Pyewacket 70 race-ready for more wins Pyewacket 70 race-ready for more wins Pyewacket 70 - one of the world's top offshore and trans-oceanic race boats is ready for a new team As the sun sets on Roy Disney's latest campaign with the V070 Pyewacket 70, the sailing world looks forward the next era of one of the world's most successful and storied offshore racers. by MCD Boutique Yacht Brokerage Posted 19 Sep 17:27 NZST SailGP: Germany score first Event win - Day 2 SailGP: Germany score first Event win - Day 2 The German crew led by Erik Heil sailed consistently, on a day where inconsistency was punished. Perhaps it was not surprising that in a nation known for its horology, that the time-clock should have played such a dominant role for the Final day of SailGP Switzerland. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World.com/nz Posted 22 Sep 03:07 NZST America's Cup: Controversial agreement signed America's Cup: Controversial agreement signed According to Italian media, the secret AC Partnership agreement has been signed by CoR/D* International sailing journalist, Fabio Pozo, writing for the Milan based newspaper La Stampa, reports that the secret America's Cup Partnership (ACP) agreement is expected to be signed next week. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World.com/nz Posted 21 Sep 22:46 NZST Women's Match Racing Worlds in Chicago overall Women's Match Racing Worlds in Chicago overall History made: Match in Pink Team wins fifth consecutive title Pauline Courtois and her Match in Pink by Normandy Elite Team from Le Havre in France have once again proven their dominance in the sport of match racing, capturing their fifth consecutive World Sailing Women's Match Racing World Championship title by Women's WMRT Posted 21 Sep 21:21 NZST SailGP: NZ's Blackfoils have work to do in Geneva SailGP: NZ's Blackfoils have work to do in Geneva NZ's Black Foils had an end to end victory in SailGP's first ever race on Lake Geneva. A wire to wire victory in SailGP's first ever race on Lake Geneva provided the Black Foils' (NZL) highlight of a challenging opening day in Switzerland. However their second and third races dropped them down the leaderboard. by Ben Mackey - Black Foils Posted 21 Sep 13:35 NZST SailGP: Australia on top in Geneva- Day 1 SailGP: Australia on top in Geneva- Day 1 The Flying Roos (AUS) top of the leaderboard, after the first day of racing in SailGP Switzerland. The Flying Roos sit on top of the leaderboard, after the first day of racing in SailGP Switzerland. This was the first test of the new light air foils, and three races were sailed, all completed within the time limits. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World.com/nz Posted 21 Sep 12:35 NZST America's Cup: Vision for the Naples unveiled America's Cup: Vision for the Naples unveiled Emirates Team NZ and Sport e Salute unveiled the vision for the America's Cup in Naples in 2027. Emirates Team NZ and Sport e Salute, the publicly-owned Italian company responsible for promoting sports and a healthy lifestyle across the nation, unveiled the vision for the Louis Vuitton 38th America's Cup in Naples in 2027. by America's Cup Media Posted 21 Sep 02:30 NZST OK Dinghy Worlds at Lake Garda overall OK Dinghy Worlds at Lake Garda overall Andrew Mills wins after a epic week for the 212 helms Britain's Andrew Mills has won the 2025 OK Dinghy world championship after an epic week of racing on Lake Garda. With only one race possible on the final day, the result was academic to Mills, who was already discarding a second. by Robert Deaves Posted 20 Sep 11:39 NZST Black Foils: New boards and rudders for Geneva Black Foils: New boards and rudders for Geneva Black Foils hope for a better weekend after test racing in light winds on Lake Geneva New boat configurations, fresh water and forecast light wind conditions leading to different crew numbers are set to make for a unique weekend as SailGP hits Geneva for the first time. by Ben Mackey - Black Foils Posted 20 Sep 10:29 NZST Wetsuit Outlet Moth UK Championship Day 1 Wetsuit Outlet Moth UK Championship Day 1 An extraordinary first day of racing in Torbay An extraordinary first day at the Wetsuit Outlet International Moth UK Championship saw four races held and some very tired sailors wondering how they were going to get through three more days of the same. by Mark Jardine Posted 5 Sep 10:06 NZST 2025 Dutch Water Week day 4 2025 Dutch Water Week day 4 At the end of the city's main shopping street, spectators could watch the racing The penultimate day of the Dutch Water Week brought Olympic-class sailing and windsurfing right into the heart of Almere. by Simon Keijzer / Dutch Water Week Posted 21 Sep 23:13 NZST Race to the Finish with Paprec Arkéa Race to the Finish with Paprec Arkéa Zhik is the official gear