Final ETNZ Merchandise Clearance Sale Final ETNZ Merchandise Clearance Sale Discounts of up to 80% off, stock up on official America's Cup and ETNZ merchandise The ETNZ Merchandise Clearance Sale is back for one final weekend – and this is your chance to grab incredible deals before it's gone! by Emirates Team NZ Store Posted 21 Nov 01:34 NZDT Vendée Globe Race - Day 12 - Ruyant leads Vendée Globe Race - Day 12 - Ruyant leads Thomas Ruyant takes over lead. Keel problems for Fabrice Amedeo Sam Goodchild continues to lead the Vendee Globe Race for the second successive day, as leaders clear the Doldrums. Race control has reported Keel problem for Fabrice Amedeo on Nexans - Wewise. by Richard Gladwell, Sail-World NZ Posted 21 Nov 15:37 NZDT America's Cup: Ben Ainslie reflects America's Cup: Ben Ainslie reflects Ben Ainslie's thoughts subsequent to his riposte to the Kiwi sport commentator Topics covered include his most memorable moment of the Cup, his thoughts subsequent to his riposte to the Kiwi sport commentator and much more in this frank review of the Brits performance in the 2024 America's Cup. by Ainslie and Ainslie Posted 21 Nov 03:26 NZDT Vendée Globe Race - Day 11 - Speed record Vendée Globe Race - Day 11 - Speed record Sam Goodchild take over lead, Yoann Richomme sets a new single handed monohull speed record Sam Goodchild (Vulnerable) is the new Vendée Globe Race leader. Yoann Richomme sets a new 24hr distance record 551.84nm. Latest daily review/update video report. by Richard Gladwell, Sail-World NZ Posted 21 Nov 03:19 NZDT Dylan Fletcher named Emirates GBR's new Driver Dylan Fletcher named Emirates GBR's new Driver As Portsmouth revealed as location for the Emirates Great Britain Sail Grand Prix in 2025 The Emirates Great Britain SailGP Team has named its new Driver as the Olympic gold medallist, America's Cup Helm and Moth World Champion Dylan Fletcher. by Emirates GBR SailGP Team Posted 14 Nov 23:33 NZDT 2024 44Cup Nanny Cay Day 1 2024 44Cup Nanny Cay Day 1 Team Nika on the ropes as Charisma excels Despite an unpromising forecast, Tortola came good for the opening day of the 44Cup Nanny Cay with PRO Maria Torrijo and the race team from the Royal BVI Yacht Club laying on three races, held in 6-14 knots from the east to southeast. by 44Cup Posted 22 Nov 14:11 NZDT Clarisse Crémer in the Vendée Globe week 2 Clarisse Crémer in the Vendée Globe week 2 "Happy to to be where I am" Having entered a particularly active Doldrums on Wednesday, Clarisse Crémer was only stuck there for 24 hours, and has already returned to steadier winds and double-digit speeds on Thursday afternoon. by L'Occitane Sailing Team Posted 22 Nov 09:31 NZDT Samo Vidic wins the Yacht Racing Image Award Samo Vidic wins the Yacht Racing Image Award For the second consecutive year Slovenian yacht racing photographer Samo Vidic has claimed victory in the 14th edition of the international photo competition devoted to the sport of sailing. by Yacht Racing Image Award Posted 22 Nov 09:17 NZDT Vendée Globe Favourites! Vendée Globe Favourites! We ask Marine Industry personalities at METSTRADE who they are supporting You've got your favourites in the Vendée Globe, but while I was at METSTRADE, the annual gathering of the marine industry in Amsterdam, I asked various personalities who their favourites were and why! by Mark Jardine Posted 22 Nov 09:14 NZDT Zhik to supply the NorthStar SailGP Team Zhik to supply the NorthStar SailGP Team As official technical clothing supplier for Season 5 The NorthStar SailGP Team proudly announces ZHIK as its official technical clothing supplier for Season 5 of SailGP. by Zhik Posted 22 Nov 06:00 NZDT Vendée Globe Day 12 Vendée Globe Day 12 A date with a low Thomas Ruyant (VULNERABLE) took over the lead of the Vendée Globe solo race round the world very early this morning benefiting from his position to the west of his rivals which include his teammate British sailor Sam Goodchild who holds second place. by Vendee Globe Media Posted 22 Nov 05:36 NZDT Vendée Globe Thursday Afternoon Update Vendée Globe Thursday Afternoon Update Flying South! Plus exclusive Knut Frostad interview The leaders in the Vendée Globe have now escaped the Doldrums and are flying at 20+ knots towards the eastern tip of South America. by Mark Jardine Posted 22 Nov 04:40 NZDT Introducing the Red Bull Italy SailGP Team Introducing the Red Bull Italy SailGP Team Led by double Olympic gold medallist Ruggero Tita as driver The 12th and final team to join