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New lifejacket rule passed for small boats

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People aboard recreational boats measuring six metres or less will be required to wear properly fitted lifejackets while underway under legislation passed by Parliament. The...

Sailors injured after high-speed SailGP collision forces race abandonment in Auckland

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Two sailors, one from New Zealand’s Black Foils and one from France, were hospitalised after a high-speed collision during race three of the New...

$848K safety funding rolled out to protect boaties during summer peak

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New funding aimed at reducing harm in high-risk recreational boating environments is being rolled out nationwide ahead of the busy summer season, with $848,000...

Black foils fall short again as GB claims SailGP Championship

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The Black Foils have once again narrowly missed out on SailGP glory, finishing third in the season five grand final shootout behind champions Great...

Burling cleared to lead Black Foil’s SailGP final challenge

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Peter Burling has been cleared to lead New Zealand at this weekend’s SailGP grand final in Abu Dhabi after receiving medical approval following a...

Sailor and commentator Peter Lester passes away

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Peter Lester, celebrated New Zealand sailor, Olympic coach, and sailing commentator, has died at 70, a week after suffering a heart attack. A world champion...

Countdown begins for Groupama Race 2025 around New Caledonia’s Grande Terre

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In nine days the 2025 edition of the Groupama Race will set sail from Nouméa, New Caledonia, offering 24 competing boats a spectacular 654-nautical-mile...

Government pulls plug on Auckland America’s Cup bid

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The government has rejected a $75 million proposal to host the next America's Cup in Auckland, citing fiscal responsibility and prioritisation of essential services...

America’s Cup sailor Matt Mitchell passes away aged 53

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Renowned Kiwi sailor Matt Mitchell, a three-time America’s Cup champion with Team New Zealand, Alinghi, and Oracle, has died at the age of 53...

Police remind public of airspace restrictions during SailGP racing in Auckland

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Police are urging the public to adhere to airspace restrictions in place over parts of the Waitematā Harbour during the SailGP racing event from...

LawConnect secures back-to-back wins in Sydney to Hobart

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LawConnect claimed its second consecutive line honours victory in the Sydney to Hobart yacht race early on Saturday, completing the 628-nautical-mile journey in one...

Double tragedy strikes Sydney to Hobart yacht race

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The Sydney to Hobart yacht race has been rocked by the deaths of two sailors in separate incidents involving booms, casting a shadow over...

Team NZ clinches third consecutive America’s Cup victory

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Emirates Team New Zealand has triumphed over Ineos Britannia with a 7-2 victory to defend the America's Cup, claiming their third consecutive title and...

McKenzie and McHardie secure silver in men’s 49er Skiff

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Will McKenzie and Isaac McHardie have upheld New Zealand's sailing tradition by clinching a silver medal in the men's 49er skiff at the Paris...

Yachting NZ faces criticism for Olympic selections amid allegations of bias and inconsistent criteria application

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Yachting NZ has come under scrutiny for its handling of Olympic team selections after nominating Jo Aleh and Molly Meech for the Paris Games...

Dolphins disrupt SailGP Christchurch opener – Day One races cancelled

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The opening day of the SailGP event in Christchurch was unexpectedly cancelled when dolphins were spotted on the racecourse, leading to a delay and...