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For much of 2023, Ben Beasley faced adversity in pursuit of a lifelong sailing dream.

His success on the water over the last year has exceeded William Mason's wildest expectations but the Auckland teenager is determined to aim even higher in 2024.

Controls on anchoring and fishing around one of Auckland's favourite holiday spots will be tightened from tomorrow as efforts continue to prevent the spread of exotic caulerpa.

For more pictures from the 2023 Aon Yachting Excellence Awards gala dinner, click here.

Yachties and boaties can again enjoy the Waitematā Harbour after the rāhui, which prohibited sailing, swimming, fishing, paddling, diving and other recreational activities since late September was finally lifted this week.

Isaac McHardie and Will McKenzie have been denied a chance to strike gold by light winds on the final day of the 49er, 49erFX and Nacra 17 European championship in Vilamoura, with the pair instead finishing the regatta third overall.

Isaac McHardie and Will McKenzie are firmly in the medal hunt ahead of the final day of the 49er, 49erFX and Nacra 17 European championships in Vilamoura, following a mixed day five for the Kiwi skiff crew which included a race win and a battle from the

Their strong start to the competition has earned them a new nickname from locals, and Isaac McHardie and William McKenzie ensured that moniker was on everyone’s lips for the start of gold-fleet racing at the 49er, 49erFX and Nacra 17 European championsh

A chance at European silverware and Olympic selection remains alive for New Zealand's two top 49er crews after the final day of qualifying racing in Vilamoura, Portugal.

New Zealand sailors battled more light breeze and quality competition to move up their respective fleets at the 49er, 49erFX and Nacra 17 European championships, with Isaac McHardie and William McKenzie holding on to their lead in the men’s skiff compet

Isaac McHardie and William McKenzie are off to a strong start in their bid for Olympic selection at the 49er, 49erFX and Nacra 17 European championships in Vilamoura, Portugal. 

New Zealand’s skiff sailors take on the best Europe has to offer this week, with particular interest in two of the country’s leading crews.

The 2023 Aon Yachting Excellence Awards is only a few weeks away and the winners in four categories have already been announced. In the second of a three-part series, meet the winners of the youth performance awards, supported by Harken.

Our NZCT regional development managers bring you the latest from across the country, including an update on the wastewater spill that has affected parts of Auckland for over a month.

Simon Smith has been remembered as a dedicated teacher and family man, and a skilled sailor who could helm where others couldn’t.

His rise to the podium at the 2023 ILCA under-21 world championship may seem like a sensational solo effort but Caleb Armit credits teamwork for one of the proudest moments of his young sailing career.

When Alisa Torgersen returned to Auckland from Australia in 2020, she knew her hometown wouldn’t look the same as the one she had left behind 15 years earlier.

Yachting New Zealand is asking interested members to participate in a survey on recreational vessels predominantly moored in water, requiring regular hull upkeep.

Three Kiwi-flagged boats are among the 120 entries for this year's Sydney Hobart race – a fleet described by organisers as “one of the most open and diverse” in years.

The “Oscars” of New Zealand sailing will have added glitz and glamour this year with the introduction of a new award – and a sparkling new trophy.

World  No 7 Nick Egnot-Johnson and his Knots Racing crew of Chris Main, Zak Merton and Peter Soosalu secured the national match racing championship title after a thrilling final against Australia's Cole Tapper and his CYCA Youth Sailing Academy team. 

The date for the 2023 Aon Yachting Excellence Awards is fast approaching and the winners in four categories have already been announced.

Yachting New Zealand has paid tribute to Simon Smith, the sailor who died tragically in an incident during the Coastal Classic race on Friday night. 

Wired, Clockwork, Apache and Lucifer were the big winners at the 2023 PIC Coastal Classic - with the Rob Bassett-owned TP52 becoming only the third monohull since 2009 to win New Zealand's great race.

Communicating effectively in the lead-up to and during regattas is a critical part of running safe events this summer.

More than 150 yachts will start the PIC Coastal Classic yacht race tomorrow morning.

The coastal sailing marathon is the biggest of its type in New Zealand and marks the start of the summer boating season for hundreds of Kiwi sailors.

The 2023 Yachting New Zealand annual general meeting signalled the start of an exciting new era for the organisation, with the adoption of a new constitution and some fresh faces (and one familiar face) joining the team.

A bypass solution aimed at reducing the overflow of raw wastewater into the Waitematā Harbour is finally operational - almost three weeks after the collapse of a sewerage pipe in central Auckland - but a rāhui across the harbour remains in place.

By Toitū Te Whenua - Land Information New Zealand

NZMariner, the product name for the NZ raster navigational chart (RNC) series, will be withdrawn from service on 8 December 2023.

The first winners of this year's Aon Yachting Excellence Awards have been announced, with club stalwarts and race committee members through to rising stars and seasoned international sailors honoured.

Our four NZCT regional development managers bring you the latest news from around the country, including an update on the encouraging number of new sailing coaches who completed courses this winter.

Moratz thrilled with 91 new coaches

There is a familiar - and familial - feeling to the team named for the 2023 youth sailing world championships in Brazil in December.