Yachting New Zealand is initiating a comprehensive review of its national membership and club fee structure, inviting individuals to express interest in leading the process.
Yachting NZ revamp
B&G marks 70 years
B&G has celebrated its 70th anniversary, highlighting decades of innovation that have helped redefine modern sailing since 1956.
First among many
Kiwi entry among this year’s greenhorns for the 40th Pittwater to Coffs Harbour Yacht Race.
KISS connection
The KISS women’s training program equips women to become confident, active sailors.
Toast to Swan 60th
The Rolex Swan Cup returns to the waters of Porto Cervo 14 to 19 September for its 23rd edition, marking a milestone year as Nautor Swan celebrates its 60th anniversary.
Conscientious explorer
Exploration, conservation and lowering carbon emissions combine in a new design for Special Purpose Vessel, SailXplorer.
Festival acclaim
The Australian Wooden Boat Festival has won Bronze in the Major Festivals and Events category at the 2025 Qantas Australian Tourism Awards.
Taihoro flies again
Emirates Team New Zealand officially relaunched their AC75, Taihoro in an event for crew, friends, families, sponsors, and long-time supporters at the Wynyard Point base in Auckland.
Record race
Sailing into the record books, the first Mini yachts competing in the McIntyre Mini Globe Race have reached the finish line after a 13-month and 24,000 nautical mile solo race around the world.
Voyage of a lifetime
Oyster Yachts has opened entries for the Oyster World Rally 2030-31 – a fully-supported circumnavigation for Oyster owners and their families and friends.
Middle Sea invites
Entries are open for one of offshore sailing’s most celebrated challenges – the 2026 Rolex Middle Sea Race, which is scheduled to start on Saturday 17 October from Grand Harbour, Malta.
Next gen sponsorship
Palm Beach Motor Yachts confirms three-year partnership with Cruising Yacht Club of Australia’s Youth Sailing Academy.
Historic win
The US SailGP Team has triumphed at the KPMG Sydney Sail Grand Prix, sailing to victory ahead of Emirates GBR in second and Spain’s Los Gallos in third.
Golden Globe target
One determined sailor is building a yacht for this year’s Golden Globe Race, as the deadline approaches.
Growth factors
Admiral’s Cup programs add international edge to Pallas Capital Gold Cup.
Keelboat call
The first all-women’s keelboat regatta ever held in Australia is on again over the King’s Birthday weekend from 5 to 8 June.