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Watch the video: Auckland Ferry drives right through the SailGP Practice Session

Last week, Auckland's Waitematā Harbour witnessed an unexpected scene when a Bayswater ferry casually cruised through the SailGP practice course, thre...

3 days ago

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France SailGP team in final talks of an ownership transaction

At today’s SailGP pre-race press conference in Auckland, SailGP CEO Sir Russell Coutts shared a glimpse of exciting developments. The French SailGP...

1 week ago

Runup to Auckland

Congratulations to SailGP’s Katja Salskov-Iversen on her pregnancy! What does this mean for he...

At the Breaking Boundaries event held at the Royal Akarana Yacht Club last night (Thursday 16 January, 2025), Danish SailGP strategist Katja Salskov-I...

1 week ago

Runup to Auckland

France will not be on the SailGP start line at Auckland after all

SailGP Auckland will not see France splash down after all!

1 week ago

Runup to Auckland

Brazil SailGP team and boat takes a hard hit, but no lasting damage

The Mubadala Brazil SailGP Team experienced a heart-stopping moment during practice on Wednesday. In a dramatic YouTube short released yeste...

1 week ago

Runup to Auckland

Liv Mackay and Hannah Mills on breaking barriers, gender equity, and SailGP’s high-stakes evolution

The high-speed, adrenaline-pumping world of SailGP brings together elite athletes, cutting-edge technology, and intense competition on a global stage....

1 week ago

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Blair Tuke talks one-on-one to us about SailGP in the City of Sails

The New Zealand SailGP team, now known as the Black Foils, is poised to captivate fans on the Waitematā Harbour this weekend. With a rebrand aimed at ...

1 week ago

Race Day Reports

Vendée Globe winner gets congrats from Sailing megastar Blair Tuke, and SailGP Italy’s Kyle La...

This morning, I had the privilege of chatting with Olympic Gold Medal winner/repeat America's Cup winner/2025 SailGP Dubai winner Blair Tuke who is co...

1 week ago

Runup to Auckland

Exciting day for SailGP boats in the Waitemāta Harbour and Hauraki Gulf

Out on the Waitemata Harbour and into the Hauraki Gulf, the SailGP boats are getting some practice in - and with the winds today, good fast practice! ...

1 week ago

Runup to Auckland

Peter Burling: Leading with precision on and off the water

As the New Zealand SailGP team gears up for a thrilling home race, Peter Burling, one of the most decorated sailors in the world, stands at the helm, ...

1 week ago

Runup to Auckland

SailGP – Leo Takahashi tells us about his first day of training in Auckland

Being a typical summer’s afternoon in Auckland, it was hot but windy. as I waited to interview Black Foils flight controller, Leo Takahashi, after the...

2 weeks ago

Runup to Auckland

Home advantage might not be the deciding factor in this weekend’s ITM New Zealand Sail Grand P...

The countdown is on for SailGP’s inaugural visit to Auckland, set for this coming weekend (18-19 January 2025.)

2 weeks ago

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SailGP’s global talent descends on Auckland for New Zealand leg of Sail Grand Prix

Auckland is set to host the second event of SailGP’s record-breaking 2025 season, as the world’s fastest F50s prepare to race on January 17-18. The IT...

2 weeks ago

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France SailGP team set for dynamic return in Auckland

The France SailGP Team, led by driver Quentin Delapierre, is poised to make a significant return to the SailGP circuit at the upcoming Auckland event ...

2 weeks ago

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SailGP Auckland countdown: world-class racing set to thrill City of Sails

With just 4 weeks to go, excitement is building for SailGP's much-anticipated Auckland debut, promising an exhilarating spectacle for fans both on and...

1 month ago

Runup to Auckland

SailGP comes to Auckland with new Tech! New foils, New timing system.

The ‘Black Foils’ New Zealand SailGP Team smoothly capture the opening victory of the RolexSailGP Championship’s 2025 Season – a 13-stop tour spannin...

1 month ago

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NZ Events Worth Adding to Your Calendar

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Catch all the action of the Vendée Globe Race, starting 10 Nov, 2024 in Barcelona, Spain. Follow along with excitement at Boating New Zealand.

FISHING

White Pointer Boats 30th Anniversary Fishing Comp, 5 - 8 Feb 2025 in Waihau Bay

Makaira Trailer Boat Competition, 25 & 26 Jan 2025 in Whangaroa

Stabicraft Fish N Chicks Tournament, 6 - 8 Feb 2025 in Tauranga. Dress up theme is “Ladies of their Time”. Raising funds to help find a cure for Breast Cancer.

