SailGP: Burling unpicks the Kiwi performance SailGP: Burling unpicks the Kiwi performance Peter Burling has unpicked the team's mixed racing performance at home in Auckland New Zealand driver Peter Burling has unpicked the team's mixed racing performance at home in Auckland, which saw the team finish 4th in front of home crowds. by SailGP Media Posted 22 Jan 10:53 NZDT SailGP: Carbon fibre wing tips by Armstrong Foils SailGP: Carbon fibre wing tips by Armstrong Foils Armstrong Foils is the Official Foil Tip Manufacturer of SailGP for the 2025 season Armstrong Foils has announced its partnership with SailGP as the Official Foil Tip Manufacturer of SailGP for the 2025 season of the global racing championship. by Kjell van Sice, Armstrong Foils Posted 21 Jan 16:51 NZDT Vendée Globe - Day 72: A swim in the Altantic Vendée Globe - Day 72: A swim in the Altantic The Crazy Kiwi Conrad Colman is pulling in the margin on the two leading daggerboarders The Crazy Kiwi Conrad Colman is pulling in the margin on the two daggerboarders ahead of him, and is up to 21st overall. by Richard Gladwell, Sail-World NZ Posted 21 Jan 13:53 NZDT BOISW: Powered by North Sails BOISW: Powered by North Sails North Sails' commitment to the event continues to elevate both the gathering and the competitors It's registration day! As sailors gather for Bay of Islands Sailing Week (BOISW), North Sails' commitment to the event continues to elevate both the gathering and the competitors who make it special. by Hana Hielkema / Jacob Fewtrell Media Posted 21 Jan 12:23 NZDT Sam Goodchild tears his mainsail Sam Goodchild tears his mainsail Exploded during an untimely gybe in the Vendée Globe Sam Goodchild, the British skipper of the yacht VULNERABLE, informed his technical team shortly before 1pm that his mainsail had torn. It literally exploded during an untimely gybe under autopilot. by Agence TB Press Posted 21 Jan 03:59 NZDT SailGP Inspire - Day 4: Barker and Batten win Open SailGP Inspire - Day 4: Barker and Batten win Open Matteo Barker and Blake Batten (Murrays Bay SC) won the SailGP Inspire RS Feva title Matteo Barker and Blake Batten (Murrays Bay SC) won the SailGP Inspire RS Feva title after an arm-wrestle throughout the three day regatta with Nate Soper and Lauchie Wills (Murrays Bay SC/Howick SC). by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World.com/nz Posted 20 Jan 19:21 NZDT RORC Transatlantic Race day 10 RORC Transatlantic Race day 10 15 teams continue their race to the finish line in Grenada On Day 10 of the RORC Transatlantic Race, 15 teams continue their race to the finish line in Grenada. Kosobucki and Grzegorz Grabowski's JV44 Fujimo (POL) reached the halfway mark today. by Louay Habib / RORC Posted 22 Jan 11:11 NZDT SailGP: Brits on top after Auckland SailGP: Brits on top after Auckland Highlights, driver reactions and SailGP's full race report: Recapping all the best bits from NZ Dylan Fletcher's Emirates GBR that has been propelled to the top of the 2025 Season leaderboard thanks to consecutive podium performances in Dubai and Auckland. by SailGP Media Posted 22 Jan 09:49 NZDT Increasing ILCA class female participation Increasing ILCA class female participation The Australian ILCA class has continued to show growth The Australian ILCA class has continued to show growth in participation by females in the ILCAs, Australia's most popular single handed dinghy class, at the Oceania and Australian Open and Youth Championships sailed in early January. by Rod Thomas Posted 22 Jan 08:34 NZDT The final frontier in the North Atlantic The final frontier in the North Atlantic Vendée Globe update looks at past year's disasters Storms and damage in the final days, close to the finish of the Vendée Globe, are not uncommon. Tired boats and brutally fatigued sailors are a combination doubly challenged by winter gales