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Goodchild leads Vendee Arctique as calmer conditions bring relief to battered fleet
Sam Goodchild heads the Vendee Arctique fleet as calmer seas bring relief after three brutal days. The Arctic Circle crossing and tactical decisions now loom large.
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Peter Nobbs completes Solo Trans-Tasman crossing aboard Smoko in 11 days
Peter Nobbs sailed Smoko across the Tasman in 11 days 3 hours, completing the 1,256nm Solo Trans-Tasman Yacht Challenge with quiet determination and plenty of good stories.
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"If we come third in Halifax we'll be disappointed" - Paul Campbell-James on NorthStar's resurgence
NorthStar SailGP wing trimmer Paul Campbell-James talks podium drought, New York breakthrough, and why the Canadian team expects big things in Halifax.
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The rowing commentators who give every crew a voice on race day
Meet the rowing commentators bringing every crew to life at Lake Karapiro and regattas across New Zealand, from novice eights to nail-finish Maadi Cup races.
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Starlink overboard, autopilot gone and ill at sea: Solo Trans-Tasman 2026 wraps with tales of grit
Six finishers, four retirements, and stories of grit. The 2026 Solo Trans-Tasman Yacht Challenge delivered Starlink overboard, autopilot failures, illness, and a 74th birthday at sea.
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Restored 56-year-old kauri Diablo completes solo Tasman in under 11 days
Peter Bourke sailed 56-year-old kauri yacht Diablo solo across the Tasman in under 11 days, finishing 5th on handicap in a story of restoration, grit and adventure.
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Vendee Arctique fleet battered by punishing seas as skippers fight exhaustion
Powerful winds and brutal seas have pushed the IMOCA fleet to the limit in the Vendee Arctique, with skippers battling exhaustion, hardware damage, and relentless conditions.
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Harken backs Foiling Week at Lake Garda with three-year hands-on hardware deal
Harken commits to a three-year hands-on partnership with Foiling Week at Lake Garda, supplying block kits and technical expertise to the world's top foiling event.
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Horeau heads home after rigging failure ends Vendee Arctique campaign in third place
Corentin Horeau has withdrawn from the Vendee Arctique after a critical rigging failure forced him to abandon while running in third place, 160km south of the Fastnet.
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Lithuanian Ambers lead SSL qualifiers after two wins and a two-second heartbreak
Lithuanian Ambers lead Group E with 11 points after two wins at the SSL Gold Cup Brasil 2026 European Qualifiers, but Norway are just two points behind.
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Clapcich manages her race as Vendee Arctique claims more retirements on day two
Francesca Clapcich sails a measured race as Vendee Arctique day two brings more retirements and punishing conditions. Get the latest offshore racing update.
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Four voices, one mission: bringing rowing to life for New Zealand fans
Meet the four commentators bringing New Zealand rowing regattas to life, from Maadi Cup finishes to championship upsets around the country.
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