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2026 49er, 49erFX and Nacra 17 World Championships, Day 5: New Zealand's Seb Menzies and George Lee Rush hold nerve to retain overall lead ahead of men's skiff final showdown

Seb Menzies and George Lee Rush retain overall lead at 49er World Championships in France. Two races from maiden world title for New Zealand sailors.

How to follow the big start

One day to go: 57th edition of La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec set to launch

Cameras ready at Perros-Guirec as fleet prepares to cast off

2026 49er, 49erFX and Nacra 17 World Championships, Day 4: New Zealand's Seb Menzies and George Lee Rush seize overall lead in men's skiff in Quiberon

Seb Menzies and George Lee Rush surge to lead the 49er World Championships in France after outstanding Day 4 performance. NZ sailing excellence continues.

Mayo, Cayard and Lamb seal third straight Etchells Worlds title aboard Magpie in San Diego

James Mayo, Paul Cayard and Ben Lamb claim a historic third consecutive Etchells World Championship aboard Magpie in San Diego, a feat unseen in over 40 years.

Wide-open fleet shaping up for 57th Solitaire du Figaro Paprec

IHRA plans multi-discipline Miami World Powerboat Grand Prix for October 2026

The IHRA has announced the Miami World Powerboat Grand Prix for October 2026, uniting offshore racing, F1 powerboats, drag boats and PWC in one championship week.

Yachting New Zealand earns Sport and Recreation Awards finalist nod for environmental education programme RŪNĀ

Yachting New Zealand's RŪNĀ sailing education programme named finalist in NZ Sport Recreation Awards for connecting 21,000 students to marine environment.

Sunshine over Perros-Guirec