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2026 DOYLE SAILS ROUND NORTH ISLAND TWO-HANDED YACHT RACE

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

13 March 2026

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2026 Doyle Sails RNIs: Fleet reshapes constantly as Leg 4 unfolds on the long run to East Cape

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The first 24 hours of Leg 4 in the 2026 Doyle Sails RNIs has become a moving tactical puzzle rather ...

14 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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Taihoro reborn: Team NZ launches upgraded AC75 ahead of America’s Cup defence

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14 March 2026

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14 March 2026

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13 March 2026

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12 March 2026

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ETNZ Taihoro takes flight on Waitematā Harbour in first full AC75 test session

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Emirates Team New Zealand has completed an important early sailing session with its reconfigured AC7...

14 March 2026

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Taihoro reborn: Team NZ launches upgraded AC75 ahead of America’s Cup defence

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14 March 2026

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2026 Doyle Sails RNIs: Fleet reshapes constantly as Leg 4 unfolds on the long run to East Cape

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14 March 2026

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1 March 2026

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1 March 2026

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