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AC40 fleet racing to headline first America's Cup preliminary regatta in Cagliari
The first America's Cup Preliminary Regatta heads to Cagliari in May 2026, with AC40 fleet racing centre stage. Here is what to expect from the event.
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Another Duchess wins DivA twice as Kawau Race Week recovers from weather washout
Kawau Race Week 2026 overcame a weather washout to deliver two races off Kawau Island. Another Duchess won DivA twice in a competitive Auckland fleet of 22 boats.
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LEISURE and Chris Keene to perform at SailGP Auckland Heineken House after racing
LEISURE and Chris Keene perform at Heineken House after racing at the ITM New Zealand Sail Grand Prix in Auckland. See what's on for ticket holders this weekend.
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Amokura repair under way as Black Foils target Friday return to water
New Zealand's Black Foils F50 Amokura is undergoing major repairs after SailGP damage, with the team targeting a return to the water this Friday.
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Aotearoa Ocean Racing partners with ORA to link racing with Hauraki Gulf restoration
Aotearoa Ocean Racing and Ocean Regeneration Aotearoa have partnered to link offshore racing with hands-on marine restoration in the Hauraki Gulf.
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General Lee Racing joins 28-boat fleet for 2026 Round North Island Yacht Race
General Lee Racing joins 27 others for the 2026 Round North Island Yacht Race, starting 28 February from Auckland. Over 1,200 nautical miles, two-handed crews race around the North Island.
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Harken Fosters Starling workshop draws 25 sailors and families to Westhaven
Around 25 sailors, parents, and coaches gathered at Westhaven Marina for Harken Fosters' All Things Starling workshop, covering tuning, mentoring, and race prep.
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How Power Brewing tackled the brutal 1988 Bicentennial Around Australia Yacht Race
Mark Pescott recalls the brutal 1988 Bicentennial Around Australia Yacht Race aboard the trimaran Power Brewing, a two-handed offshore epic of endurance and survival.
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Burling confident Black Foils F50 will be ready after Perth rebuild setback
Peter Burling says the Black Foils F50 will be race-ready for SailGP Auckland despite a stern rebuild following a costly on-water incident in Perth.
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Record dragon boat entries and 30-knot winds mark 2026 Auckland Anniversary Day Regatta
Record dragon boat entries, 30-knot winds, and a warbird flyover defined the 2026 Auckland Anniversary Day Regatta. Read the full recap from the Waitemata Harbour.
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My Girl wins Launches Division by 17 seconds in tightly fought handicap race
My Girl claimed the Launches Division handicap on a corrected time of 22:37, edging out the 1921 classic Ngaio by just 17 seconds in a thrilling finish.
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Rainbow leads classic fleet home at Auckland Anniversary Day Regatta
Rainbow leads the classic fleet home at the Auckland Anniversary Day Regatta, topping handicap in a stunning display of historic New Zealand yachting heritage.
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