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The Ponsonby Cruising Club is excited to announce the arrival of five new additions to the Sailing School fleet.  They are the result of proceeds of two fund raising Art Exhibitions and a very generous private donation.

Shann NZ Ltd is the Distributor of Dimension Polyant Sailcloth throughout New Zealand to all the sailmakers and other associated marine industries like Marine Trimmers and Upholsterers. We also import and distribute a variety of other different products to a variety of other different industries.

Tauranga Yacht and Powerboat Club are offering a number of Dinghy Sailing Courses over the coming months and they’re open to children of all sailing levels with beginners welcome.

New Zealand opened the 2015-16 ISAF Sailing World Cup Series with a four medal haul at ISAF Sailing World Cup Melbourne which wrapped up over the weekend.

In July this year, the General Assembly of the International 420 Class Association (held in Karatsu, Japan), announced that the Fremantle Sailing Club had won the bid to host the 2017 International 420 Class World, Ladies World and U17 World Championships.

Yachting New Zealand Safety and Technical Officer wants to let owners of boats that hold safety category 2 & 3 certificates, and those that are intending undergoing a category 1 inspection, that there has been an amendment to the Safety Regulations of Sailing 2013 – 2016 as follows;

Yachting New Zealand has released a Guide to Offshore Personal Safety for Racing and Cruising, available to purchase now.

The Optimist Auckland NZIODA Championship will be hosted by Maraetai Sailing Club from Saturday 30th January to Sunday 1st February 2016. The regatta also includes the Auckland Champs for the Starling, P-Class and Rs Feva classes, promising a great weekend of sailing with approx. 240 boats expected.

Marsden Yacht & Boat Club is inviting registrations for their 2016 edition of the Snake Bank Classic set to take place on 30th January 2016.

It’s time to begin planning your entry for the 2016 NZ Open Keelboat National Championships.

This year the winner wins free entry into the Pacific Keel Boat Challenge – 18 to 20th March – already we have 5 * overseas entries

The governing body of sailing worldwide, formerly known as ISAF, has officially announced its rebrand to 'World Sailing - A Sport for Life'.

Yachting New Zealand is proud to announce a partnership with Melanoma New Zealand, the not-for-profit organisation offering a national network of information and support, with a mission to save lives and support those affected by melanoma.

At just 14 years of age Josh was pushing the vey experienced Scott Leith (4 x world laser masters champion)  to the max in every race of the Laser Radial class. To be competitive against such proven and experienced sailors is a rare talent, however those who have watched his rise may not be so surprised.

Welcome to my final update for 2015! As we head into the festive season I have some great news from the Yachting New Zealand team.

The World Masters Games 2017 sports schedule, including the competition dates for sailing, were announced today along with the all-important registration packages available to athletes and supporters.  

The 2015 Sir Peter Blake Torbay Regatta this year celebrated a lucky red socks milestone with a sea of brightly adorned feet across the beach marking 20 years since 1995 when New Zealanders embraced red sock fever getting in behind Sir Peter Blake’s 1995 America’s Cup campaign.

Otis Horne (19) has travelled further than most when it comes to pursuits on the water.

The Hastings sailor won the Attitude Courage in Sport Award at the 2015 Attitude Awards on December 3 – the UN sanctioned ‘International Day of People with Disability’.

The 2015 Para World Sailing Championships have just concluded in Melbourne, Australia where four New Zealand Paralympic campaign crews were racing across each of the three Paralympic events.

Here we are in the last month of 2015 – not long now to Registration Day for the fourteenth Bay of Islands Sailing Week; mark the dates in your diary – 26th January, with racing from Opua Wharf over the three days, 27th - 29th Jan 2016.….

With less than a month to go, the Corinthian and professional teams are putting the finishing touches on their preparations for the 71st edition of the Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race which will start on 26 December.

The Spirit of Gold® Collection is a unique combination of art and sport. Kiwi artist Amber Gabrielle Stephens has created a beautiful set of 12 Portraits featuring some of New Zealand’s most high profile summer and winter Paralympians and Para-Athletes, to showcase the depth of talent across Para-Sport in New Zealand.

Vigilance and strict observance was required on the fourth day of racing at the Para World Sailing Championships being held out of the Royal Yacht Club of Victoria in Williamstown, Melbourne, Australia.

After a successful week in Takapuna both on and off the water here are a few of the best photos to end our coverage. There is more to come out of the event, but that is for later.

Yachting New Zealand has named a full strength team of 14 sailors to compete at the 2015 ISAF Youth World Sailing Championships which run from 27 December to 3 January in Langkawi, Malaysia, and they recently got together in Auckland for a team launch function.

Optimist workshop coming to Napier. For coaches and parents to upskill with Optimist specifics. 

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In 1995 Kiwis embraced Sir Peter Blake’s "lucky red socks” as a symbol of support for Kiwi yachties taking on the world.

Andrew Murdoch has finished fourth at the 2015 Finn Gold Cup missing out on a podium finish by the narrowest of margins.

In perfect conditions on Melbourne's Port Phillip, the first two races of the Para World Sailing Championship were run today by the Royal Yacht Club of Victoria in Williamstown, Melbourne, Australia. Winds were steady at around 10 knots and as cloud cover cleared all three course areas were bathed in sunshine.

 

After an excellent day on the water New Zealand’s Andrew Murdoch is well placed for a podium finish at the 2015 Finn Gold Cup which finishes tomorrow off Takapuna, Auckland.