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AC38

Build Up to AC38

This week Barcelona’s economic analysis of their America’s Cup was released; where shoul...

With a €1.034 billion positive economic impact, 1.8+ million visitors across 59 days, 12,872 in jobs, and €208.5 million in tax revenue, would NZ be c...
AC38

RYS names Ainslie’s Athena Racing as official AC38 Challenger of Record

In a quiet update, the RYC have named Sir Ben Ainslie and Athena Pathway as the official Challenger of Record for the 38th America's Cup. Bring it on!...
AC38

Britain’s America’s Cup split: Ainslie vs. Ratcliffe and the battle for the Challenger of Record

The British America’s Cup campaign has entered a dramatic and uncertain phase with the rift between Sir Ben Ainslie and INEOS Britannia, led by Sir Ji...
AC38

The 38th America’s Cup: Defender New Zealand and Challenger Britain Forge Forward Together

As Emirates Team New Zealand’s AC75 surged over the finish line in Barcelona on Saturday, 19 October, it marked not just the end of the 37th...
Build Up to AC38

AC38: Will It Bring In A New Era of Innovation, Inclusion, and Excitement for the America’s Cup?

As the Emirates Team New Zealand (ETNZ) AC75 crossed the finish line on 19th October, the Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron (RNZYS) officially accepted...
AC38

Barcelona Won’t Host America’s Cup 2026: What’s Next for New Zealand and the Sailing World?

A Mutual Split, But What Comes Next? The America’s Cup, one of the world’s most demanding sailing events for both host country and city, requires exc...
AC37

From Victory to Vision: What’s Next for the America’s Cup and Emirates Team New Zealand

Emirates Team New Zealand has completed one of the most successful America’s Cup campaigns in history, marking their third consecutive win. This unpre...
Build Up to AC38

Opinion Editorial: New Zealand’s America’s Cup: What’s Next?

Wow! What an incredible season of America’s Cup racing. For New Zealand, what an amazing result! Whether it’s foiling, sailing, or whatever these AC75...

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FISHING

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

REGATTAS

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

Rolex Sydney to Hobart, 26 Dec 2025 starts in Sydney, Australia

HYDRO THUNDER

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 R4, 23 Feb 2025 at Wanganui

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

WATERSPORTS

IWWF University Nationals (waterskiing), 26 February to 2 March Orakei Basin, Auckland

MEET UPS

Bay of Plenty Trailer Yacht Cruising Rally, Easter 2025 at Lake Rotoiti, BOP

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

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