the finish As staggered starters converge on Osaka The Melbourne to Osaka Double-Handed Yacht Race is turning into a dash to the finish, as staggered starters converge on Osaka. by Melbourne Osaka Media Posted 17 Apr 13:38 NZST Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta - The Classics begin Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta - The Classics begin A record entry of twelve boats signed up for the Single Handed Race held this morning The 36th annual Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta started today with clear blue skies and a 15-18 knot easterly breeze. by Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta Posted 17 Apr 12:38 NZST Auckland responds to 2026 SailGP ommission Auckland responds to 2026 SailGP ommission Auckland Events CEO responds to 2026 SailGP venue ommission despite a valid Hosting Agreement. Auckland Unlimited CEO has responded to the ommission of Auckland from the 2026 preliminary event list circulated by the SailGP League, despite a four event Kiwi hosting contract having one event remaining. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World.com/nz Posted 17 Apr 11:06 NZST ILCA 6 Youth Europeans at Vilamoura Day 3 ILCA 6 Youth Europeans at Vilamoura Day 3 Qualifying Series complete with six races for all fleets The third day of the ILCA 6 Youth European Championship progressed steadily, allowing all fleets to complete six races in total and successfully conclude the qualifying series. The final series will begin tomorrow. by Prow Media Posted 17 Apr 08:01 NZST Australia expands to two events Australia expands to two events For 2026 Rolex SailGP Championship SailGP, the global sail racing championship, has today revealed an expanded Australian footprint, with two events - Perth and Sydney - confirmed among the first 2026 Season destinations. by SailGP Posted 17 Apr 07:52 NZST Craig Wood hits the quarter way point Craig Wood hits the quarter way point In great spirits at he sails solo, non-stop and unsupported across the Pacific Craig Wood is now a quarter of the way into his sail with well over 1750 nautical miles under his belt having caught the trade winds and is making good progress. by Mia Hodgkinson Posted 17 Apr 06:57 NZST The Real Impact of Sprit Tension in an Optimist The Real Impact of Sprit Tension in an Optimist You might think that there's nothing more to learn about Optimist sailing You might think that there's nothing more to learn about Optimist sailing—that you've heard it all. by Cyclops Marine Posted 17 Apr 05:15 NZST Team Holcim-PRB reveals The Ocean Race Europe crew Team Holcim-PRB reveals The Ocean Race Europe crew The only crew in this year's race to feature a female skipper Team Holcim-PRB has unveiled its crew for the highly anticipated 2024 Ocean Race Europe, with significant milestones and ambitions on the horizon. by Team HOLCIM - PRB Posted 17 Apr 01:11 NZST Foiling Awards: Voting now open Foiling Awards: Voting now open Fans and professionals can vote for their favorites across 14 categories Public voting is open until April 30 at foilingawards-halloffame.org, where fans and professionals can vote for their favorites across 14 categories. by WeAreFoiling Posted 16 Apr 22:43 NZST SWITCH Boat Tour & Fittings Guide SWITCH Boat Tour & Fittings Guide With Team Allen sailor Ross “Rossgo” Banham Team Allen sailor Ross “Rossgo” Banham brought his latest foiling craft, the SWITCH One Design by Element 6, to the Allen factory for a full hardware refit. by Allen Posted 16 Apr 19:30 NZST Exotic caulerpa in Paradise Bay at Urupukapuka Exotic caulerpa in Paradise Bay at Urupukapuka A cruiser was surprised when he pulled up a substantial amount of exotic caulerpa A cruiser was surprised - and worried - when he pulled up a substantial amount of seaweed that looked like it could be exotic caulerpa in Paradise Bay at Urupukapuka. by From Clean Below? Good to Go Posted 16 Apr 14:30 NZST MFC Maui Pro Am delivers MFC Maui Pro Am delivers Heroes rise in stacked finals day at Ho'okipa The first springtime World Cup at Ho'okipa in over 20 years exploded back to life today as the 2025 