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All the latest news for the 2026 15th Solo Trans-Tasman Yacht Challenge
Here you will find all the latest news about the 2026 15th Solo Trans-Tasman Yacht Challenge. Starting in Opua and finishing in Southport.
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Government Events Boost Fund Support for 2026 Solo Trans-Tasman Challenge
We’re thrilled to share some exciting news for the 2026 Solo Trans-Tasman Challenge. The event has secured funding through the Government’s Events Boost Fund, administered by the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE). This support is a significant vote…
Boating New Zealand Article
Crossing ‘the Ditch’ alone: Malcolm Dickson and the rise of a record Solo fleet Written by Kirsten Thomas Twenty-one sailors will take on the Tasman in May 2026, led by a 79-year-old designer-builder whose lifetime at sea anchors the most…
2026 Race Entrant Profiles now Online
The wait is over — the official competitor profiles for the Solo Trans-Tasman Challenge 2026 are now live As the countdown to 30 May 2026 intensifies, skippers are deep in preparation mode — checking gear, refining strategies, and mentally gearing…
Boating New Zealand Article
Solo at sea: Opua to Southport, a bigger, bolder 2026 Solo Trans-Tasman Written by Kirsten Thomas In quite a different cross-Tasman yacht race than the Sydney to Auckland Ocean Yacht race which saw Lucky, the 29-metre KJ owned by Bryon…
The Entry List is Growing
With just days to go before entries close, we’re thrilled to announce a record-breaking milestone — EIGHTEEN skippers are officially entered for the 2026 Solo Trans-Tasman Yacht Challenge!
Notice of Race Amendment – Boats Under 9m Eligible to Apply
The Race Committee for the 2026 Solo Trans-Tasman Challenge has announced an important amendment to the Notice of Race. Clause 6.5 has been updated to allow skippers of boats under 9 metres in hull length to apply for entry, provided…
Entries underway for the 2026 Solo Trans-Tasman Yacht Challenge!
The countdown has officially begun! Entries are now open for the 2026 Solo Trans-Tasman Yacht Challenge, and the fleet is already taking shape with eight confirmed entrants, evenly split between New Zealand and Australia. For the first time in years,…
Opua Cruising Club to Host 2026 Solo Trans-Tasman Yacht Challenge
We’re excited to share some big news: the Opua Cruising Club has officially been named the Organising Authority for the 16th Solo Trans-Tasman Yacht Challenge, now scheduled to start on 30th May 2026. This iconic race — the longest-running single-handed…
Wow, That Was Some Finish!
How exciting!A huge congratulations to Malcolm Dickson and the beautiful Sarau taking Line Honours and First Place in the Adventure-Monohull division at 1453 Yesterday in a race time of 10 days, 1 hour, 53 minutes, 50 seconds. This sets the…
The Finishing Line Approaches
The Solo Trans-Tasman Yacht Race history continues as the 14th race nears a winner. The race started in 1970 and is the second-oldest continuously-run single-handed ocean race in the world. It is the only race of its kind in the…
Two Great Sailing Days, Smokin’
Monday evening’s remarks of “Great Sailing, 15kts beam reach” and “Smokin” back up the last two days' race statistics. Spirits are high, distances made good smashed 160nm and speeds crept over 9kts. Tuesday, saw the biggest day of the race…
The Race Over the Weekend….
Great Speeds as First Yacht reaches Half-Way Day 5 Friday saw a building breeze from 17-25 Kts, coming from the right direction to enable our skippers to make progress toward Southport. After five days the first boat crossed the halfway…
