Day 2 of the Bay of Islands Sailing Week dawned with clear skies and high spirits as competitors gathered at the Bay of Islands Yacht Club for a hearty breakfast.
The anticipation is palpable as Napier gears up to host the inaugural round of the 2025 New Zealand Offshore Powerboat Championship.
As the Vendée Globe nears its dramatic conclusion, skippers battle fatigue, equipment failures, and harsh North Atlantic weather to reach the finish line.
Catch up with all the Vendée Globe action from the past 24 hours in this 30-minute daily report.
The Vendée Globe, renowned as one of the world’s most challenging solo sailing races, is living up to its reputation as competitors approach the final stretch in the stormy North Atlantic. With less than 1,200 miles to the finish line in Les Sables-d'Olonne, sailors are facing winter gales, unpredictable weather, and mounting technical issues.
The Bay of Islands Sailing Week is in full swing, and this year’s event promises an exciting blend of competition and camaraderie, set against the stunning backdrop of one of New Zealand’s most iconic boating destinations.
The 2025 Bay of Islands Sailing Week is underway, with top skippers and diverse fleets gathering at one of New Zealand's most beloved racing venues.
Last week, Auckland's Waitematā Harbour witnessed an unexpected scene when a Bayswater ferry casually cruised through the SailGP practice course, threading its way among the world’s fastest foiling catamarans. The moment, described as a "little bit of extra flavour" by commentators, sparked curiosity and excitement among spectators.
The final days of the Vendée Globe are proving as unforgiving as the journey itself. With less than 1200 miles to Les Sables d’Olonne, British skipper Sam Goodchild (VULNERABLE) suffered a devastating blow when his mainsail tore during a low-pressure system near the Azores.