MFC Maui Pro Am crowned two incredible champions in Marcilio Browne (BRA) and Marine Hunter (FRA). by International Windsurfing Tour Posted 16 Apr 10:06 NZST Transat Paprec 17th edition officially open Transat Paprec 17th edition officially open The village of the Transat Paprec was inaugurated on Tuesday The village of the Transat Paprec was inaugurated this Tuesday afternoon, the 15th of April. by Transat Paprec Posted 16 Apr 08:51 NZST Sailing into the Unknown with Craig Wood Sailing into the Unknown with Craig Wood Henri-Lloyd have teamed up with the triple amputee on his Pacific Ocean journey Henri-Lloyd have teamed up with Craig Wood on his journey to become the first triple amputee in history to sail solo, non-stop, and unsupported across the Pacific Ocean. Read on as we follow Craig's pioneering journey. by Henri-Lloyd Posted 16 Apr 05:30 NZST GWA Wingfoil World Cup France begins GWA Wingfoil World Cup France begins Title holders open defence of crowns at Mondial du Vent 2025 The reigning world champions in Surf-Freestyle and FreeFly-Slalom are set to begin the defence of their crowns at the iconic Mondial du Vent event at Leucate in the south of France in nuking Tramontana winds. by Ian MacKinnon Posted 16 Apr 02:13 NZST Cup bust-ups; SailGP time-out Cup bust-ups; SailGP time-out A few situations that have been on the build for a while all came to a head within the same week. It has been a tumultuous few weeks on the NZ sailing scene and internationally. A few situations that have been on the build for a while all came to a head within the same week. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World NZ Posted 16 Apr 01:45 NZST Pro Sailing Drama and Intrigue Pro Sailing Drama and Intrigue SailGP, the America's Cup, and the sailors themselves have all been in the mainstream news What a couple of weeks it has been in the world of professional sailing: SailGP, the America's Cup, and the sailors themselves have all been in the mainstream news for one reason or another. by Mark Jardine Posted 16 Apr 01:00 NZST An example of sustainable tourism An example of sustainable tourism At the 54 Trofeo Princesa Sofía Mallorca by FERGUS Hotels The Mallorcan Olympic classes regatta mustered more than 1,000 sailors from 54 countries base line numbers which reflect a good increase in hotel occupancy in low season, attracting a more conscious and respectful visitor profile. by Trofeo S.A.R. Princesa Sofía Posted 16 Apr 00:32 NZST Collinson FX April 15: A massive step forward Collinson FX April 15: A massive step forward The recovery of global equities continues, bolstered by exemption approval An exemption from massive tariff on electronic equipment from China accounts for nearly 25% of Chinese exports to USA and is a massive step forward. by Collinson FX Posted 15 Apr 22:46 NZST Zero Sets the Benchmark Zero Sets the Benchmark First Finisher Across the Line in the 2025 Melbourne Osaka Cup The IMX40 yacht Zero is the first boat to cross the finish line in the 2025 Melbourne Osaka Cup, arriving in Osaka at 07:00:18 (GMT+9) on April 15. by Melbourne Osaka Media Posted 15 Apr 16:52 NZST ETF26 Series Grand Prix at Quiberon, France ETF26 Series Grand Prix at Quiberon, France A stellar lineup meets fierce competition The curtain has fallen on the first Grand Prix of the ETF26 SERIES season in the scenic Bay of Quiberon (France), and the competition more than lived up to the hype. by David Lupion Posted 15 Apr 05:51 NZST ILCA 6 Youth Europeans at Vilamoura Day 1 ILCA 6 Youth Europeans at Vilamoura Day 1 Fantastic conditions with all fleets completing two races The first day of racing at the ILCA 6 Youth European Championship kicked off with fantastic conditions, with all fleets completing two races. The day began with a stable south-west breeze of around 10 knots, which steadily increased. by Prow Media Posted 15 Apr 03:56 NZST Schedule Seasonal Service Today with North Sails Schedule Seasonal Service Today with North Sails Your local loft can ensure your sails remain in top condition all season Whatever your sail needs, we have you covered. Your local loft can ensure your