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Vixen Racing is set to make a statement at Bay of Islands Sailing Week 2026, bringing more than just a yacht to the start line.
The Yachting New Zealand Excellence Awards held at the end of November offered up a great chance to celebrate the athletes, coaches, volunteers and others who represent the very best of our sport, and also those who have played a part in contributing to their success.
The Sir Peter Blake Regatta once again underlined its status as the largest youth centreboard sailing regatta in the Southern Hemisphere this past weekend - and one of the most eagerly anticipated events on the New Zealand sailing calendar.
New Zealand's young sailing stars have wrapped up their preparation for the World Sailing Youth World Championships in style, delivering podium performances at the Youth Portugal Grand Prix in Vilamoura over the weekend.
New Zealand's top Olympic sailors continued their international campaigns, delivering strong performances across three major events in early December.
The first-ever Doyle Sails Cavalli Islands Race delivered a memorable offshore test for the Royal Akarana Yacht Club's BlueWater Programme, with Damon Joliffe's Motorboat III claiming line honours after a nail-biting drag race home.
Emirates Team New Zealand collected the top honour at the 2025 Barfoot & Thompson Yachting Excellence Awards on Friday night, with the inaugural Peter Lester Award for Outstanding Contribution to Sailing also introduced in honour of the much-loved late sailor, coach, and commentator.
Stella Bilger has made a strong start at the 2025 iQFOiL European Championships in Sferracavallo, sitting an impressive 10th overall in the women’s fleet after six course races across the opening two days.
Our NZCT regional development managers bring you the latest updates from their respective clubs around the country, starting with a reminder about the upcoming Yachting New Zealand Annual General Meeting we'd love
