1+ day, 2+ hour ago  (911+ words) Auckland teenager Zofia Wells has etched her name into New Zealand sailing history, becoming the first female sailor to win the overall title at the prestigious New Zealand Optimist National Championships. The 14-year-old from Glendowie Boating Club delivered a commanding…...

5+ hour, 21+ min ago  (1017+ words) When their owner pulled out weeks before the start, Brett Elliott and James Glidden took the helm of Ragnar" and proved that consistency and grit can conquer New Zealand's toughest offshore race. The Round North Island Yacht Race (RNI) has…...

1+ day, 13+ hour ago  (566+ words) New Zealand's Black Foils will not be on the start line at this week's Enel Rio Sail Grand Prix, but are pursuing a return to racing as soon as possible." Planning for the team's return to competition is ongoing with…...

4+ day, 5+ hour ago  (686+ words) George Gautrey has made a strong start to his international season, finishing fifth in the ILCA 7 at the 2026 Princess Sofia Regatta in Palma de Mallorca. The 28-year-old Aucklander closed out the regatta in style, winning one of two medal races…...

5+ day, 17+ hour ago  (40+ words) Yachting New Zealand 2026 Princess Sofia Regatta, Day 5: Strong finish to elimination series sends George Gautrey into ILCA 7 medal showdown...

6+ day, 4+ hour ago  (367+ words) It was another demanding day on the water for New Zealand's sailors at the Princess Sofia Regatta in Palma, with tricky, shifty conditions again testing the fleet on Day 4 as the regatta builds toward its medal race showdown. George Gautrey…...

2+ week, 9+ hour ago  (632+ words) Will Mason made history at the Young 88 national championships last weekend, becoming the youngest ever helm to win the title after a close regatta. Mason, aboard the aptly named Young Magic, took two wins from seven completed races at the…...

3+ week, 17+ hour ago  (464+ words) The stage is set for one of New Zealand's most fiercely contested keelboat regattas, with the 2026 Harken Young 88 National Championships launching this weekend on the waters north of Rangitoto." Hosted by the Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron, the March 21-22 showdown…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago  (753+ words) The 2026 Burnsco Elliott 5. 9 national championships delivered a regatta that demanded patience, resilience and nerve " and ultimately confirmed Shapeshifter as the boat to beat in the class once again. Hosted by the Maraetai Boating Club from March 12-14 on the waters of…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago  (229+ words) Several New Zealand crews featured in the fleet at the 2026 JJ Giltinan 18ft Skiff World Championship on Sydney Harbour, with three Kiwi teams finishing across the 27-boat leaderboard after the nine-race regatta. The best-placed New Zealand entry was Shaw and Partners…...