Emirates Team New Zealand (ETNZ) representing the Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron (RNZYS) and the Government, along with Auckland Council, have concluded exclusive discussions regarding
America's Cup
America’s Cup: Emirates Team New Zealand to develop hydrogen powered chase boats
Emirates Team New Zealand have committed to drive hydrogen innovation in the marine industry by developing Hydrogen powered chase boats for the 37th America’s Cup. They
Is Alinghi planning a return to the America’s Cup?
Two-time America’s Cup winning syndicate Alinghi could be planning a return to sailing’s oldest and most prestigious competition for the 37th edition – whenever and
Shirley Robertson Sailing Podcast: Terry Hutchinson
Shirley Robertson's Sailing Podcast is here for another season and gets underway with a two part interview with one of the sport's most decorated skippers
America’s Cup: New York YC announces challenge for AC37
[UPDATED: 1300 CEST Sunday May 9 with responses from Emirates Team New Zealand and Ineos Team UK.] The New York Yacht Club has submitted a challenge
The Yacht Racing Podcast EXTRA: Leon Sefton
To listen to this podcast click here On the latest edition of The Yacht Racing Podcast EXTRA Justin Chisholm speaks to Leon Sefton, who as Head of
Tech Brief
Take nothing for granted
When a yacht drops anchor in a seagrass meadow and leaves a divot, or an outboard motor propeller makes a scar, how long does it
Tech Brief: Pent up demand
IN COLLABORATION WITH OYSTER YACHTS For their first new mid-size model to be launched in close to 15 years Oyster Yachts went back to a previously
Tech Brief: All in a day’s work for Doyle Sails
IN COLLABORATION WITH DOYLE SAILS For many sailmakers there is no greater challenge than designing, building and fitting superyacht sails. Exceeding 30m in length and never
Tech Brief: Designed for the job
IN COLLABORATION WITH DIMENSION-POLYANT As well as great sailing performance a new generation of sailcloths is exploiting the potential for very much improved levels of durability. With
Tech Brief: When some things always have to work
IN COLLABORATION WITH RECKMANN When it comes to furling today’s huge sails in a hurry it is good to know that there are 130 years of
Tech brief: Smooth operators
IN COLLABORATION WITH NAUTIX When the world capital of ocean racing is right there on your doorstep there is also no shortage of knowledgeable – and
The Ocean Race
Class leaders Offshore Team Germany (GER) and Mirpuri Foundation Racing Team (POR) have been confirmed as the respective IMOCA and VO65 winners in the inaugural
Olympic Sailing
Olympic sailing: Hempel World Cup Series begins with Allianz Regatta in Medemblik
The 2021 Hempel World Cup Series kicks off with the Allianz Regatta in Medemblik, The Netherlands today and and runs through to June 13 with
Olympic sailing: Hannah Diamond on Olympic landscape as Tokyo 2020 looms
Writing exclusively for Yacht Racing Life, British professional sailor Hannah Diamond casts an expert eye over the Olympic sailing landscape as we count down the
Olympic sailing: Near perfect racing conditions for fourth day of 470 Euros
Warm sunshine with excellent breeze made for great racing conditions for all three fleets on the fourth day of the 470 European Championship in Vilamoura,