the most exciting racing on water ahead of the 2025 Season has been revealed today - the Red Bull Italy SailGP Team hits the startline this weekend at the Emirates Dubai Sail Grand Prix, presented by P&O Marinas. by SailGP Posted 22 Nov 04:00 NZDT iQFOiL International Games in Shenzhen day 2 iQFOiL International Games in Shenzhen day 2 Light and inconsistent winds early in the day cause delays Day Two of the iQFOiL Asian Championships and iQFOiL International Games brought a packed schedule of races across all fleets, after a challenging start on the opening day, yesterday. by iQFOiL Class Communications Posted 22 Nov 02:26 NZDT New classes at Foiling Week Pensacola 2025 New classes at Foiling Week Pensacola 2025 Adding three fast-foiling boards and an 'open' class discipline Foiling Week Pensacola 2025's line-up has been bolstered with the addition of three fast-foiling boards and an 'open' class discipline, taking it to fourteen classes participating so far. by We Are Foiling Posted 22 Nov 02:10 NZDT Call for Bids Call for Bids 49er and Nacra 17 Classes invite expressions of interest for 2026-2028 The 49er and Nacra 17 Classes invite expressions of interest from host cities, sailing clubs, and organizations to bid by Alexia Lahoud / 49er and Nacra 17 Sailing Posted 21 Nov 23:10 NZDT Vendée Globe Thursday Morning Update Vendée Globe Thursday Morning Update Escape from the Doldrums! The leaders of the Vendée Globe are just now releasing themselves from the grip of the Intertropical Convergence Zone, preparing themselves for the Equator and a ride down the South Atlantic. by Mark Jardine Posted 21 Nov 20:12 NZDT Eight teams jockey for 2024 44Cup podium in BVI Eight teams jockey for 2024 44Cup podium in BVI Racing sets sail Thursday out of Nanny Cay, Tortola in the British Virgin Islands Racing sets sail Thursday out of Nanny Cay, Tortola in the British Virgin Islands for the concluding event of the 2024 44Cup. by 44Cup Posted 21 Nov 13:40 NZDT SiFi says the Doldrums could be messy SiFi says the Doldrums could be messy And look out for Dalin in the the Vendée Globe The Doldrums might cause a big shake-up at the front of the fleet and watch out for Charlie Dalin are two of the key messages from Simon Fisher as this fascinating Vendée Globe reaches the end of its 10th day. by Ed Gorman / IMOCA Globe Series Posted 21 Nov 09:25 NZDT Vendée Globe Day 11 Vendée Globe Day 11 Richomme rockets to new 24 hour distance record One week on exactly since Nico Lunven (HOLCIM-PRB) set a new solo 24 hours monohull distance record, Paprec Arkéa solo skipper Yoann Richomme dramatically bettered that mark this morning on the Vendée Globe. by Vendee Globe Media Posted 21 Nov 07:02 NZDT iQFOiL International Games in Shenzhen day 1 iQFOiL International Games in Shenzhen day 1 A typhoon passing not too far from the coast created unstable wind and heavy rain The first day of racing at the iQFOiL Asian Championships and iQFOiL International Games faced challenging conditions, with only the Senior Men's fleet managing to complete a race. by iQFOiL Class Communications Posted 21 Nov 05:34 NZDT 29er Eurocup Series 2025 official schedule 29er Eurocup Series 2025 official schedule 11 events across Europe at renowned sailing venues Following the incredible success of the 2024 edition, the Notice of Series (NOS) has officially been published, revealing the event schedule, rules, and essential details for competitors, coaches, and fans. by International 29er Class Posted 21 Nov 04:26 NZDT 2025 Tasar Europeans and Worlds set for Lake Garda 2025 Tasar Europeans and Worlds set for Lake Garda The Italian lake has long been a mecca for sailors around the globe The excitement in the Tasar sailing community is building as they prepare to have their European and World Championships 2025 in the renowned sailing haven of Lake Garda, Italy. by Heather Forton Posted 20 Nov 20:22 NZDT 2024 Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race media launch 2024 Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race media launch A diverse and competitive fleet of 108 yachts is set to compete A fleet of 108 yachts is set to take on the Cruising Yacht Club of Australia's (CYCA) 79th Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race (RSHYR) on 26 December at 1300 hours. by RSHYR Media Posted 20 Nov 20:20 NZDT Vendée Globe Wednesday Morning Update Vendée Globe Wednesday Morning Update Dodging the Doldrums Within the next few hours the leaders in the Vendée Globe will