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Fast start and tactical mid-Tasman battle forecast for Sydney to Auckland fleet

Strong NW winds, a Tasman cold front, and shifting high pressure shape the forecast for the 2025 Sydney to Auckland Ocean Race. See what crews can expect.

LIVE: Sydney to Auckland Ocean Race 2025

Maxi Lucky scrapes into Sydney with one day to spare before Tasman race start

Maxi Lucky scrapes into Sydney with one day to spare before the 2025 Sydney to Auckland Ocean Race. Greg Pugh reports on the dramatic last-minute arrival.

Archer Family Trophy returns after decades as Auckland offshore racing fires up Saturday

The Archer Family Trophy returns after 40 years as Auckland offshore powerboat racing fires up at Gulf Harbour. Find out how to enter and watch the action.

Sydney to Auckland fleet set to start Saturday as Tasman race countdown reaches final hours

The Sydney to Auckland fleet sets sail Saturday 11 October 2025, with Lucky, Antipodes, and Frantic leading 1,250 nautical miles across the Tasman. Full race preview.

Barcolana Cup 2025 brings 57th edition of world's biggest sailing race to Trieste

The Barcolana Cup 2025 returns to Trieste on 12 October for its 57th edition. Discover the festival, the racing, and its surprising link to Auckland sailing.

Clinic highlights pre-departure safety habits every skipper should build

Key safety habits from the PIC Coastal Classic Boat Prep Clinic. Learn what skippers should do before leaving the dock to keep crew safe on every voyage.

Crazy Diamond wins Saint-Tropez Cup as Les Voiles 2025 closes in 50-knot winds

Crazy Diamond claimed the Saint-Tropez Cup as Les Voiles 2025 closed in 50-knot winds. Relive the highlights from a record-breaking Mediterranean regatta.

66 boats set for PIC Coastal Classic charge to Russell on 24 October

66 boats are set for the 2025 PIC Coastal Classic on 24 October, racing 119 nautical miles from Auckland to Russell. Find out who to watch this Labour Weekend.

Team Brazil wins Africa's first E1 race as Lagos GP title fight tightens

Team Brazil clinched victory at the E1 Lagos GP, making history with Africa's first electric raceboat race. The championship battle heads to Miami with four teams in contention.

Burling and Black Foils rise to second overall after Spain runner-up finish

Peter Burling and the New Zealand Black Foils finished second at the DP World Spain Grand Prix, lifting them to second in the SailGP Championship ahead of Abu Dhabi.