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Belmont 16s Sailing Club, in partnership with the Australian Skiff Sailing Association, is proud to announce that Skelcon has been confirmed as the official Naming Rights Sponsor of the 2026 Australian Skiff Championships for the 16ft and 13ft classes.

It took 45 years, but the athletes who formed Australia’s 1980 Olympic sailing team have finally reunited, a gathering marked by reflection, reconciliation, and long-overdue recognition.

The New Zealand team of Anna Merchant and Aaron Hume-Merry have placed fifth of ten boats in the Final of the inaugural Offshore Double Handed World Championships, sailed from Cowes, Isle of Wight.

New Zealand’s oldest sporting event – the Auckland Anniversary Day Regatta – returns on Monday 26 January 2026, with organisers promising another diverse line-up of fleets and some exciting new additions to reinvigorate the 186-year-old event.

Moana Auckland, New Zealand’s Ocean Festival is back for its third edition in February 28 – March 15 2026, bringing a fun, ocean-inspired celebration to Auckland’s waterfront with a refreshed programme over three weekends.

New Zealand’s Sean Herbert has added to his impressive medal collection after a dramatic final day at the inaugural Formula Wing World Championship in Cagliari, Sardinia

At the stroke of 10 this morning in bright sunshine, the kilted crewman on Elena of London breathed life into his bagpipes to signal the Tradition yachts’ departure from the port of St Tropez.

Jessie Kampman leads the women and Max Maeder leads the men after a four-race opening day of the Formula Kite World Championships in Sardinia.

Jessie Kampman leads the women and Max Maeder leads the men after a four-race opening day of the Formula Kite World Championships in Sardinia.

At the stroke of 10 this morning in bright sunshine, the kilted crewman on Elena of London breathed life into his bagpipes to signal the Tradition yachts’ departure from the port of St Tropez.