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Long delays, abandoned races and even a harbour shutdown was the order of the day as the youth sailing world championships passed the midway point in The Hague overnight (NZ time).

Located just outside the Devonport Yacht Club is a large anchor and a plaque commemorating former club stalwart and patron Sir Peter Blake but a new addition will soon join them and take pride of place in the club.

The Hague is renowned for its wind and waves but, as so often happens at big regattas, the a-typical becomes the typical.

John Lidgard's obituary shares a simple message that aptly sums up his life: "I'd rather be sailing."

If trends were anything to go by, all the signs pointed to Micah Wilkinson and Erica Dawson picking up their first medal as a combination at an international regatta this week - and the pair delivered.

The Youth Sailing World Championships is not the usual time and place for a double-handed combination to have their first race together but that's the reality for New Zealand sailors Helena Sanderson and Cam McGlashan.

There's usually a sense of excitement when the New Zealand team gather for the youth sailing world championships but that was heightened this week for a number of reasons.

There's always a little nervousness each year when we ask for club's to submit their affiliation data because it's the best way to gauge the health of the sport.

Just as the Wellington Matariki Fireworks went off with a bang, so did the inaugural Te Ākautangi Matariki Water Sports Festival hosted by Tai Tonga 41 Outrigger Canoe Club and Evans Bay Yacht & Motor Boat Club.

Shapeshifter put on a masterclass to take out the Elliott 5.9 North Island Championships in Whitianga recently but it was tight among the chasing pack with four teams tied on points in the battle for second.

The Yachting New Zealand regional development managers take a look at what has been happening in their areas and also encourage clubs to round up some younger sailors to complete their coaching qualifications.

It was a measure of Paul von Zalinski's abilities as a sailor - and shortcomings as a chef - that Peter Blake signed him up for his crew on board Lion New Zealand for the 1985/86 Whitbread Round the World Race as long as he didn't cook.

It’s been said that ‘a good coach can change a game, a great coach can change a life’ which is why developing good coaches is so important.

Isaac McHardie and William McKenzie are building nicely for a couple of big events later in the year after finishing third in the 49er at Kiel Week overnight (NZ time).

The New Zealand eSailing Challenge is back to find the best eSailor in the country and this time with even more prizes on offer thanks to our new apparel sponsors VMG.

Kiel Week is the world's biggest regatta and an appropriate way for many of New Zealand's emerging sailors to reacquaint themselves with international competition.

New Zealand's 29er representatives at next month's youth sailing world championships warmed up nicely for the event by taking out the 29er national championships at the Bay of Islands recently.

Yachting New Zealand have bold plans to make sailing more accessible to Kiwis from a wide variety of backgrounds and need someone to help deliver that.

It's little known that attempts were made to establish a royal yacht club in Timaru which, in many ways, summed up Joe Butterfield.

Hayden Goodrick is being remembered as a talented sailor who competed at the highest level but, even more than that, as one of the characters of the sport.

Many young sailors will be eyeing up the 2032 Olympics and it's something current and prospective race officials should have on their radar as well, given Brisbane's proximity to this country.

The Yachting New Zealand regional development managers take a look at what has been happening in their areas and also remind you that it's not worth tangling with ships.

A Kiwi team that went over to Long Beach with "zero expectations" nearly snatched the oldest prize in American sailing recently.

Kiwi Team Racing continued their dominance of the GJ Gardner Homes Open Team Sailing National Championship, winning their fifth-straight title at the Kerikeri Cruising Club over Queens Birthday Weekend.

If George Lee Rush and Seb Menzies wanted to see how they might react under pressure, they got plenty of practice on their final day at Kiel Week when they were involved in anything from a collision to Menzies going for a swim after his trapeze wire sna

PHRFs expired on May 31, 2022, so keelboat owners who intend racing in the upcoming season need to revalidate these certificates now.

With winter upon us, it's a great time to upskill yourself through the many coaching and race management courses Yachting New Zealand have on offer. 

The four Yachting New Zealand regional development managers take a look at what has been happening in their areas and also take you through some considerations when it comes to your club's security.

Yachting New Zealand are looking for an astute individual with financial nous to join our high-performing board of directors.

Planning is already under way for next year's BLAKE Inspire for Sailors after 20 young sailors recently completed the fun-filled five-day environmental leadership programme.

The Aussies made the most of the open borders, taking top honours in the 2022 CentrePort Youth International Match Racing Championships hosted by the Royal Port Nicholson Yacht Club recently.

Proper maintenance is part of boat ownership and helps stop things from breaking or failing, which is why winterising your boat is important.