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The New Zealand Sailing Trust was inspired by the adventures of Sir Peter Blake, and his racing teams. We exist to ensure that key yachts from that history are preserved and sailing adventures are run on board to help inspire the next generation. The Trust predominantly runs youth sailing programmes for schools incorporating team building, leadership and communication activities.

The 61st Annual General Meeting of Yachting New Zealand is to be held at 10:30am on Saturday 17th October 2015 in Auckland.

Congratulations to the kiwi 29er team who have taken 1st, 3rd and 4th at the 2015 UK 29er National Championships in the lead up to the Int 29er Class World Champs, in Pwllheli, Wales. 

It's on! Notice of Race has been released and entries are open at www.coastalclassic.co.nz for the 2015 PIC Insurance Brokers Coastal Classic, which will take place on Friday 23rd October 2015.

The Optimist North Americans (NAM's) recently completed in Antigua proved very successful for a young, inexperienced Kiwi team.

The team of six included three sailors for whom this was their first overseas regatta, so their final placing of three in Gold Fleet, two in Silver and one in Bronze is a good indication of how well the implementation of the NZ Squad Training has worked over the kiwi winter. 

The International Sailing Federation (ISAF) continues to address concerns and is taking steps to ensure the health and safety of all athletes who will be competing in the upcoming Aquece Rio, Olympic Test Event and the Rio 2016 Olympic Sailing Competition.

Applications are now open for this year’s Nespresso National Youth Training Week.  

High Performance Sport New Zealand (HPSNZ) says a year out from the Rio Games New Zealand is tracking well towards what could be its best ever Olympic and Paralympic Games results.

The Adastra Foundation is welcoming applications for 2015/16 Adastra Foundation Scholarships. 

Brand new facilities at the Plas Heli Welsh National Sailing Academy in Pwllheli, Wales will play host to 195 teams representing 25 nations for the 2015 Zhik 29er World Championship taking place August 8-14.  Participants include 2014 ISAF Youth World gold medalist skipper Brice Yriex (FRA) who also recently finished 2nd in the 29er Europeans this past July.

With racing at the 2015 Rio Test Event just over a week away, Guanabara Bay in Rio is coming alive with Olympic class action as the world’s best sailors prepare for one of this year’s pinnacle events.

Tasman Bay Cruising Club has announced dates for the 2016 edition of the popular Nelson Regatta.

Here’s an opportunity for an amazing experience on the water with the added bonus of knowing you’re helping two of New Zealand’s most deserving athletes as they reach towards their goals. 

High Performance Sport New Zealand (HPSNZ) is backing emerging talented athletes with financial assistance to advance their development towards competing on the world’s toughest sporting stages - world championships, Olympics and Paralympic Games.

Whether you’re interested in coaching, helping to run races or both, Yachting New Zealand has a range of Coaching Courses and Race Official Seminars on around the country over the quieter winter months.

Been a rather busy two months since our last little update!

We have been all over the world, competed in two events, and are now about to begin our preparations for the Pre Olympic Test event in Rio, at the Olympic venue, at the Olympic time of year, etc etc.. Basically the Olympics without so much hype and one year early!!

Zhik have revamped the 'Club Z' offer for YNZ Member Clubs and Class Associations. Initially launched at the last Commodores Conference, this new look programme has taken on board feedback from clubs and classes to make Zhik product more accessible for New Zealand clubs and classes. 

Lancer Industries, a New Zealand company and world leader in inflatable boats and products,  have a special offer to extend to Yachting New Zealand member clubs in advance of the 2015/2016 sailing season. If your club needs a new set of buoys for racing or training, have a look at this offer which is available for a limited time only. Get your orders in by 31 August.  

The NZL Sailing Team group set to represent New Zealand at the 2015 Aquece Rio International Regatta on soon in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil are either already at the venue, or jumping on a plane to get there.

Having a Yachting New Zealand Safety Inspector undertake a safety inspection can put some boat owners under stress. However it is important to remember that the Safety Regulations are written by sailors, for sailors and that Safety Inspectors are there to make sure that you get to your destination and back safely. 

We are seeking a Membership Card Project Coordinator to join our dedicated team to manage the rollout of our new membership card progamme across our clubs.   

Uptake of Yachting New Zealand’s training courses has increased significantly with more than 400 participants enrolling in Race Management and Coaching courses around New Zealand in the twelve months to June 2015, compared to 246 in the previous year. 

New Zealand was represented by an eight strong sailing team at the 2015 420 World Championships sailed in Karatsu, Japan between 17-25 July. 

Maritime NZ is taking our "Get it on, or it's no good" lifejacket safety messages to a new level by offering two lucky winners the chance to go fishing with fish aficionados Big Angry Fish.  

During the two weeks of the recent school holidays, Royal Port Nicholson Yacht Club Sailing Academy again ran the ever popular youth match racing clinics on the Elliot 6s on Wellington Harbour. 

Recently two young New Zealand board sailors, Lauren Mackenzie and Finn Croft, travelled with Coach Dave Robertson to compete at the 2015 RS:X Youth World Championships on in Gdynia, Poland from 11-18 July. 

The weather had the final say at the Louis Vuitton America’s Cup World Series in Portsmouth with racing abandoned for the day after wind was blowing up to 30 knots out on the race course which was deemed to dangerous for the fleet of foiling AC45F’s

Race day one at Louis Vuitton America’s Cup World Series proved to be a solid debut sailing for Emirates Team New Zealand in an official America’s Cup race for new Helmsman Peter Burling.

Yachting New Zealand is looking to employ two qualified sailing instructors for the 2015/2016 Volvo Sailing…Have a Go!programme.  The Central Region involves travel from Waikato to Wellington.  The Southern Region covers the whole South Island.  This is a contract position commencing late September 2015 and continuing through until mid-April 2016.

As the 100-plus strong OK Dinghy heads into next week's World Championship in Puck, Poland, Greg Wilcox (NZL) continues to lead the World Rankings, though his lead has been reduced to just 15 points from Jørgen Svendsen (DEN). Mike Williams (AUS) is a long way behind in third. So the top three remain the same.

Fifteen starts kept the Race Committee busy on race day 3 at Castle Bay Karatsu for the 2015 420 World Championships in Japan. Rain and poor visibility this morning opened up to an overcast race track for racing, set against the iconic backdrop of Karatsu Castle.

Expressions of interest are invited for the position of Sailing Coach at the Buckland Beach Yacht Club.