“Foil4TheGulf”, set to take place on Saturday “Foil4TheGulf”, set to take place on Saturday “Foil4TheGulf”, set to take place next Saturday (24 May) at Auckland's Okahu Bay “Foil4TheGulf”, set to take place next Saturday (24 May) at Auckland's Okahu Bay, has been inspired by the Hauraki Gulf / Tikapa Moana Marine Protection Bill's stalled progress in Parliament after its second reading in December last year. by NZ SailGP team Posted 14 May 11:20 NZST RS-Quest rally at Cheltenam Beach RS-Quest rally at Cheltenam Beach Eight RS-Quests sailed to Cheltenham Beach, on Sunday for the first NZ Quest barbeque lunch. Eight RS-Quests sailed to Cheltenham Beach, alongside North Head at the entrance to the Inner Waitemata Harbour, on Sunday for a barbeque lunch. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World.com/nz Posted 5 May 17:48 NZST Taipa Sailing Club hard hit by Cyclone Taipa Sailing Club hard hit by Cyclone The Taipa Sailing Club is reeling after being hard hit by Cyclone Tam - launches Givealittle page When Cyclone Tam tore the roof off the Taipa Sailing Club just over a week ago, the immediate future of the small Northland yacht club suddenly looked uncertain.A Givealittle page has raised more than $6000 in the first five days. by Eduan Roos/Yachting NZ Posted 29 Apr 11:00 NZST Exotic caulerpa in Paradise Bay at Urupukapuka Exotic caulerpa in Paradise Bay at Urupukapuka A cruiser was surprised when he pulled up a substantial amount of exotic caulerpa A cruiser was surprised - and worried - when he pulled up a substantial amount of seaweed that looked like it could be exotic caulerpa in Paradise Bay at Urupukapuka. by From Clean Below? Good to Go Posted 16 Apr 14:30 NZST Auckland Boat Show: Positivity in the industry Auckland Boat Show: Positivity in the industry The Auckland Boat Show has come to a close for 2025, and exhibitors report a positive show The Auckland Boat Show has come to a close for 2025, and exhibitors report a positive show with strong enquiries. by Isla McKechnie Posted 9 Mar 17:41 NZDT America's Cup: Emirates Team NZs wins immortalised America's Cup: Emirates Team NZs wins immortalised Rick Youmans will be showing his latest work entitled "3-Pete" on the Sail-World NZ stand Noted marine artist Rick Youmans will be showing his latest work entitled "3-Pete" on the Sail-World NZ stand (207 - second level of the VEC) at the Auckland Boat Show, which starts this Thursday. by Sail-World.com/nz Posted 7 Mar 15:20 NZDT Paul Bieker and Armstrong Foils on T-Foils Paul Bieker and Armstrong Foils on T-Foils Top designer Paul Bieker talks with Armie Armstrong on the development of the T-Foils. In conjunction with Armstrong Foils, SailGP have incorporated a sacrificial tip on the T-foils which will detach on contact when racing. Top designer Paul Bieker talks with Armie Armstrong on the development of the T-Foils. by Kjell van Sice Posted 22 Feb 12:40 NZDT NZ Millennium Cup: Kawil makes it a double - Day 3 NZ Millennium Cup: Kawil makes it a double - Day 3 Kawil takes final race, and the 2025 NZ Millennium Cup comes to a close The final race of the 2025 NZ Millennium Cup has come to a close and Kawil has been named overall series winner. by Isla McKechnie Posted 6 Feb 00:23 NZDT The problem right in front of our eyes The problem right in front of our eyes Three reasons why water in sunscreen formulations is a drawback The majority of sunscreens on the market are made with one seemingly innocent ingredient: dihydrogen monoxide. Said plainly, water. Water is happy to mix with water, which makes three reasons why water in sunscreen formulations is a drawback. by Becky Cashman Posted 5 Feb 18:26 NZDT C-Tech technology at the 2024 Moth Worlds C-Tech technology at the 2024 Moth Worlds C-Tech reflects on its latest advancements in carbon fibre solutions and technology As the dust settles from the recent Moth Worlds at Manly Sailing Club, C-Tech takes a moment to reflect on its latest advancements in carbon fibre solutions and technology. by Anna Merchant|C-Tech Posted 5 Feb 00:51 NZDT ‘Hull grooming' - a new mindset ‘Hull grooming' - a new mindset If your boat lives full time in the water, you might have heard the term ‘hull grooming' If your boat lives full time in the water, you might have heard the term ‘hull grooming' - an approach that's catching on within the maritime community. by From Clean Below? Good to Go Posted 5 Feb 00:34 NZDT NZ Millennium Cup: Kawil made her move - Day 2 NZ Millennium Cup: Kawil made her move - Day 2 Kawil made her move from second to first place overall on the second day of the NZ Millennium Cup. On a day of light airs and a swift course around Rakino Island, Kawil made her move from second to first place overall on the second day of the NZ Millennium Cup. by Isla McKechnie Posted 3 Feb 23:19 NZDT NZ Millennium Cup: Sea Eagle wins on Day 1 NZ Millennium Cup: Sea Eagle wins on Day 1 There was no stopping Sea Eagle's romp on Day 1 of the Millenniumn Cup The New Zealand Millennium Cup is underway and Sea Eagle has taken the win on Day 1 in the Auckland regatta. by Isla McKechnie Posted 3 Feb 00:43 NZDT NZ Millennium Cup is underway NZ Millennium Cup is underway The NZ Millennium Cup has begun, with regatta visitors welcomed to the city by Auckland's mayor. The world's most-southerly superyacht regatta is underway tonight, with Auckland's mayor welcoming the fleet to the City of Sails. by Isla McKechnie Posted 2 Feb 01:46 NZDT Images of the Mahurangi Classics Regatta Images of the Mahurangi Classics Regatta The Mahurangi Cruising Club's Annual Regatta for Classic Yachts was sailed on January 25 The Mahurangi Cruising Club's Annual Regatta for Classic Yachts was sailed on January 25, at Mahurangi Harbour on a course around Saddle Island at the entrance to the harbour. by Sail-World.com/nz Posted 30 Jan 17:02 NZDT New certification process for offshore voyage New certification process for offshore voyage Anyone intending to take a NZ registered recreational craft overseas must apply through Maritime NZ Anyone intending to take a New Zealand registered recreational craft overseas must now complete an application through Maritime NZ. Please allow at least three month from the time of the application to your intended voyage. by Maritime New Zealand Posted 30 Jan 11:55 NZDT StaticLink: Reliable power solutions StaticLink: Reliable power solutions When you're out on the water, reliable power is essential to keeping everything running smoothly. When you're out on the water, reliable power is essential to keeping everything running smoothly. From quick day trips to extended voyages, dependable energy ensures your navigation, lighting, and communication systems are always ready. by StaticLink Posted 30 Jan 01:15 NZDT NZ Millennium Cup begins Saturday NZ Millennium Cup begins Saturday The NZ Millennium Cup gets underway from Saturday, with ten entries The NZ Millennium Cup gets underway from Saturday, with ten entries, returning campaigners and a special regatta debut. by Isla McKechnie Posted 29 Jan 23:39 NZDT