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Lifejacket law: Public consultation opens on expanding bill to all boaties General The Transport and Infrastructure Committee is considering expanding a proposed lifejacket law to cover all recreational boaties, following strong p5 March 2026
Nationals wrap: Shaw leads the charge as championships decided Race Results The sailing season has already delivered a packed calendar of national championships, with titles decided across the country and plenty of close ra3 March 2026
More than 100 sailors contest Bay's festival of foiling Race Results More than 100 sailors converged on the Bay of Islands late last month for a festival of foiling, with tight racing and high-octane action across se24 February 2026
Optimist numbers surge, girls dominate Starling fleet at Interislander Challenge Race Results Record numbers in the Optimist fleets and a commanding display by female sailors in the Starling class defined the 2026 Interislander Optimist Chal25 February 2026
2026 RNI: Meet the fleet General With SSANZ MediaPhotos / Competitors, Suellen Hurling (Live Sail Die)25 February 2026
Thu12Mar-Sun15Mar2026 New Zealand Elliot 5.9 national championshipslocation_onClub Maraetai Sailing Club chevron_right
Thu12Mar-Sun15Mar2026 New Zealand Zephyr national championshipslocation_onClub Howick Sailing Club chevron_right
Fri13Mar-Sun15Mar2026 New Zealand PredictWind Wingfoil national championshipslocation_onClub Worser Bay Boating Club chevron_right