New-Zealand Articles

Olympic Class Sailing in the Spotlight at 40th Hamilton Island Race Week

Nestled in the heart of the dazzling Whitsunday Islands, Hamilton Island Race Week readies for its 40th anniversary celebrations. This year, the annual carnival of sails is slated for 16-23 August, promising a spectacular weeklong feast of maritime competition and camaraderie. This year’s spotlight shines on the Olympic class match racing, with teams from Australia and New Zealand firing up for a three-day exhibition series. New Zealand’s men’s 49er and Women’s 49erFX teams will compete in earnest against their Australian counterparts.

26-06-2025

Showdown of a Lifetime: World's Most Southern Superyacht Regatta Is All Set To Begin

This Saturday heralds the start of an extraordinary seafaring spectacle, the world’s most southerly superyacht regatta, the 2025 New Zealand Millennium Cup. Situated amid Auckland’s volcanically crafted islands and channels, and the Hauraki Gulf, this year’s race is teeming with potential. With a tantalizing blend of returning champions and fresh contenders itching to make their regatta debut, the stage is set for an exceptional confrontation.

The 2025 NZ Millennium Cup, the second consecutive edition to take place in Auckland after its Bay of Islands tenure, eagerly rolls out the red carpet for the formidable Kawil. Having championed the Bay of Islands contest in 2020, Kawil’s return is eagerly anticipated. Also re-entering the Cup are two regatta favorites: Royal Huisman’s Sassafras, known for its elegant yet fierce approach to racing; and Janice of Wyoming, celebrated for her competitive edge and high-spirited crew.

29-01-2025

Rising Stars Prevail against Experienced Sailors in New Zealand's 2025 Flying 15 National Championship

The prestigious 2025 New Zealand Flying 15 National Championship held at the Bay of Islands introduces new winners, after an adrenaline-packed sailing week.

27-01-2025