in the North Atlantic. by Vendée Globe media Posted 22 Jan 06:52 NZDT Vendee Globe, SailGP, RORC Transatlantic Race Vendee Globe, SailGP, RORC Transatlantic Race It's one thing to win a sailboat race-it's a different thing to absolutely shatter the course record It's one thing to win a sailboat race—it's a different thing to absolutely shatter the existing course record. Charlie Dalin, skipper of the IMOCA 60 Macif Sante Prevoyance, accomplished the latter in the 2024/2025 Vendee Globe race. by David Schmidt Posted 22 Jan 05:00 NZDT The Magenta Project welcomes new board members The Magenta Project welcomes new board members To help advance equity and inclusion in sailing The Magenta Project has announced the appointment of new board members, bringing a wealth of experience from the world's of sailing and business and ensuring the organisation remains at the forefront of empowering women in the sport. by The Magenta Project Posted 22 Jan 04:28 NZDT B14 - the inclusive skiff B14 - the inclusive skiff Age, weight and gender do not matter Reporting from Sydney after the 2025 world championships, our reporter 'down-under' has pulled together some stats that shine a light on the inclusivity of this great class. by Ryan Gerrish Posted 21 Jan 22:38 NZDT Vendée Globe Tuesday 21st January Update Vendée Globe Tuesday 21st January Update Sam Goodchild Begins Mainsail Repair Sam Goodchild has begun the messy job of gluing together his mainsail, which is currently in two parts, as he races to get back up to speed. We get an update from him, then Conrad Colman goes for a swim to check the underside of his IMOCA yacht. by Mark Jardine Posted 21 Jan 22:18 NZDT SB20 Worlds in Singapore day 1 SB20 Worlds in Singapore day 1 55 crews from across the globe battling it out on the tricky waters The SB20 World Championship 2025 kicked off at the stunning ONE degrees15 Marina in Singapore, with 55 crews from across the globe battling it out on the tricky waters. The first day of racing featured four intense races. by Anna Zyk Posted 21 Jan 21:57 NZDT Kieler Woche premiere in the Sailing Grand Slam Kieler Woche premiere in the Sailing Grand Slam 10 Olympic classes, 12 international classes, ILCA 6 Men's Worlds and more This year, Kieler Woche will be dominated by the Sailing Grand Slam, the new joint platform for the five most prestigious sailing regattas in the world. by Kiel Week Posted 21 Jan 20:37 NZDT Groundbreaking first GWA Indoor World Cup Groundbreaking first GWA Indoor World Cup The world's best riders wowed the crowds around the XXL pool at boot Düsseldorf Gerard and Suardiaz fêted as they take wins at groundbreaking indoor world cup during boot Düsseldorf show. by GWA Wingfoil World Tour Posted 21 Jan 18:24 NZDT Vendée Globe update: Adapting to broken dreams Vendée Globe update: Adapting to broken dreams It is a bitter blow for Sam Goodchild who had sailed an immaculately managed race British skipper Sam Goodchild had his best chances of finishing in fourth place ripped from his grasp in a few seconds when his IMOCA made a pair of involuntary gybes on a wave which ripped his mainsail from front to back at the level of the third reef. by Vendée Globe media Posted 21 Jan 10:40 NZDT Entry open as Finn Gold Cup returns to Cascais Entry open as Finn Gold Cup returns to Cascais Silver Cup is for the first time ever being held for U29 sailors For the third time in its long history the Finn Gold Cup will return this year to the iconic venue of Cascais, in Portugal. Entry has officially opened with the Notice of Race published on the event website. by Robert Deaves Posted 21 Jan 10:39 NZDT Record entries for International WASZP Games Record entries for International WASZP Games 190 entries in 24 hours for event in Weymouth, UK this July The International WASZP Games, set to take place in the world-renowned sailing