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The 2026 Doyle Sails Round North Island Two Handed Yacht Race will be held from 28 February to 15 Ma...

11 March 2026

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Leg 4 set to decide the 2026 Doyle sails RNIs as fleet prepares for Napier start

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The final leg of the 2026 Doyle Sails Round North Island Two Handed Yacht Race is now in sight, with...

12 March 2026

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Leg 3 of the 2026 Doyle Sails RNIs turns into a Napier sprint as Explore Racing takes line honours a...

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A fast Cook Strait crossing, tactical coastal routing, and tight handicap racing shaped the run from...

11 March 2026

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