Solo Trans-Tasman Yacht Challenge
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Tauranga sailor, 62, sets off solo across the Tasman for the first time on family boat Fair Seasons
Doug Esterman has 12,000 offshore miles but none sailed alone. Now the Tauranga sailor is crossing the Tasman solo for the first time aboard his family boat Fair Seasons.
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Ben Ball sails 36-year dream across the Tasman on family boat Camellia at 50
After 36 years of dreaming, Ben Ball sails solo across the Tasman on Camellia, a 50-year-old family boat, as part of the Solo Trans-Tasman Yacht Challenge.
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Sharon Ferris-Choat to race Solo Trans-Tasman as seventh woman starter in 56 years
Sharon Ferris-Choat will become the seventh woman to start the Solo Trans-Tasman Yacht Race, racing 1,170nm solo from Opua to the Gold Coast in May 2026.
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Record 21-boat fleet set for 2026 Solo Trans-Tasman as 79-year-old defending champion returns
A record 21 solo sailors will tackle the 2026 Solo Trans-Tasman Yacht Challenge, including 79-year-old defending champion Malcolm Dickson racing his self-designed Sarau.
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Dozen yachts confirmed for Solo Trans-Tasman Challenge 2026 with eight Kiwi entries
A dozen yachts are confirmed for the Solo Trans-Tasman Challenge 2026, with eight Kiwi entries set to tackle the crossing. Meet the fleet and their boats.
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Record 20-boat fleet set for 2026 Solo Trans-Tasman from Opua
A record 20-boat fleet is set for the 2026 Solo Trans-Tasman Yacht Challenge, departing from Opua for the first time. Find out what makes this edition historic.
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Solo at sea: The 2026 Solo Trans-Tasman Yacht Challenge
The 2026 Solo Trans-Tasman Yacht Challenge pushes skippers to their limits across 1240 nautical miles of open ocean, alone, with no crew and no backup.
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