Sport

Sharon Ferris-Choat wins on handicap in Solo Trans-Tasman, first woman to finish in 12 years

Sharon Ferris-Choat sailed Vixen Racing to a handicap win in the 2026 Solo Trans-Tasman, becoming the first woman to finish the race in 12 years.

Shapeshifter and R&R return to sharpen Bream Bay Elliott 5.9 title battle

Shapeshifter and R&R return as 12 boats head to Marsden Cove for round two of the Burnsco Elliott 5.9 Traveller Series on 13-14 June.

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

Stage 3 prize-giving in Le Havre

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.