Sport

Seventeen rowers named for Under-23 World Championships in Duisburg

Seventeen New Zealand rowers have been named for the Under-23 World Rowing Championships in Duisburg, Germany, in July 2026. See the full crews.

Vendee Arctique skippers say Arctic race delivered full Vendee Globe experience

Skippers of the Vendee Arctique say the Arctic race delivered the full Vendee Globe experience, with ferocious weather, cold seas, and relentless strategy.

Burling and Tuke land MSP Sports Capital backing for Black Foils SailGP team

Peter Burling and Blair Tuke land major investment from MSP Sports Capital, who take a majority stake in the Black Foils SailGP team. Both remain as Co-CEOs.

Seated wingfoiler completes 200km of racing among 650 standing rivals

Guillaume Colin, a paraplegic wingfoiler, completed 200km of racing at Defi Wing in France among 650 standing rivals for the third year running.

Storms strip Kiel Week back to two events on opening day

Storms limited Kiel Week's opening day to two events, with Canadians Lewin-LaFrance leading the 49erFX fleet after two wins in difficult conditions.

Ethan Fong among young guns chasing Youth Match Racing world title in Denmark

New Zealand's Ethan Fong is among the skippers chasing the Youth Match Racing Worlds title in Middelfart, Denmark, racing from 22-25 June 2026.

Elliott 5.9 Traveller Series: Shapeshifter masters Marsden Cove thriller to claim Round 2 victory

Manu Cousin rounds Fastnet Rock, begins long return passage to Les Sables d'Olonne

Manu Cousin rounds Fastnet Rock aboard Coup de Pouce, the last competitor still racing in the Vendee Arctique. The long return to Les Sables d'Olonne now begins.

Shapeshifter tops Marsden Cove Elliott 5.9 Traveller with five top-four finishes

Shapeshifter claimed the Marsden Cove Elliott 5.9 Traveller round with five top-four finishes, while Revelry leads the overall series ahead of Whitianga.

Alpha+ leads Rolex TP52 Worlds by one point with two races to go

Alpha+ leads the Rolex TP52 World Championship by a single point with two races to go. Six boats covered by 10 points makes for a thrilling finale in Porto Cervo.

Lupton brothers bring new hull and title defence to Brockville 1000 Islands Regatta

Ken and Jack Lupton bring championship form and a new Henderson hull to the Brockville 1000 Islands Regatta on the St. Lawrence River, 26-28 June 2026.

Team USA targets Naples regatta as American Racing Challenger builds squad in Pensacola

American Racing Challenger Team USA is building its squad in Pensacola with Naples 2027 in sight. Sailing Director Giles Scott shares the teams progress and plans.