partner for The Ocean Race Europe The Ocean Race Europe has again proven why it is one of the most demanding tests in sailing. With Zhik as the official gear partner, the Paprec Arkéa crew faced the extremes of Europe's waters equipped for the challenge. by Zhik Posted 21 Sep 20:00 NZST New trophy for 2025 Six Metre Worlds New trophy for 2025 Six Metre Worlds Presented by HM King Juan Carlos of Spain The Opening Ceremony for the 2025 International Six Metre Open and Classic World Championships saw the 29 participating teams from nine nations gather on the waterside lawn of the Seawanhaka Corinthian Yacht Club. by Fiona Brown Posted 21 Sep 15:08 NZST David Porter, King of Sydney Harbour in the 1970s David Porter, King of Sydney Harbour in the 1970s During one of the greatest eras in the 134-year history of the 18ft Skiff class During a 10-year career in the 18s from 1970-71 to 1979-80, inclusive, Dave Porter won the 1975 World Championship, three Australian and five NSW (State) championships as well as numerous club championships. by Frank Quealey Posted 21 Sep 12:50 NZST Another win for MACIF Santé Prévoyance Another win for MACIF Santé Prévoyance Sam Goodchild and Loïs Berrehar victorious in Défi Azimut Lorient Agglomération The British skipper Sam Goodchild, who was a key part of the crew on Biotherm that won The Ocean Race Europe, followed up with victory in the two-handed Défi Azimut - Lorient Agglomération 48 Hours race today. by Ed Gorman Posted 21 Sep 10:52 NZST Team Malizia ends on a high Team Malizia ends on a high Boris Herrmann's team fourth in The Ocean Race Europe After five legs, over 4,500 nautical miles, and six weeks of intense offshore racing, The Ocean Race Europe 2025 concluded today in Boka Bay, Montenegro. Team Malizia delivered a strong performance, climbing the overall leaderboard to finish fourth. by Team Malizia Posted 21 Sep 09:56 NZST A podium finish for Holcim-PRB A podium finish for Holcim-PRB Team showed drive, consistent performance and commitment in The Ocean Race Europe After six weeks of racing, Holcim-PRB sailed its final race of The Ocean Race Europe 2025 today in Montenegro. With a third-place finish in the coastal race in Boka Bay, the Swiss boat secured a spot on the podium, claiming the bronze medal. by Holcim-PRB Posted 21 Sep 09:47 NZST 15th Défi Azimut - Acceleration and extension 15th Défi Azimut - Acceleration and extension Sleep? Dream on! The numerous videos posted by the OBRs (On-Board Reporters) on the Défi Azimut Lorient Agglomération server this morning testify to the infinite patience and the depth of talent required by the crews to make the Occidentale de Sein. by Azimut Posted 21 Sep 08:53 NZST Biotherm takes the win Biotherm takes the win Spectacular Coastal Race in Boka Bay marks the end of The Ocean Race Europe The Boka Bay Coastal Race was a perfect reflection of this edition of The Ocean Race Europe: spectacular. And as they did over and over again during the past six weeks, it was Paul Meilhat's Biotherm who secured victory. by The Ocean Race Posted 21 Sep 06:12 NZST Globe40 2025 update Globe40 2025 update Credit Mutuel arrives in the Cape Verde archipelago Ian Lipinski and Antoine Carpentier on CREDIT MUTUEL marked the start of this second edition of the GLOBE40 with their victory in the first official leg of the event. It was at 08:37 UTC today that they crossed the finish line off the city of Mindelo! by Sirius Events Posted 21 Sep 00:36 NZST Meet Benoit Marie: 6-for-6 and Mini Transat Ready Meet Benoit Marie: 6-for-6 and Mini Transat Ready Six races - six wins Benoit Marie isn't just having a good season — he's having a perfect one onboard his Classe Mini Nicomatic x Petit Bateau. Six races. Six wins. by Cyclops Marine Posted 20 Sep 23:00 NZST Ferrari unveils the Hypersail rig innovations Ferrari unveils the Hypersail rig innovations D-section mast with 90 degree rotation together with a double skin mainsail The Ferrari Hypersail team is pleased to unveil the latest design and engineering innovations developed for the rig and sails of Ferrari's oceanic sailboat. by Ferrari Hypersail Posted 20 Sep 22:28 NZST The latest in fleet monitoring and tracking The latest in fleet monitoring and tracking Join us on October 22nd for an in-depth exploration of the latest in tracking technology Fleet monitoring and tracking are essential for efficiency, safety, and compliance with real-time visibility into fleet movements critical. by Sarah Heron Posted 20 Sep 21:30 NZST 2025 Dutch Water Week day 3 2025 Dutch Water Week day 3 Britain's Micky Beckett continues to lead the ILCA 7 fleet Day Three of the Dutch Water Week, the last stop of the Sailing Grand Slam 2025, brought sunshine and light winds to Almere. by Simon Keijzer / Dutch Water Week Posted 20 Sep 20:53 NZST Women's Match Racing