NZ paddle sport season confirmed from July 2026 to April 2027
Canoe Racing NZ has confirmed the 2026/27 paddle sport season calendar, covering canoe sprint, ocean ski, and marathon events from July 2026 to April 2027.
Canoeing 3 months ago
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Oceans Tribute tops 715 NM as Vixen Racing leads Tasman fleet on corrected time
Oceans Tribute logs 715 NM while Vixen Racing leads on corrected time in the Tasman. Full fleet update including standings, highlights and conditions.
Solo Trans-Tasman Yacht Challenge 3 months ago
From a favour to Olympic gold: the coaching life of Mike Rodger
From a favour to a full career, coach Mike Rodger reflects on Olympic gold with Emma Twigg and developing world champions Ben Taylor and Oli Welch.
Rowing 3 months ago
Vendee Arctique skippers race for causes from disability employment to ocean health
From disability employment to ocean health, Vendee Arctique skippers are racing for causes close to their hearts. Meet the sailors and the charities behind their campaigns.
Vendée Arctique 3 months ago
France 4th in New York SailGP as Moth champion Balanger shines on debut
DS Automobiles SailGP Team France finish 4th in New York, with Moth World Champion Enzo Balanger impressing on his SailGP debut. The team sits 5th in the championship.
AC38 3 months ago
Squalls and shifts test 49er fleet on opening day at Almere Grand Slam
Squalls and shifts tested the 49er fleet on day one at the Almere Grand Slam, with Andrew Mollerus and Trevor Bornarth leading after three races completed.
Sailing Grand Slam 3 months ago
Cafe Joyeux skipper d'Estais eyes Arctic lessons over finishing positions
Nico d'Estais eyes hard-won polar experience over results as the only non-foiling IMOCA in the Vendee Arctique fleet, building toward the 2028 Vendee Globe.
Vendée Arctique 3 months ago
NZ yachtsman pumps flooding boat 180km to shore after trans-Tasman rescue standoff
Graeme Francis spent 16 hours manually pumping his flooding yacht across 180km of rough seas after rescue was impossible. His preparation made the difference.
Solo Trans-Tasman Yacht Challenge 3 months ago
French-German Arctic base runs year-round science as Vendee Arctique fleet passes by
Discover how the AWIPEV base in Svalbard keeps science running year-round in the Arctic, even as the Vendee Arctique racing fleet passes through polar waters.
Vendée Arctique 3 months ago
Trans-Tasman solo sailor rescued north of Three Kings after yacht takes on water
A solo Trans-Tasman sailor activated his EPIRB after his yacht took on water north of Three Kings Islands. Read how RCCNZ and Coastguard Houhora brought him home safely.
Solo Trans-Tasman Yacht Challenge 3 months ago
Meacham and Stone claim 2026 NZ 29er Nationals title with dominant consistency
Nelsen Meacham and Oli Stone claimed the 2026 NZ 29er Nationals at Royal Akarana with dominant consistency, finishing on 20 points ahead of Leech and Howse.
29er 3 months ago
Slingsby makes it three from three as Australia wins chaotic New York SailGP
Tom Slingsby and Australia claim a third straight SailGP win in New York after a dramatic weekend of cancelled races, collisions, and a thrilling event final against GBR.
SailGP 2026 3 months ago