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.
Australian Cole Tapper swept defending champion Eric Monnin 3-0 in the final to claim the 2026 Congressional Cup at Long Beach Yacht Club.
Both semi-finals at the 61st Congressional Cup saw 2-0 leads overturned. Tapper and Monnin win to reach the final at Long Beach Yacht Club.
Cole Tapper's dramatic comeback win secures the Congressional Cup, making him the first Australian champion since 2004 at Long Beach.
Ethan Fong recovered from a slow start to win four of the final five races and retain the NZ Keelboat National Championships title at Royal Akarana Yacht Club.
Berntsson and Poole lead their semi-finals 2-0 at the 61st Congressional Cup. Tapper and Monnin must win two straight to survive. Racing resumes at Belmont Pier.
29 historic Sydney Hobart veterans race on Sydney Harbour on 9 May. Meet Cadence, Solveig, Anitra V and more at the CYCA Great Veterans Race.
Chris Poole and Johnie Berntsson lead their semi-finals 2-0 at the Congressional Cup, needing just one more win to reach Sunday's final.
Cole Tapper beats Jeppe Borch in the race of the regatta to claim the fourth semi-final spot at the 61st Congressional Cup in Long Beach.
Tapper survives Borch's aggressive luffing gamble to claim a crucial win, boosting his semi-final hopes at the Congressional Cup in Long Beach.
Yamaha has been named an official partner of the IHRA Pro Watercraft Racing Series for 2026, supplying WaveRunners for safety crews and backing Farthing Racing.
Chris Poole leads the 61st Congressional Cup 11-1 as Monnin and Berntsson chase at 9-3. Semi-finals loom with Friday's final qualifying races off Belmont Pier.