Worlds in Chicago Day 3 Women's Match Racing Worlds in Chicago Day 3 Quarter-Finals set at Women's Match Racing Worlds After a third day of unseasonable light airs on Lake Michigan, the qualifying round-robin stage of the World Sailing Women's Match Racing World Championship concluded, advancing the top eight teams to the quarter-final stage. by Women's WMRT Posted 20 Sep 19:57 NZST 30% OFF Vaikobi Duffel & Dry Bags! 30% OFF Vaikobi Duffel & Dry Bags! This deal ends this Sunday at midnight Whether you're packing for a weekend trip, hitting the water, or just need reliable storage, now's the time to upgrade your gear. by Vaikobi Posted 20 Sep 13:00 NZST Formia to Host 450+ Sailors for ILCA Master Worlds Formia to Host 450+ Sailors for ILCA Master Worlds Sailors from 31 nations have arrived in Italy The 2025 ILCA Master World Championships officially kicked off today in Formia, Italy. This year's event has drawn over 450 sailors from 31 nations, making it one of the largest gatherings of the ILCA Master community worldwide. by Agustín Argüelles Posted 20 Sep 09:24 NZST North Sails Ferrari Hypersail apparel partnership North Sails Ferrari Hypersail apparel partnership Bringing together two iconic brands at the forefront of performance and innovation North Sails today announced a multi-year partnership with Ferrari that brings together two iconic brands at the forefront of performance and innovation in sailing and motorsport. by North Sails Posted 20 Sep 08:00 NZST SailGP prepares for high-stakes Lake Geneva debut SailGP prepares for high-stakes Lake Geneva debut A weekend of tactical, light-air racing on the horizon The Rolex Switzerland Sail Grand Prix begins tomorrow with a weekend of tactical, light-air racing on the horizon. All twelve national teams hit the water today, getting in essential practice laps in the only freshwater venue of the season. by SailGP Posted 20 Sep 07:29 NZST 37 days to the Transat Café L'or 37 days to the Transat Café L'or 72 boat fleet includes 18 female skippers On Sunday, October 26, at 2pm local time the 72 boats registered for the 17th edition of the TRANSAT CAFÉ L'OR Le Havre Normandie will set sail on the most famous double-handed transatlantic race. by Transat Café L'OR Posted 20 Sep 05:15 NZST Uncertainty reigns across Biscay in Défi Azimut Uncertainty reigns across Biscay in Défi Azimut A cracking start for Charal, leading the fleet off the Glénans archipelago Doubt lingers this Thursday regarding the intentions of the wind gods off the coast of Lorient, Brittany. Will the fleet have enough breeze to fill their sails throughout the rectangular course concocted by Race Management? by Azimut Posted 20 Sep 00:41 NZST The Ocean Race Europe is heading towards its final The Ocean Race Europe is heading towards its final All to play for in the final weekend of racing in Boka Bay, Montenegro The Ocean Race Europe 2025 is heading towards its Finale in Boka Bay, Montenegro. With the last points still in play, the final coastal race on Saturday will decide the remaining positions. by The Ocean Race Posted 19 Sep 20:51 NZST SailGP: Artemis is the 13th team to join SailGP SailGP: Artemis is the 13th team to join SailGP ETNZ co-helmsman Nathan Outteridge to be the helmsman for new Swedish SailGP team. SailGP CEO Russell Coutts has announced that the Swedish team Artemis is the 13th team to join the SailGP League. The helmsman will be Nathan Outteridge, currently a co-helmsman with Emirates Team New Zealand. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World.com/nz Posted 19 Sep 20:16 NZST 2025 Dutch Water Week day 2 2025 Dutch Water Week day 2 Some fleets are testing new race formats and scoring systems Day two of Dutch Water Week once again delivered classic Dutch autumn conditions: strong gusty winds, grey skies and occasional rain showers. by Simon Keijzer / Dutch Water Week Posted 19 Sep 19:27 NZST NZ Marine: CEO to transition after 30yrs NZ Marine: CEO to transition after 30yrs After 30 years of outstanding service to the NZ marine industry, CEO Peter Busfield is transitioning After 30 years of outstanding service to the NZ marine industry, Peter Busfield has made the decision to transition from the office of CEO of NZ Marine Industry Assoc to the open water. by Caroline Gibson; NZ Marine Industry Assoc Posted 19 Sep 17:29 NZST Women's Match Racing Worlds in Chicago Day 2 Women's Match Racing Worlds in Chicago Day 2 Teams battle challenging conditions As racing runs into sunset in Chicago The second day of racing at the 2025 World Sailing Women's Match Racing World Championship on Lake Michigan presented challenging conditions for the twelve competing teams as a gradual easterly breeze created a sloppy short swell on the course. by Women's WMRT Posted 19 Sep 17:27 NZST Womens America's Cup opportunities