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The DN World and European Championships this year became a remarkable story of endurance, professionalism, and organisational resilience. A total of 120 pilots from 15 countries gathered to compete for the most prestigious titles in ice sailing.

The 2026 Doyle Sails Round North Island Two Handed Race will be held from 28 February to 15 March 2026. Twenty six yachts are currently entered for the 2026 edition, reflecting the range of designs active in New Zealand double handed offshore sailing.

New Zealand boatbuilding innovation will headline a strong line-up of new launches, technology releases and international premieres at the Auckland Boat Show, 5–8 March 2026

As part of the Auckland Wooden Boat Festival, expert talks and film screenings will be offered at the New Zealand Maritime Museum will offer free sessions on boat design and restoration, voyaging traditions, maritime archaeology and ocean adventure.

Oyster 885GT ‘Babiana’ dominated the Oyster Palma Regatta this year, with bullets in all but the final race. With Ian Howarth onboard as tactician, and the boat purring in all conditions, it gave us a golden opportunity to take a closer look at the loads.

Jono Ridler has pushed past 800 kilometres in his Swim4TheOcean mission from Cape to Capital, with less than 600 kilometres projected remaining before he reaches Wellington.

Our 2026 Interprovincial Championships for Javelins was hosted by the Sandspit Yacht Club Centreboard Division at Algies Bay, Auckland over the weekend.

Sailability Auckland, in partnership with the Ponsonby Cruising Club and Burnsco, proudly announces the successful conclusion of the Burnsco 2026 SKUD 18 International Match Race Challenge.

RORC Caribbean 600 – MOD70 Argo (USA) has taken Multihull Line Honours

Rooster Sailing Ltd is pleased to announce the appointment of a new distribution partner, Baltic Sail, based in Tallinn, Estonia, to serve the Baltic region.