GoBoating's Articles

Liv Mackay and Hannah Mills on breaking barriers, gender equity, and SailGP’s high-stakes evolution

The high-speed, adrenaline-pumping world of SailGP brings together elite athletes, cutting-edge technology, and intense competition on a global stage.

The competition heats up in the Waka Ama Sprint Championships

Rough seas, hard lessons: The safety debate after the 2024 Sydney to Hobart tragedy

We consider the Rolex Sydney to Hobart race’s safety protocols and the balance between adventure and responsibility in competitive sailing.

The Exotic Caulerpa threat to Waiheke Island

New Zealand’s pristine waters face a growing threat: the spread of exotic caulerpa, an invasive seaweed that has recently been found around Waiheke Island, including Thompson’s Point and Onetangi Bay.

The 11th RORC Transatlantic Race sets sail

SailGP - Leo Takahashi tells us about his first day of training in Auckland

Being a typical summer’s afternoon in Auckland, it was hot but windy. as I waited to interview Black Foils flight controller, Leo Takahashi, after the first day of training in Auckland.

Home advantage might not be the deciding factor in this weekend's ITM New Zealand Sail Grand Prix

The countdown is on for SailGP’s inaugural visit to Auckland, set for this coming weekend (18-19 January 2025.)

Sailing for all: The World Sailing Inclusion Championships break new ground

World Sailing has unveiled a breakthrough initiative: the launch of the first-ever World Sailing Inclusion Championships.

Russell Boating Club’s 49th Tall Ships Regatta: A celebratory spectacle of sail and tradition

The 11th RORC Transatlantic race: Experience meets adventure

New Zealand Power Boating: 53rd Gold Cup set to thrill

The New Zealand Power Boating 53rd Gold Cup is a hallmark event in New Zealand’s powerboating scene, combining competitive racing, diverse boat classes, and a vibrant community atmosphere.