Solo Trans-Tasman Yacht Challenge
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47-knot squall costs Vixen Racing as Sarau extends corrected time lead on Trans-Tasman
A 47-knot squall hits Vixen Racing as Sarau stretches its PHRF corrected time lead to 11 hours in the 2026 Solo Trans-Tasman Yacht Challenge. Full race update.
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Kidman ashore, Chester leads fleet into fifth Tasman night after drama-filled day
Chester leads the Tasman fleet into night five aboard Oceans Tribute as Vixen Racing battles a wind shutdown and Camellia survives a flooding scare. Full race update.
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Oceans Tribute 62NM clear as Trans-Tasman fleet battles 37-knot gale and lightning
Oceans Tribute leads the Trans-Tasman fleet by 62NM as crews battle 37-knot gales and lightning. Latest race update with positions, PHRF standings and skippers' reports.
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Glen Jeffery retires from Solo Trans-Tasman race, 12 boats remain
Glen Jeffery has retired from the 2026 Solo Trans-Tasman Yacht Challenge and is heading home safely. Twelve boats remain as racing continues across the Tasman.
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Oceans Tribute on track for Southport finish within two days as Sarau reclaims handicap lead
Oceans Tribute leads the Tasman fleet with under two days to Southport, while Sarau reclaims the PHRF handicap lead by just 12 minutes over Vixen Racing.
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Oceans Tribute tops 715 NM as Vixen Racing leads Tasman fleet on corrected time
Oceans Tribute logs 715 NM while Vixen Racing leads on corrected time in the Tasman. Full fleet update including standings, highlights and conditions.
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NZ yachtsman pumps flooding boat 180km to shore after trans-Tasman rescue standoff
Graeme Francis spent 16 hours manually pumping his flooding yacht across 180km of rough seas after rescue was impossible. His preparation made the difference.
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Trans-Tasman solo sailor rescued north of Three Kings after yacht takes on water
A solo Trans-Tasman sailor activated his EPIRB after his yacht took on water north of Three Kings Islands. Read how RCCNZ and Coastguard Houhora brought him home safely.
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Peter Elkington brings offshore systems thinking to solo Tasman run on rebuilt Young 11
Peter Elkington races his heavily modified Young 11, Pacman, solo across the Tasman, applying offshore systems thinking to make single-handed sailing manageable.
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Graeme Francis brings water ingress under control after EPIRB activation on Robbery
New Plymouth sailor Graeme Francis activated his EPIRB on day two of the 2026 Solo Trans-Tasman Yacht Challenge. Water ingress on Robbery is now under control.
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Rebuilt Robbery ready as Graeme Francis lines up for third Coastal Classic after 38-year gap
After a 38-year gap, Graeme Francis is ready for his third Coastal Classic aboard the rebuilt Robbery, fitted with a new rig, genoa, and Starlink for the offshore passage.
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