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Cole Tapper becomes first Australian in 21 years to win Congressional Cup after 0-2 comeback
Cole Tapper came back from 0-2 down to win the 61st Congressional Cup, becoming the first Australian to claim the title since Peter Gilmour in 2004.
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Auckland's Ocean Race stopover confirmed for February 2027 with first all-foiling IMOCA fleet
The Ocean Race returns to Auckland's Viaduct Harbour in February 2027 for the 11th time, featuring the first ever all-foiling IMOCA fleet and a free public waterfront event.
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Reunion targets Tour Voile 2026 podium after third-place finish and stage win in 2025
Aurelien Barthelemy and his Reunion squad are targeting a Tour Voile 2026 podium after finishing third overall and winning the final stage in 2025.
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Conrad Colman seeks NZ backing for Ocean Race Atlantic and 2027 world campaign
Conrad Colman is chasing New Zealand support for the Ocean Race Atlantic and a full 2027 world campaign. Can Kiwis get behind his sustainability-led bid?
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Ocean Race chairman calls on New Zealand to back its own around-the-world campaign
Ocean Race chairman Richard Brisius visits Auckland to confirm the 2027 stopover and calls on New Zealand to support a homegrown around-the-world campaign.
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Ocean Race returns to Auckland in February 2027 with record 14,000-nautical-mile opening leg
The Ocean Race is coming back to Auckland in February 2027, featuring a record 14,000-nautical-mile opening leg from Alicante. Free public village runs for three weeks.
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Auckland to host Ocean Race fleet in February 2027 after nine-year absence
Auckland returns to The Ocean Race in February 2027 after nine years, hosting foiling IMOCA 60s at Viaduct Harbour with free public access and coastal racing events.
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Australian Cole Tapper sweeps Monnin 3-0 to claim 2026 Congressional Cup
Australian Cole Tapper swept defending champion Eric Monnin 3-0 in the final to claim the 2026 Congressional Cup at Long Beach Yacht Club.
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Tapper and Monnin both overturn 2-0 deficits to reach Congressional Cup final
Both semi-finals at the 61st Congressional Cup saw 2-0 leads overturned. Tapper and Monnin win to reach the final at Long Beach Yacht Club.
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Fong recovers from slow start to retain NZ Keelboat Nationals title at Akarana
Ethan Fong recovered from a slow start to win four of the final five races and retain the NZ Keelboat National Championships title at Royal Akarana Yacht Club.
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Berntsson and Poole lead semi-finals 2-0 at 61st Congressional Cup
Berntsson and Poole lead their semi-finals 2-0 at the 61st Congressional Cup. Tapper and Monnin must win two straight to survive. Racing resumes at Belmont Pier.
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29 historic Sydney Hobart veterans set for CYCA Great Veterans Race on 9 May
29 historic Sydney Hobart veterans race on Sydney Harbour on 9 May. Meet Cadence, Solveig, Anitra V and more at the CYCA Great Veterans Race.
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