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High-speed T-foils

SailGP has confirmed that its new high-speed T-Foils will be added to its entire international fleet of F50s in January 2025, ahead of the ITM New Zea...

3 months ago

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Is Leo Takahashi the Black Foils’ silver bullets?

Excitement is building as the second event of SailGP’s 2025 season, the ITM New Zealand Sail Grand Prix, approaches.

3 months ago

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Five Things to Watch When SailGP Kicks Off in Dubai

1. The Debut of Red Bull Italy and Mubadala Brazil This season marks the arrival of two new teams: Red Bull Italy and Mubadala Brazil, both o...

4 months ago

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SailGP 2025 Season Kicks Off: Full Crews Revealed for Dubai

Let’s take a closer look at the full crew rosters and the notable changes shaping the opening event. Familiar Names, Fresh Dynamics The establ...

4 months ago

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Rolex and SailGP: A Bold New Era for Global Sailing

A Shared Vision of Excellence Announcing the historic partnership, SailGP CEO Sir Russell Coutts emphasised the synergy between the two brand...

4 months ago

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ROCKWOOL Racing Strengthens Line-Up With SailGP Champion Ed Powys

Powys Brings Championship Pedigree Powys, a British athlete with dual British and Australian roots, has been a pivotal figure in the Australi...

4 months ago

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First F50s Hit the Water in Dubai Ahead of SailGP’s 2025 Season Opener

The 2025 SailGP season is officially underway, with the first F50s taking to the waters of Dubai’s Mina Rashid for crucial practice sessions...

4 months ago

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Understanding Penalties in SailGP

What Are Penalties? SailGP’s penalties are enforced when teams breach racing rules, with infractions determined by umpires after a protest by...

4 months ago

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Understanding the SailGP Scoring System

Event Scoring Each Sail Grand Prix event features six fleet races, culminating in a winner-takes-all Final to crown the event champion. Point...

4 months ago

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Demystifying the SailGP Racecourse

The Fundamentals of the SailGP Racecourse While the specifics of a SailGP racecourse may change to adapt to weather or venue constraints, the...

4 months ago

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NZ Events Worth Adding to Your Calendar

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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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Weekly Newsletter

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Is Leo Takahashi the Black Foils’ silver bullets?

Five Things to Watch When SailGP Kicks Off in Dubai

SailGP 2025 Season Kicks Off: Full Crews Revealed for Dubai

Rolex and SailGP: A Bold New Era for Global Sailing

ROCKWOOL Racing Strengthens Line-Up With SailGP Champion Ed Powys

First F50s Hit the Water in Dubai Ahead of SailGP’s 2025 Season Opener

Understanding Penalties in SailGP

Understanding the SailGP Scoring System

Demystifying the SailGP Racecourse