expand Womens America's Cup opportunities expand the pathway for female athletes has never been stronger than in the Louis Vuitton 38th America's Cup 2024 and the inaugural Puig Women's America's Cup was announced following the publication of the Protocol for the Louis Vuitton 37th America's Cup in Barcelona. It was a moment not only for women's sport and equality but showed that the America's Cup was by America's Cup Media Posted 19 Sep 13:29 NZST 48 hours in light airs on the cards 48 hours in light airs on the cards 15th Défi Azimut Lorient Agglomération begins The two-handed Défi Azimut - Lorient Agglomération 48 Hours race set sail from the IMOCA headquarters at Lorient on 18th September, promising a tricky light airs contest for the 12 crews taking part. by Ed Gorman Posted 19 Sep 11:46 NZST OK Dinghy Worlds at Lake Garda Day 4 OK Dinghy Worlds at Lake Garda Day 4 Andrew Mills within reach of title Two more race wins from Britain's Andrew Mills places him within one race of clinching the 2025 OK Dinghy world title on Friday. He took two more emphatic race wins on Thursday on Lake Garda in the windiest conditions so far. by Robert Deaves Posted 19 Sep 11:40 NZST Big colour displays Big colour displays Which would you prefer? A+T Instruments will be at the Monaco Boat Show and at the Les voiles de Saint-Tropez. Hugh will be navigating on SY Sealen B, and Pete will be navigating on SY Mariella. by A+T Instruments Posted 19 Sep 04:00 NZST Exceptional Line-Up for Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez Exceptional Line-Up for Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez Over 240 remarkable yachts will take to the waters of the Gulf of Saint-Tropez Over 240 remarkable yachts will take to the waters of the Gulf of Saint-Tropez from September 27 to October 5, carried by the lively winds of late September that extend the Tropezian summer with its golden light. by Maguelonne Turcat Posted 19 Sep 03:35 NZST 2025 Dutch Water Week day 1 2025 Dutch Water Week day 1 The format with ten participants and new race formats is being tested and evaluated From Wednesday 17 to Sunday 21 September, Almere is hosting the fourth edition of Dutch Water Week. This edition serves as a pilot for the Sailing Grand Slam Final (SGS). by Simon Keijzer / Dutch Water Week Posted 19 Sep 03:08 NZST IMOCA Speed Runs in Lorient IMOCA Speed Runs in Lorient 15th Défi Azimut Lorient Agglomération kicks off Une Battle commenced in the 15th Défi Azimut Lorient Agglomération with a spectacle guaranteed from the get-go. Speed runs left, right and centre in the Courreaux de Groix, followed by a grand parade by an 11-strong fleet of IMOCAs to delight the crowds. by Azimut Posted 19 Sep 00:59 NZST America's Cup: The Elephant(s) in the Room America's Cup: The Elephant(s) in the Room Some shafts of light have been shed on the negotiation positions of the Challengers and Defender. With nearly 250 pages of America's Cup regulations released, it's clear both the Challenger and Defender have ben forced to take a pragmatic stance on the Naples Cup. Some shafts of light have been shed on the positions of the Challengers and Defender. by Richard Gladwell Sail-World NZ Posted 18 Sep 23:04 NZST 80th Rolex Sydney Hobart Hits 100 Entries 80th Rolex Sydney Hobart Hits 100 Entries Sean Langman believes 'Back 2 Black' is the boat to win him the race Sean Langman, Managing Director of Noakes Group, believes his yacht has what it takes to help him secure his first ever win in a Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race. by RSHYR Media Posted 18 Sep 16:33 NZST Women's Match Racing Worlds in Chicago Day 1 Women's Match Racing Worlds in Chicago Day 1 Megan Thomson sets the early pace New Zealand's Megan Thomson and her 2.0 Racing Team made a flawless start to the 2025 World Sailing Women's Match Racing World Championship on Lake Michigan on Wednesday, scoring four wins from four races in challenging light conditions. by Women's WMRT Posted 18 Sep 16:26 NZST OK Dinghy Worlds at Lake Garda Day 3 OK Dinghy Worlds at Lake Garda Day 3 Andrew Mills moves to the top The British team continue to dominate the 2025 OK Dinghy Worlds at Circolo Vela Arco, on Lake Garda. Andrew Mills won both his races on Wednesday, Day 3 of the event, to take the overall lead from Nick Craig, with Charlie Cumbley still in third. by Robert Deaves Posted 18 Sep 16:17 NZST 2025 Cherub UK Nationals at Paignton 2025 Cherub UK Nationals at Paignton Four days of mainly challenging skiff sailing conditions Paignton Sailing Club were excellent hosts of the 2025 Cherub Nationals, Nick and his race team expertly running races over the full 4 days of the event in mainly challenging skiff sailing conditions with one day of lighter winds thrown into the mix. by Andrew Peters Posted 18 Sep 05:46 NZST