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Two New Zealand men’s skiff crews remain firmly in the medal hunt after surviving a curtailed third day at the 49er, 49erFX and Nacra 17 World Championships in Quiberon, France, where wild winds, massive seas and treacherous currents turned racing into a test of survival.
New Zealand riders battled punishing conditions on day four of the Kitefoil World Championships in Viana do Castelo, Portugal, as the regatta edged closer to a dramatic conclusion.
Lukas Walton-Keim has booked his place in the gold fleet at the Formula Kite World Championships in Viana do Castelo, Portugal, after another consistent day of racing in testing conditions on day three of the regatta.
New Zealand’s 49er crews rose to the challenge in survival conditions on day two of the 49er, 49erFX and Nacra 17 World Championships in Quiberon, France, with Seb Menzies and George Lee Rush leading the Kiwi charge in winds gusting well beyond 25 knots.
Yachting New Zealand’s pioneering schools education framework, RŪNĀ, is charting new international waters, with its first overseas implementation planned at Colegio Puerto Varas, an English-Spanish bilingual school in Chile’s scenic Lake District.
Choosing when to move into a new class can feel like a big decision for sailors and parents. There are many factors to weigh — age, growth, motivation, friendships, fleet size, budget, and future goals.
Lukas Walton-Keim remains the leading New Zealander after another demanding day at the Formula Wing World Championships in Portugal, as light and unstable winds created a major contrast to the heavy conditions that tested the fleet on opening day.
New Zealand skiff pairing Seb Menzies and George Lee Rush have started their new international season much like they finished the last — at the front of the fleet — after an impressive opening day at the 49er, 49erFX and Nacra 17 World Championships in Quiberon, France.