enter the Doldrums, the Intertropical Convergence Zone between the weather systems in the North and South Atlantic, which is notoriously fickle and unpredictable. by Mark Jardine Posted 20 Nov 19:22 NZDT 18ft Skiff Sixt Spring Championship Final Preview 18ft Skiff Sixt Spring Championship Final Preview The Rag & Famish Hotel team have dominated the season so far Three of the best teams in 2024-25 season fleet put on a great exhibition of power, speed racing in a 25-30 knot nor'easter on Sydney Harbour last Sunday with only a few secs separating them for more than two-thirds of the long course by Frank Quealey Posted 20 Nov 15:54 NZDT Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race preview Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race preview 2024 edition will be the 79th of the 628-nautical mile (1,163 kilometre) offshore race Since its inauguration nearly 80 years ago, the Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race has built an esteemed global reputation and become one of the most famous fixtures on the international sporting calendar. by Quinag Posted 20 Nov 12:19 NZDT SailGP: Black Foils step up to Season 5 SailGP: Black Foils step up to Season 5 Black Foils will face two new teams and changes to most of the fleet's line ups in Dubai Arriving in Dubai ahead of the opening event of the biggest SailGP season yet, the Black Foils are thriving on the unknown and enthusiasm of fresh faces in what is expected to be an unpredictable start to racing. by Black Foils Media Posted 20 Nov 11:25 NZDT A new OK Dinghy World No. 1 A new OK Dinghy World No. 1 Former World Champion Roger Blasse from Australia For the first time ever the former two time OK Dinghy world champion, Roger Blasse, from Australia, is the OK Dinghy World No.1. He moves up seven places in the final World Ranking List of 2024 to take the top spot for the first time. by Robert Deaves Posted 20 Nov 11:00 NZDT iQFOiL International Games start tomorrow iQFOiL International Games start tomorrow With Asian Championships in Shenzhen, China The 2024 iQFOiL Asian Championships and iQFOiL Youth & Junior Asian Championships, alongside the iQFOiL International Games, have begun in Shenzhen, Yantian District, China. by iQFOiL Class Communications Posted 20 Nov 08:02 NZDT Vendée Globe Day 10 Vendée Globe Day 10 A birthday bonus for Goodchild but Doldrums beckon Having battled for the best part of three days to the escape Doldrum like conditions which have prevailed in place of the trade winds that would normally have been accelerating the Vendée Globe fleet south at speed, now it is time for the real thing. by Vendee Globe Media Posted 20 Nov 06:19 NZDT SailGP and Vendee Globe news SailGP and Vendee Globe news SailGP Season 5, Vendee Globe, and Sailing Grand Slam news While much of the global sailing news cycle is (rightly) focused on the Vendee Globe fleet, which left Les Sables d'Olonne, France, on November 10 bound for a planetary lap via the three great capes, SailGP is also having a moment. by David Schmidt Posted 20 Nov 05:00 NZDT RS Venture Connect Worlds awarded certification RS Venture Connect Worlds awarded certification Silver Level Clean Regatta The RS Venture Connect Class Association is proud to announce that the 2024 World Championship has been awarded Silver Level Clean Regatta Certification by Sailors for the Sea. by RS Venture Class Association Posted 20 Nov 04:28 NZDT RORC Caribbean 600 news RORC Caribbean 600 news RORC Nelson's Cup Series is now a stand-alone event The stage is set for an electrifying 16th edition of the RORC Caribbean 600, starting Monday 24th February 2025, from Antigua. The early entries in IRC Zero reveal a fierce battle among some of the most advanced offshore racing machines on the planet. by Louay Habib Posted 20 Nov 02:16 NZDT Breakthrough in Monitoring Detects Rig Danger Breakthrough in Monitoring Detects Rig Danger Before you even leave the dock What if you knew your rig was about to fail due to fatigue, before even boarding your yacht? You could simply book in for a service and get back to safe sailing as soon as possible. by Cyclops Marine Posted 19 Nov 22:00 NZDT Marine Auctions: November Online Auction Marine Auctions: November Online Auction Bidding to Open on Friday 22 November and Close on Thursday, 28 November 2024 at 2pm AEST Bidding to Open on Friday 22 November and Close on Thursday, 28 November 2024 at 2pm AEST. by Marine Auctions Posted 19 Nov 21:13 NZDT Vendée Globe Tuesday Morning