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 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 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 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 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 International Women's Champs deadline extended International Women's Champs deadline extended New York Yacht Club has decided to extend invitation requests to May 15 More than two dozen teams from 11 countries have officially requested an invitation for the inaugural New York Yacht Club International Women's Championship. by New York Yacht Club Posted 11 Apr 07:34 NZST Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta excitement building Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta excitement building The Sailing Instructions and course charts are now online We're pleased to let you know that the Sailing Instructions and course charts for the 2025 Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta are now posted on our website. by Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta Posted 11 Apr 07:32 NZST McIntyre Mini Globe Leg 2 Update McIntyre Mini Globe Leg 2 Update The vast Pacific Ocean has thrown down the gauntlet to the fleet The Pacific - two weeks in! A Test of Grit, Wit, and Seamanship on the World's Greatest Ocean, on the world's smallest yachts, in the world's only around the world yacht race currently sailing. by McIntyre Mini Globe Race Posted 11 Apr 02:58 NZST FD Yachts partners with Tall Ships America FD Yachts partners with Tall Ships America Becoming the first member of its prestigious Leadership Circle Tall Ships America® proudly announces that FD Yachts has become the first member of its prestigious Leadership Circle, establishing a strategic partnership aimed at expanding sail training opportunities. by FD Yachts Posted 11 Apr 01:58 NZST SailGP Rio event cancelled SailGP Rio event cancelled After identifying a defect in select wingsails across the F50 fleet After identifying a defect in select wingsails across the F50 fleet, SailGP has made the difficult decision to cancel next month's Rio event (May 3-4) in order to facilitate required repairs ahead of New York and the remainder of the 2025 Season. by SailGP Posted 11 Apr 01:15 NZST SailGP: F50's sent for wingsail checks SailGP: F50's sent for wingsail checks The SailGP fleet has been diverted "to a shipyard" for wingsail checks. Reports by Brazilian newspaper OGlobo's website that the SailGP fleet has been diverted "to a shipyard" for wingsail checks, have been confirmed. The Brazil SailGP event has been cancelled. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World.com/nz Posted 10 Apr 19:20 NZST World Sailing welcomes LA28 athlete quota World Sailing welcomes LA28 athlete quota The Int. Olympic Committee's has announced the of athlete Quotas, Sports and Events for LA28 World Sailing has welcomed the International Olympic Committee's announcement of athlete quotas, sports and events for the 2028 Olympics, due to be held in Los Angeles. by World Sailing/Sail-World.com/nz Posted 10 Apr 12:51 NZST 2026 29er Worlds & Europeans schedule & venues 2026 29er Worlds & Europeans schedule & venues Kiel, Germany and Lake Lipno, Czech Republic to host the events We're thrilled to officially announce the venues and dates for the 2026 29er World Championship and 29er European Championship! by International 29er Class Posted 10 Apr 07:12 NZST Small crews, big ambitions Small crews, big ambitions Double-handed teams in the Rolex Fastnet Race The past few editions of the Rolex Fastnet Race have seen a burgeoning double-handed contingent fighting some of the most tightly fought battles on the course. by Rupert Holmes / RORC Posted 10 Apr 07:08 NZST INEOS Britannia withdraws from 38th America's Cup INEOS Britannia withdraws from 38th America's Cup Decision has been taken after protracted negotiation with Athena Racing INEOS Britannia announces that it has withdrawn its intention to challenge for the next America's Cup. The decision has been taken after a protracted negotiation with Athena Racing Ltd following the conclusion of 37th America's Cup in Barcelona. by INEOS Britannia Posted 10 Apr 05:35 NZST Hyde's new B1 designs win F15 UK Inlands Hyde's new B1 designs win F15 UK Inlands A close fought battle in varied conditions as the fleet builds towards the World Championship A close fought battle with Hyde's One Design Sales Manager, Ben McGrane, winning crewed by Scott Dawson. Conditions were varied for the weekend with strong winds on Saturday and a more moderate Sunday. Another great result for the new B1 designs! by Hyde Sails Posted 9 Apr 19:00 NZST WASZP Games: 245 entries and counting WASZP Games: 245 entries and counting There are expectations there could be 300 entries for July's event The Northern hemisphere event season is nearly upon us. With that comes incredible excitement for the biggest season of WASZP racing yet. The jewel in the crown is the 2025 International WASZP Games held in Weymouth, UK. by WASZP Class Posted 9 Apr 17:54 NZST Mini Globe Race, Princesa Sofía Mallorca news Mini Globe Race, Princesa Sofía Mallorca news McIntyre Mini Globe Race news, Princesa Sofía report, Charleston Race Week As global financial markets melt faster than spring snowpack in the American West, I find myself daydreaming more and more of simply setting sail. by David Schmidt Posted 9 Apr 02:59 NZST America's Cup: Proposed Cup changes America's Cup: Proposed Cup changes Several parties associated with the America's Cup have talked of radical changes coming. Loose-lipped UK parties associated with the America's Cup have revealed radical changes being mooted for the way the America's Cup is to be organised for future events. But will they gain gained traction, this time? A lot has changed in 20years. