New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has introduced a sanctions bill to bar Russian and Belarus super yachts, ships and aircraft from entering its waters or airspace
Superyacht owned by Russia’s richest man siezed in Italy
Italian police have seized a yacht owned by Alexei Mordashov, the richest man in Russia before being blacklisted this week by the European Union following Moscow’s attack on Ukraine
Dragon Class suspends Russian sailors from international competition
The International Dragon Association has condemned Russia’s attack on Ukraine, and has suspended Russian sailors and officials from international competition.
World Sailing issue updated Statement concerning the situation in Ukraine
Updated Statement Issued on behalf of: World Sailing on Tuesday 2 March following the invasion of Ukraine by Russia on 24 February 2022
British Olympic Association demands exclusion of Russia and Belarus
British Olympic Association demands the exclusion of Russia and Belarus from international sport
World Sailing Statement concerning the situation in Ukraine
World Sailing is very concerned about the situation in Ukraine and we are troubled about the safety of our friends in the Ukrainian sailing community.
Ukrainian attempted to scuttle yacht of Russian boss
A Ukrainian sailor was arrested by Civil Guard officers on Saturday after he tried to sink a yacht owned by the head of a Russian state arms firm, in retaliation for the invasion of Ukraine
John Merricks Sailing Trust hands out £1 million in awards
Latest John Merricks Sailing Trust (JMST)’s Legacy Awards announced at the RYA Dinghy Show take total past a staggering £1 million.
Call for Russia and Belarus to be stripped of all international sporting events
The European Olympic Committees (EOC) has endorsed an International Olympic Committee (IOC) call for Russia and Belarus to be stripped of all international sporting events and have their flags banned
American Magic reveal leadership team for AC37
The New York Yacht Club American Magic announced its leadership team as the program continues preparation for the 37th America’s Cup
New Zealand pull out of The Ocean Race
New Zealand Ocean Racing has withdrawn its entry to The Ocean Race 2022/2023
Use It Again! – Round World Attempt goes aground after rounding Cape Horn
omain Pilliard and Alex Pella on the Trimaran ‘Use It Again!’ are reported safe in Puerto Williams, Chile, after being recovered from the rocks in Cook Bay