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Ten young rowers named for Beach Sprint Development trials at Orewa

Ten young rowers have been named for the 2026 Beach Sprint Development trials at Orewa Beach on 18 July. See the U19 men's and women's invitees.

Kemp leads Australia into quarters as Fong flies NZ flag at Youth Worlds

Ethan Fong flies the NZ flag at the Youth Match Racing World Championships as Australia's Daniel Kemp tops the round robin with nine wins.

Germany takes four medals as light winds cut Kiel Week short

Germany claimed four medals at Kiel Week 2025 as light winds cancelled eight medal races, with results across 49erFX, 49er, ILCA and Nacra 17 classes.

Free coaching scheme helps unsponsored teams reach quarter-finals at youth worlds

A free Event Coach helped unsponsored teams reach the quarter-finals at the Youth Match Racing World Championship in Middelfart. Here's how it worked.

CYCA brings in Mana Group to build commercial future for Sydney Hobart

The CYCA appoints Mana Group to build a long-term commercial strategy for the Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race, covering sponsorship, broadcast, and digital revenue.

After 47 Hobarts as crew, Spies enters 2026 race as owner of J/160 Maritimo 160

After 47 Sydney Hobarts as crew, Michael Spies enters the 2026 race as owner of J/160 Maritimo 160, with a Pacific Cup and Hawaii delivery en route.

Beccaria wins Vendee Arctique after five dives under keel turned race around

Ambrogio Beccaria overcame electrical failures and five dives under his keel in freezing seas to win the Vendee Arctique by the narrowest of margins.

47-time Sydney Hobart veteran races south on his forever boat

Michael Spies enters his 48th Sydney Hobart aboard his forever boat Maritimo 160, a J/160 he plans to sail to Hawaii, Hamilton Island, and beyond after the race.

12-hour opener in Denmark sets pace at Youth Match Racing Worlds

France and Australia lead after a gruelling 12-hour opening day at the Youth Match Racing World Championship 2026 in Middelfart, Denmark.

Free entry and boat charter on offer at new para-sailing cup in India

The inaugural Eurasian Inclusive Cup offers free entry and boat charter to first registrants. Racing at KRS Lake, Mysuru, India in Hansa and SV14 classes.

Wingfoil earns spot at 2027 World Sailing Championships

Wingfoil has been confirmed as an invited event at the 2027 World Sailing Championships, with formats to be trialled at the Gdynia test event first.

New Zealand wingfoilers Sean Herbert, Kosta Gladiadis and Jeremiah McDonald impress at World Cup in Silvaplana