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Geraldine, Darfield among nine first-time schools to compete at 2026 Maadi Regatta
Nine schools competed at the 2026 Maadi Regatta for the first time, including Geraldine and Darfield High Schools, signalling rowing's growing reach across New Zealand.
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Auckland's Ocean Race stopover confirmed for February 2027 with first all-foiling IMOCA fleet
The Ocean Race returns to Auckland's Viaduct Harbour in February 2027 for the 11th time, featuring the first ever all-foiling IMOCA fleet and a free public waterfront event.
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Reunion targets Tour Voile 2026 podium after third-place finish and stage win in 2025
Aurelien Barthelemy and his Reunion squad are targeting a Tour Voile 2026 podium after finishing third overall and winning the final stage in 2025.
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Conrad Colman seeks NZ backing for Ocean Race Atlantic and 2027 world campaign
Conrad Colman is chasing New Zealand support for the Ocean Race Atlantic and a full 2027 world campaign. Can Kiwis get behind his sustainability-led bid?
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Ocean Race chairman calls on New Zealand to back its own around-the-world campaign
Ocean Race chairman Richard Brisius visits Auckland to confirm the 2027 stopover and calls on New Zealand to support a homegrown around-the-world campaign.
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Ocean Race returns to Auckland in February 2027 with record 14,000-nautical-mile opening leg
The Ocean Race is coming back to Auckland in February 2027, featuring a record 14,000-nautical-mile opening leg from Alicante. Free public village runs for three weeks.
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Mullan family wins all three classes at V8 Superboats finale on Lake Centenary
The Mullan family swept all three classes at the V8 Superboats season finale on Lake Centenary, with Phonsy, Bastian, and Nate each taking victory in dominant style.
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Auckland to host Ocean Race fleet in February 2027 after nine-year absence
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.
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Australian Cole Tapper sweeps Monnin 3-0 to claim 2026 Congressional Cup
Australian Cole Tapper swept defending champion Eric Monnin 3-0 in the final to claim the 2026 Congressional Cup at Long Beach Yacht Club.
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Tapper and Monnin both overturn 2-0 deficits to reach Congressional Cup final
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.
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Fong recovers from slow start to retain NZ Keelboat Nationals title at Akarana
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.
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Berntsson and Poole lead semi-finals 2-0 at 61st Congressional Cup
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.
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