Sailing

Wellington sailor Oakley Marsh to race Brittany's Defi Paprec after years on the dock

Wellington sailor Oakley Marsh steps off the dock and onto the start line of the Defi Paprec in Brittany, racing a Figaro BENETEAU 3 toward an Ocean Race dream.

Sardinia AC40 racing kicks off Friday with Emirates Team New Zealand as top seed

Eight AC40 foiling yachts race in Sardinia from 22 May 2026. Meet the crews, discover the format, and find out who could win the Louis Vuitton trophy.

Day 2 at Perros-Guirec village

49er, 49erFX and Nacra 17 World Championships, Day 2: Mattias Coutts and Oscar Gunn surge up standings on dramatic day for New Zealand

NZ 49er crews excel on day 2 of World Championships in France. Menzies/Lee Rush hold 7th while Coutts/Gunn surge 26 places in survival conditions.

Walton-Keim makes gold fleet cut at Formula Kite Worlds in Portugal

Lukas Walton-Keim has secured a gold fleet berth at the Formula Kite World Championships in Portugal, sitting 19th overall after a consistent day three.

Team Australia confirmed for 2027 Americas Cup with Slingsby, Ashby and Simmer leading charge

Tom Slingsby, Glenn Ashby and Grant Simmer lead Team Australia's challenge for the 2027 Americas Cup in Naples, backed by the Winning family.

Team Australia confirmed for Naples with Slingsby, Ashby and Simmer leading charge

Team Australia is heading to Naples for the 38th Americas Cup, led by Tom Slingsby, Glenn Ashby and Grant Simmer. Seven challengers make it the most contested Cup since 2007.

Blair Tuke steps off Taihoro into strategic role as Jensen takes trimming seat

Blair Tuke leaves the sailing crew for a strategic role at Emirates Team New Zealand, with Iain Jensen taking his trimming seat aboard Taihoro at Cagliari 2025.

Yachting NZ maps out winter coaching and race official courses nationwide

Yachting New Zealand has released a nationwide schedule of winter coaching and race official courses. Find dates, venues, and online options for the 2025 season.

Windfoil New Zealand and Yachting New Zealand strengthen youth pathway with new partnership

Yachting New Zealand and Windfoil New Zealand strengthen youth development partnership as six young iQFOiL sailors prepare for 2026 World Championships.

Changing sailing classes: Four experts share what sailors and parents should consider

When should sailors change sailing classes? Four NZ sailing experts share advice on timing, fleet size, budget & development for Kiwi sailors and parents.