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World.com Posted 9 Apr 00:03 NZST 16th Pantaenius Yacht Racing Image Award open 16th Pantaenius Yacht Racing Image Award open This prestigious event will be significantly enhanced by the support and passion of Pantaenius This prestigious event will be significantly enhanced by the support and passion of Pantaenius, Europe's leading specialist in yacht and boat insurance. by Yacht Racing Image Award Posted 8 Apr 22:35 NZST Developing Asia: Marinas and Superyachts. Developing Asia: Marinas and Superyachts. Industry leaders headline at the Southeast Asia Yachting Conference 2025 The Southeast Asia Yachting Conference 2025 (SEAYC 2025) is a sell-out success with over 150 delegates signed up for the two-day programme starting today, Tuesday 8 April, 2025. by Suzy Rayment, APSA Posted 8 Apr 13:32 NZST For the love of small, fast boats - the Cape 26 For the love of small, fast boats - the Cape 26 Chickens, eggs, and boats. Until now, had never, ever put that lot together! The proverbial chicken, an egg, and boats. Not entirely sure I had ever pondered that until after my recent conversation with Davey James and Mark Mills. The genesis for the discussion was the reveal of the new Cape 26 OD.... by John Curnow, Sail-World.com AUS Editor Posted 7 Apr 10:00 NZST NZL Sailing Team: Bronze for Ten Have NZL Sailing Team: Bronze for Ten Have Veerle Ten Have starts new Olympic campaign with bronze at Princess Sofia Trophy The 24-year-old Tauranga sailor claimed bronze in the women's iQFOiL at the 2025 Princess Sofia Trophy regatta in Palma, Mallorca on Saturday following a strong display of speed and consistency in her first major regatta since finishing 10th in Marseille. by Eduan Roos/Yachting NZ Posted 6 Apr 19:54 NZST Sail Port Stephens Passage Series overall Sail Port Stephens Passage Series overall Cream rises in phenomenal finale at Port Stephens It was a fitting finale to the 2025 Sail Port Stephens Passage Series (Commodores Cup), with crews aboard the 105 yachts enjoying the kind of premium sailing conditions that attracts boats from as far as the Gold Coast and Melbourne to the event. by Sail Port Stephens Media Posted 6 Apr 18:19 NZST Emma Wilson crowned outright champion Emma Wilson crowned outright champion Overall winner of the 54 Trofeo Princesa Sofia Mallorca Winner of the Women's iQFOiL windsurfing competition, Great Britain's Emma Wilson has been crowned outright champion of 54 Trofeo Princesa Sofía Mallorca by FERGUS Hotels. by Trofeo S.A.R. Princesa Sofía Posted 6 Apr 15:48 NZST Trofeo Princesa Sofia wraps up in Palma Trofeo Princesa Sofia wraps up in Palma Sailors faced everything from strong winds and big waves to light airs and flat water The 54th edition of the Trofeo Princesa Sofia wrapped up on April 5th in Palma de Mallorca after a week of challenging and varied racing conditions. by Alexia Lahoud / 49er and Nacra 17 Sailing Posted 6 Apr 04:30 NZDT Trofeo Princesa Sofia Mallorca by FERGUS overall Trofeo Princesa Sofia Mallorca by FERGUS overall Great Britain tops medal table as the event enjoys a fabulous finale The showcase curtain-raiser to the new Los Angeles 2028 Olympic cycle, Mallorca's famous 54 Trofeo Princesa Sofía Mallorca by FERGUS Hotels started in perfect sunshine and seabreezes last Monday and today came to a fabulous conclusion. by Trofeo S.A.R. Princesa Sofía Posted 6 Apr 04:16 NZDT Trofeo Princesa Sofia Mallorca by FERGUS day 5 Trofeo Princesa Sofia Mallorca by FERGUS day 5 It's a fab four in a row for Beckett but Saturday is Medal Day Sofía as the first major Olympic sailing regatta of the Los Angeles 2028 cycle, the Balearics' giant 54 Trofeo Princesa Sofía Mallorca by FERGUS Hotels rolls into Saturday's big finalé, the Medal races by Trofeo S.A.R. Princesa Sofía Posted 5 Apr 14:57 NZDT Early steps towards a more sailor-centric circuit Early steps towards a more sailor-centric circuit The Sailing Grand Slam (SGS) brings together five major international events Sailors don't like paperwork, red tape or excessive amounts of admin. Which is why the Sailing Grand Slam is pushing towards a more sailor-friendly system. by Kiel Week Posted 5 Apr 04:57 NZDT Sail Port Stephens Passage Series day 4 Sail Port Stephens Passage Series day 4 All sweetness and light airs With the switch flicked to signature Sail Port Stephens conditions, sunshine and a light south-westerly, the stage was set for a banner edition of the 2025 Passage Series on Thursday. by Sail Port Stephens Media Posted 5 Apr 00:55 NZDT Vaikobi Launches New Board Short Collection Vaikobi Launches New Board Short Collection With a buy second pair half price deal Vaikobi, a leader in high-performance ocean sports apparel, is proud to introduce its latest collection of men's boardshorts: the Newport Boardies and Paddle Boardies. Designed for comfort, sports versatility and hydrodynamic efficiency. by Vaikobi Posted 4 Apr 11:00 NZDT Transat Paprec skippers under the microscope Transat Paprec skippers under the microscope Favorites, outsiders, newbies… In 12 days' time, the iconic 100% mixed transatlantic race between Concarneau and Saint-Barthélemy, Transat Paprec, will get under way. by Transat Paprec Posted 4 Apr 10:51 NZDT Trofeo Princesa Sofia Mallorca by FERGUS day 4 Trofeo Princesa Sofia Mallorca by FERGUS day 4 Getting that winning mojo back on the Bay of Palma Coming as it does as the first major all-classes regatta after the Paris 2024 Olympics, the huge 54 Trofeo Princesa Sofía Mallorca by FERGUS Hotels sailing regatta represents the perfect opportunity to rebuild dented confidence. by Trofeo S.A.R. Princesa Sofía Posted 4 Apr 08:32 NZDT