The Ocean Race 2027

Auckland's Ocean Race stopover confirmed for February 2027 with first all-foiling IMOCA fleet

The Ocean Race returns to Auckland's Viaduct Harbour in February 2027 for the 11th time, featuring the first ever all-foiling IMOCA fleet and a free public waterfront event.

Conrad Colman seeks NZ backing for Ocean Race Atlantic and 2027 world campaign

Conrad Colman is chasing New Zealand support for the Ocean Race Atlantic and a full 2027 world campaign. Can Kiwis get behind his sustainability-led bid?

Ocean Race chairman calls on New Zealand to back its own around-the-world campaign

Ocean Race chairman Richard Brisius visits Auckland to confirm the 2027 stopover and calls on New Zealand to support a homegrown around-the-world campaign.

Ocean Race returns to Auckland in February 2027 with record 14,000-nautical-mile opening leg

The Ocean Race is coming back to Auckland in February 2027, featuring a record 14,000-nautical-mile opening leg from Alicante. Free public village runs for three weeks.

Auckland to host Ocean Race fleet in February 2027 after nine-year absence

Auckland returns to The Ocean Race in February 2027 after nine years, hosting foiling IMOCA 60s at Viaduct Harbour with free public access and coastal racing events.

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.

Pip Hare: Building back, and looking ahead

Pip Hare joins Canada Ocean Racing for the Ocean Race Europe

Pip Hare joins Canada Ocean Racing for the Ocean Race Europe

‘Aotearoa Ocean Racing’ sets sail for global stage

Conrad Colman and Rowan Gyde launch Aotearoa Ocean Racing, building on Colman’s impressive Vendée Globe legacy to establish a sustainable Kiwi presence in global offshore sailing events.