37 athletes invited to trial for NZ rowing squad at Lake Karāpiro
37 athletes are invited to trial for New Zealand's rowing squad at Lake Karāpiro in June 2026, ahead of the World Rowing Championships in Amsterdam.
Rowing 3 months ago
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Goodchild leads Vendee Arctique blind into Bay of Biscay light winds with finish unsettled
Sam Goodchild leads the Vendee Arctique fleet but light winds across the Bay of Biscay could reshuffle the standings before a single boat crosses the finish line.
Vendée Arctique 3 months ago
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.
Rowing 3 months ago
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.
470 3 months ago
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.
Vendée Arctique 3 months ago
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.
Vendée Arctique 3 months ago
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.
Solo Trans-Tasman Yacht Challenge 3 months ago
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.
Rowing 3 months ago
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.
Rowing 3 months ago
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.
Vendée Arctique 3 months ago
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.
Vendée Arctique 3 months ago
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.
Rowing 3 months ago