Surtees Annual Fishing Competition, 28 Feb - 1 Mar 2025 in Whakatane

Hook Me Up Fishing Competition - Matakana vs Hillside, 7 Mar 2025 in Whakatane

The Kubota Billfish Classic, 12 - 15 Mar 2025 in Mercury Bay, Whitianga

ITM Fishing Competition, 13 - 16 Mar 2025 in Whangaroa

NZ Lure Masters (Catch, Measure and Release competition), 3 & 4 Oct 2025, New Zealand wide

Stabicraft Te Anau Manapouri Fishing Classic, 25 - 27 Oct 2025 TBC in Te Anau Manapouri

REGATTAS

Rolex Sydney to Hobart, 26 Dec 2024 starts in Sydney, Australia

New Zealand Sail Grand Prix, 18 & 19 Jan 2025 in Auckland

Bay of Islands Sailing Week, 21 - 24 Jan 2025 at Bay of Islands

NZ Millenium Cup, 1 - 4 Feb 2025 at Waitemata Harbour

Toyota Youth International Match Racing Cup, 26 Feb - 4 Mar 2025 in Auckland

PIC Harbour Classic, 28 Feb - 1 Mar 2025 in Auckland

Sydney to Auckland Ocean Race 2025, starting 11 Oct 2025 TBC from Sydney Harbour

PIC Insurance Brokers Coastal Classic, 24 Oct 2025 TBC from Auckland to Russell

NZ Match Racing Championships, 2025 dates tbc in Auckland

HYDRO THUNDER

Lucas Oil Hydro Thunder Race - Mangakino, 18 & 19 Jan 2025 at Mangakino

Lucas Oil Hydro Thunder Race - Karapiro, 7 - 9 Feb 2025 at Karapiro

Lucas Oil Hydro Thunder Race - Lake Rotoiti, 8 - 9 Mar 2025 at Nelson Lakes

Lucas Oil Hydro Thunder Race - Lake Twizel, 29 - 30 Mar 2025 at Twizel

JET BOAT RACING

2024/25 NZ Jetsprint Championship R2, 1 Dec 2024 at Featherston

2024/25 NZ Jetsprint Championship R3, 27 Dec 2024 at Wanganui

UIM World Jetsprint Championships, 25 Jan -2 Feb 2025 at Wanaka (25 & 26 Jan) and Wanganui (1 & 2 Feb)

2024/25 NZ Jetsprint Championship R4, 23 Feb 2025 at Wanganui

2025 NZ Marathon Coast-to-Coast, 16 to 25 Mar 2025 starting at Greymouth ad finishing at Christchurch

2024 Golden Homes NZ Jet Boat Marathon, 2025 dates TBC on Southland Rivers (Oreti, Waiau and Mataura)

National Jet Boat Rally 2024, 2025 date TBC at Oliver Road, Bendigo (near Cromwell)

WATERSPORTS

Yamaha Rollo's Marine Bridge 2 Bridge, 2025 dates tbc Staged on the Waikato River between Cambridge & Taupiri, based in Hamilton, New Zealand

NON-MOTORISED SPORT

Waka Ama - 2025 National Sprint Championships, 12 - 18 Jan 2025 at Lake Karapiro, Cambridge

Waka Ama - 2025 Secondary School Nationals, 24 - 28 Mar 2025 at Lake Tikitapu, Rotorua

ANTIQUE, CLASSIC & RETRO BOATS

25th NZ Antique & Classic Boat Show , 1 & 2 Mar 2025 at Lake Rotoiti, Nelson Lakes

SHOWS

Moana Auckland - New Zealand's Ocean Festival, 27 Jan to 9 Mar 2025 in Auckland

Auckland Boat Show, 6 - 9 Mar 2025 to be held at the Viaduct Events Centre and Jellicoe Harbour, Auckland

The Hutchwilco New Zealand Boat Show, 15-18 May 2025 to be held at the Viaduct Events Centre and Jellicoe Harbour, Auckland

NZ Boat, Fish and Dive Show, 30 & 31 Aug 2025 to be held at Mystery Creek Events Centre, Waipa

NEWS TIPS?
Send your photos, videos, stories, and tip-offs to ahoy@boatingnz.co.nz or call us on 022-023-7507.

Runup to Auckland

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Weekly Newsletter

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France SailGP team in final talks of an ownership transaction

France will not be on the SailGP start line at Auckland after all

Brazil SailGP team and boat takes a hard hit, but no lasting damage

Blair Tuke talks one-on-one to us about SailGP in the City of Sails

Exciting day for SailGP boats in the Waitemāta Harbour and Hauraki Gulf

Peter Burling: Leading with precision on and off the water

SailGP – Leo Takahashi tells us about his first day of training in Auckland

SailGP’s global talent descends on Auckland for New Zealand leg of Sail Grand Prix

France SailGP team set for dynamic return in Auckland

SailGP Auckland countdown: world-class racing set to thrill City of Sails

SailGP comes to Auckland with new Tech! New foils, New timing system.