Dinghy Classes
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Giuseppe Olivi wins Coppa Ponte Vecchio on the Arno River in Florence
Giuseppe Olivi claimed victory at the 2026 Coppa Ponte Vecchio, racing Dinghy 12s along the Arno River beneath Florence's iconic Ponte Vecchio bridge.
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New Zealand sailors claim best ever Finn World Masters haul with three age category podiums
New Zealand sailors delivered their best ever Finn World Masters performance, claiming three age category podiums against 108 competitors from 17 countries on Moreton Bay.
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Dave Ridley tops Rod Davis and John Cutler at record 31-boat Turangi OK Regatta
Dave Ridley topped Rod Davis and John Cutler at the Turangi OK Regatta, a record 31-boat fleet and World Championship qualifier on Lake Taupō in March 2025.
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Wills and Handley claim RS Feva nationals title at Wakatere with steady 16-point scorecard
Lauchy Wills and Will Handley claimed the 2026 RS Feva National Championship at Wakatere Boating Club with a steady 16-point scorecard across eight races.
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Westlake Boys and Girls sweep NZ Secondary Schools Team Sailing titles at Parua Bay
Westlake Boys and Girls swept the 2026 NZ Secondary Schools Team Sailing titles at Parua Bay, with the Girls claiming four consecutive Women's division crowns.
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Auckland 14-year-old Zofia Wells wins NZ Optimist open title in historic first for women
14-year-old Zofia Wells becomes the first girl to win the NZ Optimist National Championship open title, dominating 85 sailors by 18 points in New Plymouth.
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38 boats contest 2026 Sunburst Nationals at Wakatere Boating Club
38 boats contest the 2026 NZ Sunburst National Championship at Wakatere Boating Club, Narrow Neck Beach, 16-18 January across three competitive fleets.
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World top-five ILCA sailors join 100-boat fleet for Bay of Islands nationals in January
World top-five ILCA sailors head to Paihia for the 2026 NZ ILCA Nationals at Bay of Islands Yacht Club, 14-18 January. Nearly 100 boats, live tracking and top Kiwi talent.
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Europe Class Nationals head to Napier as sailors back Cook Strait trip
The Europe Class Nationals return to Napier for the Summer Regatta. Discover the class culture and why sailors are eager to cross Cook Strait to compete.
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Nelson hosts 2026 NZ Europe Dinghy Nationals and worlds qualification regatta
Nelson hosts the 2026 NZ Europe Dinghy National Championship on 10-11 January, doubling as the worlds qualification regatta. Ten sailors compete for the title.
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Luke Deegan Makes History as First Non-European to Win OK Dinghy European Championship
In a historic first, New Zealand’s Luke Deegan has claimed victory at the 2024 OK Dinghy European Championship in Palma, Spain, becoming the first non-European—and the first New Zealander—to ever win the prestigious title.
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