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Nominations are now open for the 2026 Barfoot & Thompson Yachting Excellence Awards, with Yachting New Zealand also unveiling a new category dedicated to recognising outstanding contributions to inclusive and para sailing.
Shapeshifter delivered a masterclass in consistency to win a fiercely contested second round of the Burnsco Elliott 5.9 Traveller Series at Marsden Cove Marina, overcoming a highly competitive 11-boat fleet in one of the closest regattas of the se
New Zealand's Black Foils have blessed and launched their new F50 in Halifax, marking a landmark step in the team's return to SailGP racing after months on the sidelines.
By PIC Coastal Classic
Entries are now open for the 2026 PIC Coastal Classic, one of New Zealand’s most iconic offshore passage races.
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.
- Yachting New Zealand is calling on sailing coaches across the country to help shape the future of the sport by taking part in a nationwide survey examining the pathways, opportunities and challenges facing coaches at every level.The Coaching System Survey 2026 aims t
