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- Yachting New Zealand is working with local teachers to align its RŪNĀ schools education programme with the refreshed New Zealand curriculum, with water safety and outdoor learning presenting new opportunities to reach more young people.The work was discussed during a
By PIC Coastal Classic
“You’re going to get a lot of yachting!” laughed Mike Sanderson from Doyle Sails after Nick Olson from PredictWind gave a long-range forecast for the 2026 PIC Coastal Classic, which starts from 0930 on Friday 23rd October.
Thirty years after an all-women crew challenged the conventions of sailing’s most prestigious competition, the story of Mighty Mary is coming to New Zealand, with a special premiere at Takapuna Beachside Cinemas next month.
Yachting New Zealand’s high-performance team has been helping young sailors build their skills and experience, with recent coaching clinics in the 49erFX, Starling and ILCA 6 classes providing opportunities to learn from experienced coaches and elite athletes.
- David Austin, better known as "Dr Dave" in sailing and boating circles, has been elected to the Yachting New Zealand Board alongside three re-elected directors at Saturday’s Annual General Meeting in Auckland.Austin, an intensive care specialist and Yachting New Zeal
By Suellen Hurling, PIC Coastal Classic
100 boats are set to hit the PIC Coastal Classic start line!
- Yachting New Zealand’s affiliated clubs will move to a banded affiliation fee model from 2027, after delegates voted at the organisation’s Annual General Meeting to replace a largely flat-rate structure that has been in place since 2015.The proposal was carried by a
The 2026 Gela Skincare Waikawa Women’s Regatta brought together 119 wahine sailors from around New Zealand for a weekend of competitive racing, Marlborough hospitality and challenging conditions on the water in early September.
Sailability trusts from across New Zealand met in Wellington for the inaugural Sailability National Hui to share ideas, celebrate what’s working, and explore new opportunities to grow inclusive sailing.
