New Zealand will host the Southern Ocean stopover for the 12th time, with a 50-year anniversary on the horizon. The Ocean Race, the world’s toughest test of a team in sport, will return to Auckland, New Zealand in the 2027 edition of the iconic around the world...
In a venture to understand global climate dynamics, the 2025 BLAKE Expedition is set to depart on a research mission to the Auckland and Campbell islands next month. Departing March 1st aboard HMNZS Canterbury, this two-week voyage will bring together a 23-strong crew...
Two talented young New Zealanders are getting ready for a 28-day voyage to the Southern Ocean onboard NIWA’s Research Vessel Tangaroa, after being awarded a coveted Blake NIWA Ambassadorship. University of Auckland student Melanie Hayden (left) and Victoria University...
Thirty young sailors (Y11-13) from sailing clubs all over New Zealand have been selected to represent their clubs at BLAKE Inspire for Sailors, a six-day environmental leadership development adventure developed by BLAKE (formerly the Sir Peter Blake Trust) and...
NEWPORT, RI (6 June 2019) – 11th Hour Racing announced today seven grantees focused on restoring ocean health in the United States, the United Kingdom, and New Zealand. Funded by The Schmidt Family Foundation, 11th Hour Racing’s grant program is committed to...
Five young New Zealanders will be packing their bags and heading into the environment this summer after each winning a Blake DOC Ambassador Award. Through the Sir Peter Blake Trust’s partnership with the Department of Conservation (DOC), the following young people...
