Kiwi sailors win top award
Men's 49er sailors Peter Burling and Blair Tuke have been awarded the Lonsdale Cup for 2020 following a dominant performance to retain their World Championship title.
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Blackman’s main focus still on water but not cup
Blackman’s main focus still on water but not cup
For the first time in more than 30 years, Ross Blackman will not be at an America’s Cup regatta.
American Magic capsizes in Prada Cup
American Magic capsizes in Prada Cup
American Magic were sailing towards their first win of the America's Cup Challenger Selection Series when disaster struck on the Hauraki Gulf.
American Magic lag behind in Challenger Selection Series
American Magic lag behind in Challenger Selection Series
American Magic struggled while Team UK continued their winning ways in shifty wind conditions on the second day of sailing in the America's Cup Challenger Selection Series in Auckland.
America's Cup graphics pulled over Taylor, Coutts stoush
America's Cup graphics pulled over Taylor, Coutts stoush
A copyright stoush over the right to graphics used in America’s Cup coverage has taken another turn today.
Coutts, Taylor in copyright dispute
Coutts, Taylor in copyright dispute
Sir Russell Coutts’ sailing interests have warned Sir Ian Taylor’s Animation Research of High Court action alleging breach of copyright over use of graphics.
New arrivals revitalise club
New arrivals revitalise club
The Otago Yacht Club’s sailing school has been revitalised by the arrival of a former Olympic coach, his Olympic gold-medallist wife and six new Open Skiffs.
No evidence of 'impropriety': America's Cup probe released
No evidence of 'impropriety': America's Cup probe released
A probe into the funding of Team New Zealand and the America's Cup has been released and found "no evidence of financial impropriety or misappropriation of funds".
Noelex, Ross champs on
Noelex, Ross champs on
The Port Chalmers Yacht Club is hosting the Noelex 22 and Ross 780 national championships this weekend.
Burling and Tuke claim dramatic world champs win
Burling and Tuke claim dramatic world champs win
Peter Burling and Blair Tuke have moved past a hairy moment, wild conditions, and some feisty Germans to claim a fifth 49er sailing world championships in Auckland.
Team NZ launch America's Cup yacht
Team NZ launch America's Cup yacht
The new era of the America's Cup is now more than simulations and plans, with Team New Zealand's first AC75 vessel launched for the world to see.
Burling, Tuke win gold in Olympic rehearsal
Burling, Tuke win gold in Olympic rehearsal
Peter Burling and Blair Tuke knew they had essentially claimed gold at the Olympic test event in Enoshima moments after the start of today's 49er medal race.
Ready to go
Ready to go
Otago Boys' High School duo Jack Densem (yellow top) and Jarvis Cross (both 17) on the start line of the South Island secondary schools Sunburst championships on Otago Harbour yesterday.
Burling to skipper Team NZ for 2021
Burling to skipper Team NZ for 2021
Team New Zealand have confirmed Peter Burling will be their skipper for the 2021 America's Cup.
Location of America's Cup bases confirmed
Location of America's Cup bases confirmed
A final agreement for the America's Cup bases in Auckland has been made.
Tuke welcomes Spithill move
Tuke welcomes Spithill move
Kiwi sailor Blair Tuke has welcomed the strengthened challenge from Luna Rossa in the next America's Cup, with the Italian syndicate announcing the return of Australian Jimmy Spithill.
Spithill jumps ship to Luna Rossa
Spithill jumps ship to Luna Rossa
Oracle Team USA skipper Jimmy Spithill has jumped ship for the next America's Cup and rejoined Italy's Luna Rossa syndicate.
Mercedes edges Team NZ at Laureus awards
Mercedes edges Team NZ at Laureus awards
Team New Zealand lost the Laureus World Team of the Year award to the Mercedes Formula One Team.
Bragging rights to Tuke in ocean race
Bragging rights to Tuke in ocean race
A flying finish from MAPFRE into Auckland during leg six in the Volvo Ocean Race has seen Kiwi Blair Tuke get one over on his Olympic partner Peter Burling.
Fugitive killer of Kiwi icon caught after 15 years
Fugitive killer of Kiwi icon caught after 15 years
One of the fugitive killers of record-breaking yachtsman Sir Peter Blake has been captured by police after more than 15 years on the run.