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Rowers sought for self-funded Beach Sprint squad heading to China in 2026
Nominations are open for a self-funded Beach Sprint squad to compete at the 2026 World Rowing Beach Sprint Finals in Qingdao, China. Find out how to apply.
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Pawliks win 11-race 470 regatta on Illinois lake born from a motorway dig
Ziggy and Peter Pawlik won the 51st Lake Opeka 470 Spring Regatta at Des Plaines Yacht Club, Illinois, taking victory across an 11-race series.
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Cousin clears Arctic Circle as entire Vendee Arctique fleet heads for home
Manu Cousin clears the Arctic Circle as the full Vendee Arctique fleet heads south. Separate battles now shape the race with fatigue, weather and strategy all in play.
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Light air off Brittany threatens to scramble Vendee Arctique finish as fleet heads south
A light air zone between Brittany and the Vendee threatens to reshuffle the Vendee Arctique fleet on the return leg. Follow the tactical battle as skippers race south.
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Solo Trans-Tasman prize-giving celebrates 11 finishers and the sailor who turned back to help
Southport Yacht Club hosted the Solo Trans-Tasman prize-giving, honouring 11 finishers and the sailor who turned back in dangerous conditions to help a stricken competitor.
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Taylor and Welch within 0.54sec of Olympic record as NZ claims five medals in Plovdiv
Ben Taylor and Oli Welch came within 0.54sec of an Olympic record as New Zealand earned five medals at the Plovdiv World Cup rowing regatta.
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Taylor and Welch miss 12-year-old world record by half a second in Plovdiv gold
Ben Taylor and Oli Welch won gold in the Men's Pair at the Plovdiv World Cup, missing Bond and Murray's 12-year-old world record by just 0.54 seconds.
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Clapcich swaps foul weather gear for Hawaiian shirt above the Arctic Circle
Francesca Clapcich swapped foul weather gear for a Hawaiian shirt above the Arctic Circle during the Vendee Arctique. A small act of rebellion on a brutal race.
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Goodchild holds MACIF to 60 percent through North Channel, banking on gains ahead
Sam Goodchild holds MACIF Sante Prevoyance at 60 percent through the North Channel, trading speed for control as he eyes gains on the run back to Les Sables d'Olonne.
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Taylor and Welch clock blistering Plovdiv split to echo Murray and Drysdale
Ben Taylor and Oli Welch clocked a blistering opening split in Plovdiv, echoing Murray and Drysdale, as NZ rowers impress at the World Cup in Bulgaria.
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Vendee Arctique finish honours Charlie Dalin with guard of honour, white ribbons and minute of silence
The Vendee Arctique finish pays tribute to Charlie Dalin with a guard of honour, white ribbons, a minute of silence and a display of his Vendee Globe trophy.
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Malcolm Dickson, 79, wins Solo Trans-Tasman handicap in his final race
At 79, Malcolm Dickson wins the Solo Trans-Tasman handicap in his final race, bookending a career that began with victory in 1978. Read his remarkable story.
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