Phil Robertson and his largely Kiwi crew defended their GKSS Match Cup in Sweden last night (NZ time) to extend their lead on top of the overall standings on the World Match Racing Tour.

There's a commonly held perception that yachting is a rich person's sport but those aboard Emirates Team New Zealand's America's Cup-winning yacht came from humble backgrounds.

Bruce Trotter was second grand master and fifth overall heading into the final day of the Raceboard world championships in Salou, Spain.

Bruce Trotter leads the fleet off the line in Salou. Photo: Patrik Pollak.

The New Zealand sailing fraternity have had plenty to celebrate in recent days and can now do so in style after a partnership between Yachting New Zealand and Lawson’s Dry Hills wines was signed last week.

Kiwi helsman Adam Minoprio and his crew took out the latest round of the Extreme Sailing Series in Madeira. 

Applications are open for the 2017 AIMES Awards, which recognise youth achieving excellence in the North Harbour region. 

The demand for New Zealand sailors is sky-high, with Kiwi accents everywhere on the tiny island of Madeira for this weekend’s Extreme Sailing Series.

Groundbreaking boat designer Doug Peterson - whose creations include the much-loved Kiwi classic Black Magic - died on the very day that Team New Zealand won the America's Cup in Bermuda.

The Bay of Plenty Sailing Academy Trust is giving underprivileged children the chance to follow in Peter Burling's shoes, writes Newshub.

Nominations have now closed for the 2017 Volvo Yachting Excellence Awards.