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Paraplegic Jonathan Martins has single-handedly sailed into Tauranga on October the 16th, after a total of 72 days sailing alone at sea, on a passage that took almost 4 months from Panama to New Zealand, across the Pacific Ocean.

Nominations for the 2014 Attitude Awards have closed and the 3 finalists in each category announced, and a very familiar name appears under the “Making A Difference” category!

Náutico Clube Boa Esperança, Lisbon, with the support of New Zealand boat designer Peter Tait, is running an Inclusive Boat Building programme

By now most of you should have made it home from this year's PIC Insurance Brokers Coastal Classic - wherever home may be! For some it's the Bay of Islands, for others, Auckland, Tauranga, Wellington, Australia and even Hong Kong. What a fantastic turnout from around the country, and from beyond our shores.

The 2014 Volvo Yachting Excellence Awards is just over two weeks away following the recent announcement of this year’s Service and Performance Awards. The big winners will be announced on the night, at the Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron in Auckland on Friday 21 November. Tickets are on sale now.

One lucky Club will receive a Black NZL Sailing shell jacket (size large) - all clubs registered for 2015 Volvo National Sailing and Boating Day by 1 December 2015 will go in the draw to win.

This morning (NZ time) ISAF announced the 2014 winners of the ISAF Rolex World Sailor Awards. Named as finalists after an amazing year New Zealand’s own Peter Burling and Blair Tuke have missed out on the title which went to Oracle USA helmsman Jimmy Spithill of Australia. Before leaving for the Awards ceremony in Palma de Mallorca, Spain Burling and Tuke spoke about what the nomination meant to them…

A new children’s book from renowned author Tessa Duder is available as a fundraiser for yacht clubs. Out on the Water: Twelve Tales of the Sea is all about kids enjoying sailing and boats in a wide range of settings around New Zealand.

The 2014 ISAF Rolex World Sailors of the Year Awards will be held in one week's time at a glittering awards ceremony in Palma de Mallorca, Spain.

Harbour Sport has named the finalists for their annual Sport Excellence Awards and in 2014 there are a number of sailors in the mix.

For the first time in 10 years, the action-packed 12 foot skiffs will return to Sydney Harbour proper when the acclaimed Australian versus New Zealand 12ft skiff Interdominion Championship, conducted by the 12ft Skiff Association and hosted by the Australian18 Footers League at Double Bay, is held from 3-10 January, 2015.

The New Zealand Olympic Committee is honouring the memory of former Chef de Mission and IOC Member Sir Tay Wilson who passed away over Labour Weekend.

20 – 22 February 2015; Is your school sailing team up for a challenge?

Important information regarding 2015 Prime Minister’s Athlete Scholarships, including the YNZ endorsement guidelines, is now available on the Yachting New Zealand website.

Yachting New Zealand is pleased to welcome Angus Willison to the role of Safety and Technical Officer. Angus has been a Safety Inspector since 2009 after returning from an extended cruise with his young family, and he is an enthusiastic supporter and active participant. In the role of Safety and Technical Officer he is responsible for Safety Inspectors and regulations, safety advice and advocacy.

Here’s a look at the up-coming sailing related events around the country for the next couple of weeks. See the YNZ on-line calendar for full details of these events and those on beyond that.

Want to see some of New Zealand’s top sailing talent in action in the Great Blake Race?

This week in the news was a story about an accident on Dunedin harbour involving a rowing skiff and their coach.

For all those that attended the Commodore’s Conference held in June this year you may recall I gave a small presentation on the great work that a small group of guys and girls are doing at the North Otago Yacht & Power Boat Club located in the historic town of Oamaru. I am pleased to be able to report that their story continues with the gains they have made in the past couple of seasons giving rise to the need to get a bigger and better rescue/coaching boat.

French Bay Yacht Club is thriving and the club is currently taking registrations for an up-coming Adult dinghy Learn-to-Sail course.

The East Auckland Opti & Starling Series is an inter-club series between Howick Sailing Club, Glendowie Boating Club, Bucklands Beach Yacht Club and Maraetai Sailing Club. Each Club is hosting a leg of the series over the 2014/15 season with the first leg having sailed at Howick Sailing Club last Sunday 19th October.

At the recent YNZ Annual General Meeting in Christchurch, members voted on a special resolution to change the method of calculating the affiliation levy along with changes to the Constitution to support the change.

Race Clinic Round-Up

Last night’s Race Clinic was extremely well attended, and despite the lack of major tactical revelations, there was still a lot of fantastic advice imparted by our five speakers.

If you've ever asked the question 'how do I get into boating' then this event is for you. There are many opportunities to go boating at Westhaven Marina, even if you have no experience, and little budget. You just need to know where to go.

The Yachting New Zealand Service Awards are all about recognising exemplary and/or selfless service to the sport of sailing. The individuals named in 2014 were selected from a long list of nominees this year and all are truly worthy recipients.

To all Junior sailors - get into a P class and start training. It will be great fun for all.

Race Officials make a huge contribution to Yacht Clubs around New Zealand. Whether it’s helping out with local club racing or running an International regatta, neither would be possible without dedicated Race Officials.

The RNZYS Lion Foundation Youth Training Programme has hosted the National Youth Training Week since 1989 and is very proud of the great success, sportsmanship and fantastic sailing experience that each participant has enjoyed at our property on Kawau Island.

Yachting New Zealand welcomes well-known New Zealand sailor Ray Haslar as President. Ray was elected to the position at the 2014 YNZ Annual General Meeting held in Christchurch on October 11.

Yachting New Zealand is pleased to announce a list of awardees set to be recognised at the 2014 Volvo Yachting Excellence Awards on Friday 21 November in Auckland.

After so many long months of preparation and planning, the action begins. Leg 1 of the Volvo Ocean Race starts on Saturday 11 October (0100 Sunday NZDT) when the fleet of seven Volvo Ocean 65’s head out of Alicante to race over 6,847nm to Cape Town, South Africa.

There was great competition, sun, fun on this glorious Spring day at the Inaugural Auckland Women Laser Regatta at Panmure Lagoon Sailing Club (PLSC).