Update Vendée Globe Tuesday Morning Update Why go West in the South Atlantic? A question we've been asked a lot in the Vendée Globe is why head West in the South Atlantic when the Cape of Good Hope is to the East. by Mark Jardine Posted 19 Nov 19:32 NZDT Conrad to present at Ocean Sustainability Forum Conrad to present at Ocean Sustainability Forum The 'Crazy Kiwi' is currently competing in his second Vendee Globe The 'Crazy Kiwi', Conrad Colman, is currently competing in his second Vendee Globe, this time aboard MS Amlin. by Ocean Crusaders Posted 19 Nov 19:14 NZDT Festival of Sails 2025 on track to break records Festival of Sails 2025 on track to break records More than double the regatta entries compared to this time last year The 2025 Festival of Sails is set for a record-breaking turnout, with more than double the regatta entries compared to this time last year. by Royal Geelong Yacht Club Posted 19 Nov 18:21 NZDT “Science Mission accomplished!” “Science Mission accomplished!” Boris Herrmann deploys Weather Buoy during Vendée Globe Boris Herrmann, skipper of Team Malizia, deployed a weather buoy northwest of Cabo Verde this afternoon while racing in the Vendée Globe. by Team Malizia Posted 19 Nov 12:24 NZDT Vendée Globe Day 9: Vendée Globe Day 9: Not Out of the Woods Yet Vendée Globe leader Sam Goodchild has seen his lead shrink progressively as the skippers chasing behind him and to his west have held on to wind for slightly longer than he has, the British skipper descending south into light, light airs again. by Vendee Globe Media Posted 19 Nov 06:33 NZDT Vendee Globe - Day 8 - Fleet now moving Vendee Globe - Day 8 - Fleet now moving British sailor Sam Goodchild looks set to take charge of the Vendée Globe Race Only a handful of the IMOCA60s are turning in double figure VMG (Velocity Made Good) speeds, and the top VMG over 24hrs was 12.7kts recorded by Nicholas Lunven (Holcim PRB). by Richard Gladwell, Sail-World NZ Posted 19 Nov 04:32 NZDT GKA Freestyle Kite World Cup Cauipe concludes GKA Freestyle Kite World Cup Cauipe concludes Switzerland's Maxime Chabloz breaks 'nearly-man' taboo with first World Cup win Switzerland's Maxime Chabloz broke his losing streak when he got his first victory at the Copa Kitley GKA Freestyle Kite World Cup Cauipe, while Bruna Kajiya made it back-to-back wins in front of ecstatic home fans in Brazil. by Ian MacKinnon Posted 19 Nov 02:28 NZDT 18ft Skiffs: Blasting on Sydney Harbour 18ft Skiffs: Blasting on Sydney Harbour The commentary team put the seabreeze at 18kts plus - it looked a lot more willing towards the end It was all on during Sunday's racing on Sydney harbour in the 18ft Skiffs. The commentary team put the seabreeze at 18kts plus - it looked a lot more willing than that towards the race end. by 18 Footers TV Posted 19 Nov 00:22 NZDT Harken International Youth Match Racing Countdown Harken International Youth Match Racing Countdown Excitement builds at the Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club The excitement is building as the 30th Harken International Youth Match Racing Championship approaches, with just three days until the first race. by Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club Posted 18 Nov 13:27 NZDT Gloves off! (Or is that actually gloves on?) Gloves off! (Or is that actually gloves on?) Gloves off, bare-knuckle street fighter style, or tape the hands up and go the padded mitts Well now... Isn't that actually a really good point. Normally, you'd say it was gloves off, time to get physical in a bare-knuckle street fighter sense. by John Curnow, Sail-World.com AUS Editor Posted 18 Nov 10:00 NZDT Vendée Globe Day 8: Play it again Sam! Vendée Globe Day 8: Play it again Sam! Goodchild on the rise again as Sébastien Simon takes the lead Sébastien Simon (Groupe Dubreuil), the French skipper who grew up in Les Sables d'Olonne with the Vendée Globe as the backdrop to his life, is Sunday's new leader of the solo non-stop round the world race. by Vendee Globe Media Posted 18 Nov 05:57 NZDT 18ft Skiff Sixt Spring Championship Race 5 18ft Skiff Sixt Spring Championship Race 5 Another brilliant exhibition by the Rag & Famish Hotel team in the strong north-east wind The Rag & Famish Hotel team of Harry Price, Max Paul and Finn Rodowicz continued their domination of the 2024-25 Australian 18 Footers League with another brilliant exhibition in the strong north-east wind conditions on a near-deserted Sydney Harbour. by Frank Quealey Posted 17 Nov 21:58 NZDT