venue of Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy, has reached an incredible milestone with 190 entries recorded within the first 24 hours of registration. by WASZP Class Posted 21 Jan 09:48 NZDT Crew of Lucky interviewed after breaking record Crew of Lucky interviewed after breaking record RORC Transatlantic Race crew jubilant in Grenada Bryon Ehrhart's Juan K Maxi 88 Lucky (USA) crossed the finish line outside Camper & Nicholsons Port Louis Marina, Grenada on Monday 20th January 2025 at 09:19:41 UTC. by Louay Habib / RORC Posted 21 Jan 06:15 NZDT Lucky sets new RORC Transatlantic Race record Lucky sets new RORC Transatlantic Race record Monohull Line Honours, winning the IMA Transatlantic Trophy Bryon Ehrhart's Juan K Maxi 88 Lucky (USA) crossed the finish line outside Camper & Nicholsons Port Louis Marina, Grenada on Monday 20th January 2025 at 09:19:41 UTC. by Louay Habib / RORC Posted 20 Jan 23:43 NZDT Vendée Globe Monday 20th January Update Vendée Globe Monday 20th January Update Heading into the North Atlantic Storm The storm which the Vendée Globe leaders on the water have been watching closely for the past few days is now upon them. by Mark Jardine Posted 20 Jan 20:44 NZDT The Last Waltz, One final big storm The Last Waltz, One final big storm The closer they get to the Vendée Globe finish, the more they think about it Now expected to finish into the Les Sables d'Olonne late on Wednesday British skipper Sam Goodchild (VULNERABLE) is on course for fourth place but needs to hold out through one final storm, whilst at the same time contain his nearest rivals by Vendée Globe media Posted 20 Jan 08:05 NZDT Emirates GBR secures Auckland podium result Emirates GBR secures Auckland podium result Now at the top of 2025 SailGP leaderboard The Emirates Great Britain SailGP Team secured its second consecutive podium finish with an exhilarating day of racing at the ITM New Zealand Sail Grand Prix in Auckland. The crew's performance puts them at the top of the season leaderboard. by Emirates GBR SailGP Team Posted 20 Jan 00:31 NZDT Tom Slingby's Flying Roo has sailed to victory Tom Slingby's Flying Roo has sailed to victory Aussie SailGP team claim the win after a dominant weekend in Auckland The ITM New Zealand Sail Grand Prix came to a dramatic close with an Australian win on rival waters. After delivering a racing master class across the weekend, the Flying Roo claimed a well-deserved victory. by SailGP Posted 19 Jan 22:16 NZDT Vendée Globe Sunday 19th January Update Vendée Globe Sunday 19th January Update The Calm Before the Storm, Goodchild Climbs The Mast Climbing the 29 mast on on an IMOCA yacht is a daunting task, but when repairs need to be made it's an essential job for the skippers in the Vendée Globe. Both Sam Goodchild and Jean Le Cam had to go up the rig on Saturday. by Mark Jardine Posted 19 Jan 19:13 NZDT SailGP Diary: Race Day 2 - Slingsby wins Auckland SailGP Diary: Race Day 2 - Slingsby wins Auckland Winds at the top end of the racing range tested crews on the second day of SailGP Auckland. A fresh breeze and awkward seastate tested crews on the second day of SailGP Auckland. The crack Australian crew skippered by Tom Slingsby made it look easy - despite a perceived breakdown. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World.com/nz Posted 19 Jan 15:08 NZDT SailGP Diary: Race Day 1 - Racing spectacular SailGP Diary: Race Day 1 - Racing spectacular A High that won't go away provided a day beyond words for the first race day of SailGP in Auckland A High that won't go away provided a day beyond words for the first race day of SailGP in Auckland, and the 11 teams responded magnificently providing an unforgettable day's racing. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World.com/nz Posted 19 Jan 11:32 NZDT RORC Transatlantic Race day 7 RORC Transatlantic Race day 7 Lucky is under 800 miles from the finish at Camper & Nicholsons Port Louis Marina. Bryon Ehrhart's Juan K 88 Lucky (USA) is on record pace for the 2025 RORC Transatlantic Race. The Monohull Race Record was set in 2022 by the Juan K 100 Comanche (MON), which completed the 3,000 mile race in 07 days 22 hrs 01 mins and 04 secs. by Louay Habib / RORC Posted 19 Jan 06:15 NZDT A North Atlantic sting in the tale A North Atlantic sting in the tale A big depression will face the Vendée Globe skippers The North Atlantic and the notorious Bay of Biscay look set to deal up one big final challenge before they can complete their solo non stop round the world race. by Vendée Globe media Posted 19 Jan 06:03 NZDT SailGP Inspire - Day 3: A change in leader SailGP Inspire - Day 3: A change in leader Matteo Barker and Blake Batten (Murrays Bay SC) have taken a 4pt lead in Sail Inspire Matteo Barker and Blake Batten (Murrays Bay SC) have taken a 4pt lead going into the final day of the RS Feva event, being held in parallel as part of SailGP Inspire's program. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World.com/nz Posted 19 Jan 03:22 NZDT XR 41 World Premiere at boot Düsseldorf 2025 XR 41 World Premiere at boot Düsseldorf 2025 X-Yachts CEO Kræn B. Nielsen presides over the big reveal The XR 41 is one of the most exciting race yachts for 2025, and we were at the World Premiere on Saturday 18th January at boot Düsseldorf. by Mark Jardine Posted 18 Jan 23:50 NZDT Emirates GBR second overall after day 1 Emirates GBR second overall after day 1 Fourth race added to schedule at ITM New Zealand Sail Grand Prix The Emirates Great Britain SailGP Team delivered a solid performance on the waters of Waitemata Harbour in the opening races of the ITM New Zealand Sail Grand Prix, Auckland, leaving them in second place heading into Race Day 2. by Emirates GBR SailGP Team Posted 18 Jan 23:33 NZDT RS Sailing at boot Düsseldorf RS Sailing at boot Düsseldorf What's On The Stand? This year's exhibition marks a significant milestone for RS Sailing, highlighting the brand's continued growth, commitment to the sailing community, and three decades of innovation in the sport. by RS Marine Group Posted 18 Jan 22:00 NZDT Australia dominates opening day of SailGP Auckland Australia dominates opening day of SailGP Auckland Aussies atop the leaderboard and arch rival NZL in fourth place after Day One The Australian's have secured pole position in the leaderboard following the opening day of the ITM New Zealand Sail Grand Prix in Auckland, with their APAC rivals New Zealand finishing in fourth place. by Australia SailGP Team Posted 18 Jan 21:41 NZDT Vendée Globe Saturday 18th January Update Vendée Globe Saturday 18th January Update What is it with J2's in this edition of the race? The J2 seems to have been a weak point on the IMOCA yachts during this edition of the Vendée Globe, and Jean Le Cam is the latest skipper to have to make repairs to this vital part of his rig after his J2 cable snapped. by Mark Jardine Posted 18 Jan 19:55 NZDT SailGP Diary: Practice Day - Auckland - January 17 SailGP Diary: Practice Day - Auckland - January 17 Day 5 of SailGP has finished with two fleets sailing practice sessions for three hours. Today was the first racing with T-Foils and several new crew combinations including the just announced American Magic skipper, Paul Goodison moving up from a coaching role to onboard strategist. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World.com/nz Posted 18 Jan 11:53 NZDT Look out for a starfish invasion. Look out for a starfish invasion. It is one of five species focused on by the National Marine High Risk Site Surveillance Asterias amurensis, or the Northern Pacific seastar is a huge starfish (up to 50cm in diameter) that is described by the Ministry for Primary Industries as an eating machine and its favourite food includes mussels, clams, scallops and other shellfish. by Marinepests.nz Posted 18 Jan 11:37 NZDT SailGP Inspire - Day 2: Fresh breeze test Fevas SailGP Inspire - Day 2: Fresh breeze test Fevas Nathan Sopher and Lauchlan Wills lead after the first day of racing in the SailGP Inspire RS Fevas Nathan Sopher and Lauchlan Wills have taken an early lead in the RS Feva event, part of SailGP Inspire. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World.com/nz Posted 18 Jan 09:34 NZDT Clarisse Crémer in the Vendée Globe week 10 Clarisse Crémer in the Vendée Globe week 10 The skipper of L'Occitane en Provence intends to play every card in her possession Back in the northern hemisphere since Wednesday, January 15, when she crossed the equator "back" at 07h21'16'' UTC, Clarisse Crémer is finally benefiting from steadier winds, enabling her to continue to lengthen her stride towards Les Sables d'Olonne. by L'Occitane Sailing Team Posted 18 Jan 06:43 NZDT Sébastien Simon completes podium Sébastien Simon completes podium The 34-year-old skipper was ecstatic to finish the course and do so on the podium The podium in the 10th edition of the Vendée Globe solo round-the-world race was completed in the early hours of today, when the French sailor Sébastien Simon returned to his home port of Les Sables d'Olonne. by Ed Gorman / IMOCA Globe Series Posted 18 Jan 06:31 NZDT Sébastien Simon 3rd in the Vendée Globe Sébastien Simon 3rd in the Vendée Globe The first Les Sables d'Olonne skipper to finish on podium in race history "The welcome was extraordinary, despite the freezing cold. It was an incredible moment, and I will retain such unforgettable memories of it. Everything went by so quickly that I feel like I left yesterday." by Vendée Globe media Posted 18 Jan 04:44 NZDT Three epic performances fill Vendée Globe podium Three epic performances fill Vendée Globe podium Charlie Dalin set a new Vendée Globe record with his win after a 'perfect' race Charlie Dalin slipped across the finishing line of the 10th Vendée Globe on board his MACIF Santé Prévoyance, completing an epic journey and putting the final touch on a phenomenal sporting achievement. by The Ocean Race Posted 18 Jan 03:28 NZDT New signings and new T-Foils for Emirates GBR New signings and new T-Foils for Emirates GBR Ahead of this weekend's ITM New Zealand Sail Grand Prix The Emirates Great Britain SailGP Team has unveiled its new signings and new T-Foils ahead of the ITM New Zealand Sail Grand Prix in Auckland this weekend. It is the first time SailGP has held an event in New Zealand's largest city. by Emirates GBR SailGP Team Posted 18 Jan 02:15 NZDT Rolex SailGP Championship will debut this weekend Rolex SailGP Championship will debut this weekend Eleven teams will get to grips with the newest technology, titanium T-Foils The Rolex SailGP Championship will debut in front of its largest ticketed crowd this weekend, as the ITM New Zealand Sail Grand Prix touches down in Auckland. by SailGP Posted 17 Jan 23:01 NZDT Vendée Globe Friday 17th January Update Vendée Globe Friday 17th January Update Séb Simon completes Vendée Globe podium French skipper Sébastien Simon crossed the Vendée Globe finish line in third place at 00:27 UTC on Friday January 17, after 67 days, 12 hours and 25 minutes of racing, finishing 2 days and 17 hours behind the overall winner. by Mark Jardine Posted 17 Jan 20:57 NZDT 2025 ORC VPP and Rules now available 2025 ORC VPP and Rules now available New innovations in certificates, scoring and the ORC VPP After a year of input and development to the class rules and the VPP, and several weeks after their approval at the ORC Annual General Meeting in November, the ORC announces its 2025 rules and software are ready for the global sailboat racing community. by Offshore Racing Congress Posted 17 Jan 18:55 NZDT