sails remain in top condition all season. Contact us for pre-season race upgrades or before you dock out for your next cruising adventure. by North Sails Posted 15 Apr 01:00 NZST 45th St. Maarten Heineken Regatta highlights 45th St. Maarten Heineken Regatta highlights This annual Caribbean celebration has brought together locals, visitors, and world-class sailors The official film of the 45th St. Maarten Heineken Regatta has just dropped, and it's a vibrant tribute to four and a half decades of sailing, island spirit, and unforgettable "Serious Fun!" by St. Maarten Heineken Regatta Posted 14 Apr 01:58 NZST Melbourne Osaka Cup remains wide open Melbourne Osaka Cup remains wide open Elapsed time will decide it all As the first yachts approach the finish line in Osaka, the outcome of the 2025 Melbourne Osaka Cup remains wide open. With final standings determined by the shortest elapsed handicap time, the main fleet, along with the final starter Alive. by Melbourne Osaka Media Posted 13 Apr 14:08 NZST 2025 Open Finn Europeans at Naples overall 2025 Open Finn Europeans at Naples overall Valerian Lebrun crowned champion after a in a drama packed final day Valerian Lebrun, from France, has won the 2025 Open Finn European Championship in Naples, Italy, after two final races on Saturday, in a drama packed day that nearly cost him his first major Finn title. by Robert Deaves Posted 13 Apr 13:47 NZST Marine Auctions: April Online Auctions Marine Auctions: April Online Auctions Bidding to open on Wednesday 23 April Bidding to open on Wednesday 23 April and will close Tuesday 29th April at 2pm AEST by Marine Auctions Posted 13 Apr 08:15 NZST Blokart NA Land Sailing Championship Blokart NA Land Sailing Championship Over 35 competitors from North America, New Zealand, and Europe took part in five days of racing Rhode Islander Dave Lussier (Heavyweight) has been crowned the 2025 overall Blokart North American Champion after a hard-fought 15-race series in California. by Neil Foley Posted 13 Apr 05:16 NZST Surge of new entries at Superyacht Cup Palma 2025 Surge of new entries at Superyacht Cup Palma 2025 Europe's longest running superyacht regatta looks ahead to its 29th edition The Superyacht Cup Palma 2025 has welcomed an upsurge in new entries as Europe's longest running superyacht regatta looks ahead to its 29th edition. by The Superyacht Cup Palma Posted 12 Apr 22:47 NZST One week to Semaine Olympique Française de Hyères One week to Semaine Olympique Française de Hyères More than 800 athletes are expected ifor this unmissable event With one week to go until the 56th edition of the Semaine Olympique Française de Hyères - Toulon Provence Méditerranée (France's famous Olympic sailing week) the intense level of competition is becoming clearer. by Fédération Française de Voile Posted 12 Apr 02:49 NZST Cup Spy: Kiwis make another tough call Cup Spy: Kiwis make another tough call The split between Peter Burling and Emirates Team NZ wasn't seen coming outside the team Todays's announcement of a split in the long relationship with Emirates Team NZ and its skipper, three times Cup winner Peter Burling wasn't seen coming outside the team, although rumours had been circulating on the Auckland waterfront for a month or two. by Richard Gladwell Sail-World NZ Posted 11 Apr 14:07 NZST America's Cup: Burling leaves Team NZ America's Cup: Burling leaves Team NZ Emirates Team New Zealand and Peter Burling have today confirmed that they have agreed to part ways Emirates Team New Zealand and Peter Burling have today confirmed that they have agreed to part ways ahead of the 38th America's Cup. by Emirates Team New Zealand Posted 11 Apr 12:29 NZST Collinson FX April 11: More whiplash for markets Collinson FX April 11: More whiplash for markets Markets will be suffering severe whiplash, after the last couple of weeks trade. Markets will be suffering severe whiplash, after the last couple of weeks trade, and overnight was no exception. Asian and European markets posted big gains, bolstered by the Trump announcement of a ‘pause' on tariffs, on all but China. by Collinson FX Posted 11 Apr 12:14 NZST