Kiwi offshore veteran Sharon Ferris-Choat has made history as the first woman since 2014 to complete the Solo Trans-Tasman Challenge and the first monohull skipper home in the 2026 edition of the iconic race.
When water started pouring into his yacht in the raging Tasman Sea, Graeme Francis found himself confronting the scenario every offshore sailor hopes never arrives.
Our NZCT regional development managers bring you the latest updates from across the country - including a new home for an Auckland yacht club steeped in tradition.