1+ hour, 26+ min ago  (367+ words) It was another demanding day on the water for New Zealand's sailors at the Princess Sofia Regatta in Palma, with tricky, shifty conditions again testing the fleet on Day 4 as the regatta builds toward its medal race showdown. George Gautrey…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (632+ words) Will Mason made history at the Young 88 national championships last weekend, becoming the youngest ever helm to win the title after a close regatta. Mason, aboard the aptly named Young Magic, took two wins from seven completed races at the…...

2+ week, 1+ day ago  (464+ words) The stage is set for one of New Zealand's most fiercely contested keelboat regattas, with the 2026 Harken Young 88 National Championships launching this weekend on the waters north of Rangitoto." Hosted by the Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron, the March 21-22 showdown…...

2+ week, 3+ day ago  (753+ words) The 2026 Burnsco Elliott 5.9 national championships delivered a regatta that demanded patience, resilience and nerve " and ultimately confirmed Shapeshifter as the boat to beat in the class once again. Hosted by the Maraetai Boating Club from March 12-14 on the waters of…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago  (229+ words) Several New Zealand crews featured in the fleet at the 2026 JJ Giltinan 18ft Skiff World Championship on Sydney Harbour, with three Kiwi teams finishing across the 27-boat leaderboard after the nine-race regatta. The best-placed New Zealand entry was Shaw and Partners…...

4+ week, 1+ day ago  (232+ words) Our NZCT regional development managers bring you the latest news from their clubs around the country, as well as an important clarification on the Aon Yachting New Zealand club scheme. Thirty-six sailors competed at the 2026 Wellington Schools Regatta, hosted by…...

4+ week, 1+ day ago  (936+ words) Sailing results often hinge on technical precision, composure, and quiet resolve " both on the racecourse and in the protest room. These are qualities that New Zealand's newest international sailing judge, David McIntyre, possesses in abundance. McIntyre was appointed an international…...

1+ mon, 1+ day ago  (224+ words) New Zealand boatbuilding innovation will headline a strong line-up of new launches, technology releases and international premieres at the Auckland Boat Show, from 5 to 8 March 2026, with locally designed and built vessels leading the charge at the country's premier marine event…...

1+ mon, 12+ hour ago  (545+ words) The sailing season has already delivered a packed calendar of national championships, with titles decided across the country and plenty of close racing along the way. Over the past two months, sailors have faced everything from shifty breezes to big…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (625+ words) The BONDS Flying Roos scored their first Grand Prix win in a year as they claimed the spoils in Auckland to move top of the SailGP 2026 Season standings after two events. The Australian outfit bested Emirates Great Britain and Los…...