Racing Beyond Limits, Powered by Nature
Aotearoa Ocean Racing isn't just a team;
we're a movement.
We're a diverse crew of sailors from Aotearoa (New Zealand) and beyond, united by a passion for competitive sailing and a profound commitment to protecting the oceans we race on.
Our mission is to compete at the highest level of open ocean racing while proving that it's possible to do so with a
net-zero carbon footprint.
We are powered by the wind and our own determination, using zero fossil fuels to propel our campaign. We actively champion women in sailing and foster an inclusive environment where sailors of all backgrounds can thrive.
Our Partners
Every one of our partners is on our mission and a valuable part of our story
A Few Words from Our Team and Community
"I grew up in Auckland idolising the ocean racing sailors that tore in and out of the
city on their way to the ocean’s most remote reaches.
I was inspired by their
courage, thirst for adventure and because the Kiwis were inevitably holding the
trophy at the end!
Now I want to build a new Kiwi team to take on the challenge
again, as a team and as a country!"
Conrad Colman
Co-founder
Aotearoa Ocean Racing
"It’s very encouraging to hear about Conrad and Rowan and their ambition to
compete in the next edition of The Ocean Race as Aotearoa Ocean Racing. Conrad
has shown incredible resilience and a clear commitment to sustainability in his two
IMOCA campaigns which sets a solid foundation for building his new team."
Johan Salen
President
The Ocean Race
"It’s a dream come true to work with Conrad and bring back a Kiwi team to such an
iconic event. This project is so much more than offshore sailing, we hope to inspire
a generation of ecologically conscious sporting superstars."
Rowan Gyde
Co-founder
Aotearoa Ocean Racing
