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Rebuilt Robbery ready as Graeme Francis lines up for third Coastal Classic after 38-year gap

After a 38-year gap, Graeme Francis is ready for his third Coastal Classic aboard the rebuilt Robbery, fitted with a new rig, genoa, and Starlink for the offshore passage.

Humphrey and Monk share Canterbury Memorial Weekend honours on Waimakariri and Rakaia

Humphrey and Monk share honours at the 2026 Canterbury Memorial Weekend jet boat races on the Rakaia and Waimakariri rivers. Full results inside.

Sharon Ferris-Choat sails Vixen Racing solo across Tasman to join 2026 Sydney Hobart fleet

Sharon Ferris-Choat crossed the Tasman solo to join the 2026 Rolex Sydney Hobart fleet, securing first female-skippered entry and first international entrant.

Arand wins barrel roll carnage in Cagliari to lead F1H2O championship

Stefan Arand navigated five barrel rolls and a chaotic race in Cagliari to win the F1H2O round and take the lead in the world championship standings.

Taylor and Welch gold caps Seville campaign for NZ rowers

Ben Taylor and Oli Welch claimed gold at the Seville World Cup regatta, with the Women's Four earning a long-awaited bronze on the final day.

Spain wins two races to lead SailGP New York after day one

Spain claimed two race victories on day one of the Mubadala New York Sail Grand Prix, leading the standings ahead of GBR. Lighter winds forecast for Sunday.

Spain levels New York Sail Grand Prix series with 13.5-second win over GBR in Race 2

Spain beat Emirates GBR by 13.5 seconds in Race 2 of the New York Sail Grand Prix, levelling the series one win apiece ahead of Race 3.

Emirates GBR beats Spain by 24 seconds in chaotic two-boat New York opener

Emirates GBR beat Spain by 24 seconds in a chaotic two-boat Race 1 at the Mubadala New York Sail Grand Prix, with strong winds limiting the fleet on Day 1.

Vendee Arctique race village opens with 70,000 visitors expected before June 7 start

The Vendee Arctique race village at Les Sables d'Olonne is open, with 70,000 visitors expected before nine solo IMOCA 60 sailors head north on June 7.

Taylor and Welch target Men's Pair gold as New Zealand crews wrap Seville finals

Taylor and Welch chase Men's Pair gold at Seville as New Zealand's rowing crews wrap finals week with results ranging from podium bids to hard lessons learned.

Off Opua, the Insight Media team catch the action at the start line of the 2026 Solo Trans-Tasman