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Running aground can be disastrous for any sailing journey and it very nearly happened, in a metaphorical sense at least, for the NZ Sailing Trust this year.

Conrad Colman astonished the sailing world with his feats in the last Vendee Globe, the single-handed, non-stop race around the world. He faced a catalogue of challenges, from being swept overboard at night in the Southern Ocean, to constant capsizing when his auto pilot played up, a fire on

A mobile summer rubbish barge will be back on the water in the Bay of Islands this summer from Monday, December 28.

Peter Burling was today named the 2020 winner of the prestigious Magnus Olsson Prize, awarded annually to an individual who has made an indelible contribution to the world of sailing.

Josh Junior created history when he became the first Kiwi to win the Finn Gold Cup (world championships) and it was further recognised tonight when he took home the top award at the Volvo Yachting Excellence Awards.

Jan Apel was the latest para sailor recognised by Paralympics New Zealand as part of the Celebration Project which officially celebrated the achievements of New Zealand’s 209 Paralympians since Tel Aviv 1968.

In our regular focus on the regions, the four Yachting New Zealand regional support officers take a look at what has been happening in their areas.

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The Young 88 fleet is one of the most competitive one-design classes in the country and 16 boats will hit Auckland Harbour this weekend for the Harken Young 88 National Championships and North Sails Owners Championships combined regatta.

Some changes to the Privacy Act to protect personal information in the digital age come into effect on December 1 and here's a rundown of what you need to know.

When: From December 1, 2020