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For use by coaches when their sailors have a physical disability that prevents them from completing the full checklist in the books.

Creating a coaching session that includes sailors of all levels and ability. So that everyone can practise and compete in the session with equal amount of coaching time and input.

While the choice of what style life jacket/PFD is often dependant on the type of sailing and an individual’s preference, more care must be taken with the choice for persons with a disability.

Many sailors with disabilities primarily sail boats with design features that make them virtually impossible to capsize, so would consider themselves to be “as safe as houses” and are probably in more danger crossing the road.

Hansa Class Recommended Yardsticks for Mixed Class Racing -  for sailors wanting to compare Hansa Classes performance to other classes sailing against them at the same regatta.

Good race management is good race management regardless of who is on the water. Sailing theory, rules, and tactics are the same for everyone, although physical parameters may be different when working with sailors that have a disability.

Blind Sailing New Zealand and several ‘Sailability’ organisations maintain independence as non-profit organizations around New Zealand to reflect the specific demand for specialist sailing groups for people with all types of disability.

Traditionally, sport has been the exclusive reserve of the physically and mentally able.

All Yachting New Zealand sailing qualifications are World Sailing Recognised, meaning they meet the standards set by the international body.

This recognition implies a high standard of best practice supported by World Sailing.

YNZ Sailing Games Book Stuck for ideas on running training sessions?

Want to make the Learn to Sail sessions more fun?

The Volvo Sailing...Have a go! programme began in 2006 with one trailer, living the dream of Sir Peter Blake that all children should get the chance to go sailing.

Many affiliated Keelboat clubs offer three levels of Keelboat learn to sail courses.

The courses are:

The method of calculating a club’s cost of affiliation to Yachting New Zealand is a per club member levy system. A Club Member is, any individual who is a member of a club, whether they are a sailing member or not.

In support of Yachting New Zealand's environmental sustainability strategy, the annual report will only be available electronically.

Sailing offers unique opportunities for those with disabilities. Unlike many other recreational pursuits, sailing can be one of the most accessible sports for people with disabilities. Anyone can enjoy the freedom of the open water.

Yachting New Zealand is working closely with clubs to support the transition from operating under a Maritime NZ MOSS exemption to the Yachting New Zealand Safety Boat System.