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Three Kiwi-flagged boats are among the 120 entries for this year's Sydney Hobart race – a fleet described by organisers as “one of the most open and diverse” in years.

Yachting New Zealand is asking interested members to participate in a survey on recreational vessels predominantly moored in water, requiring regular hull upkeep.

World  No 7 Nick Egnot-Johnson and his Knots Racing crew of Chris Main, Zak Merton and Peter Soosalu secured the national match racing championship title after a thrilling final against Australia's Cole Tapper and his CYCA Youth Sailing Academy team. 

The date for the 2023 Aon Yachting Excellence Awards is fast approaching and the

Yachting New Zealand has paid tribute to Simon Smith, the sailor who died tragically in an incident during the Coastal Classic race on Friday night. 

Wired, Clockwork, Apache and Lucifer were the big winners at the 2023 PIC Coastal Classic - with the Rob Bassett-owned TP52 becoming only the third monohull since 2009 to win New Zealand's great race.

The 2023 Yachting New Zealand annual general meeting signalled the start of an exciting new era for the organisation, with the adoption of a new constitution and some fresh faces (and one familiar face) joining the team.

Communicating effectively in the lead-up to and during regattas is a critical part of running safe events this summer.

More than 150 yachts will start the PIC Coastal Classic yacht race tomorrow morning.

The coastal sailing marathon is the biggest of its type in New Zealand and marks the start of the summer boating season for hundreds of Kiwi sailors.