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RORC leads YCCS by two points as Sardinia Cup goes to final race

RORC leads YCCS by just two points as the Range Rover Sardinia Cup heads into a winner-takes-all final race in Porto Cervo. All results on Go Boating NZ.

Australian veteran Le Poidevin crosses Tasman twice before race in rare 1997 carbon Open 40

Kevin Le Poidevin crossed the Tasman before the race began, delivering his rare 1997 carbon Lutra Open 40 solo from Newcastle. Meet the man and his extraordinary boat.

Ferris-Choat closes in on Southport as Chester secures line honours for Oceans Tribute

Guy Chester claims Overall Line Honours in the 2026 Solo Trans-Tasman Yacht Challenge. Sharon Ferris-Choat closes in on Southport as four retirements reshape the fleet.

The highs and lows of single-handed sailing at the Solitaire Figaro

Blecher and Ostling surge into Santa Maria Cup semi-finals with early wins

Blecher and Ostling surge into the Santa Maria Cup semi-finals after three days of qualifying at the US Naval Academy in Annapolis. Follow the action here.

Dorange starts Vendee Arctique aboard Initiatives-Coeur with 2026 Globe title in mind

Violette Dorange joins the Vendee Arctique fleet aboard Initiatives-Coeur, using the race as a proving ground ahead of the 2026 Vendee Globe campaign.

Vendee Arctique fleet faces glassy start before 25-knot westerlies build at Fastnet

Light airs give way to 25-knot westerlies as the Vendee Arctique fleet approaches Fastnet Rock. How crews handle the transition could define the race opening.

Vendee Arctique trio carry weather buoys into Arctic to boost forecast accuracy

Three IMOCA skippers in the Vendee Arctique carried 28kg weather buoys into Arctic waters to improve forecast accuracy and gather vital ocean data.

Shiraishi launches radical trimaran-inspired IMOCA for his final campaign

Kojiro Shiraishi has unveiled DMG MORI GLOBAL ONE, a groundbreaking IMOCA designed by Guillaume Verdier with a trimaran-inspired hull for his final campaign.

Yachting NZ sets 2026 coaching and race official courses from June across NZ

Yachting NZ has confirmed its 2026 coaching and race official course calendar, with venues across New Zealand from June. Find dates, locations and how to register.

Sailing Grand Slam and Foiling Week partner to bridge Olympic and foiling worlds

Sailing Grand Slam and Foiling Week join forces to connect Olympic, professional and foiling communities, starting at Malcesine in June 2025.

Boissières chases Arctic unknown for third Vendee Arctique start

At 53, Arnaud Boissières prepares for his third Vendee Arctique, embracing a tougher Arctic course, sideways seas, and the challenge of sailing without darkness.