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Trevor Geldard is being remembered as a visionary who played a leading role in the rise and rise of New Zealand sailing from the 1970s.

Geldard passed away peacefully at his home last week.

A number of Nelson school children have had the opportunity to go sailing recently and, for some, it is their first time in a boat, thanks to a collaborative effort from the Nelson Yacht Club and Port Nelson.

Sean Herbert has sailed in plenty of big regattas before but few with as many carrots as what's being offered at this week's first Inspire WASZP Grand Final.

Peter Burling and Blair Tuke are never far from the action, whether it’s the America’s Cup, SailGP or in their environmental work, but the spotlight for this episode of Broad Reach Radio is on their Olympic sailing in the 49er.

Peter Burling and Blair Tuke recently announced that their busy schedules means they won't be chasing a fourth medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics, prompting Michael Brown from Yachting New Zealand to catch up with them to reflect on their incredible partn

As other sailing events start to wind down, the very successful Elliott 5.9 fleet are again gearing up for their hugely successful Traveller Series.

Jo Aleh remembers where it all started - in a wooden Optimist named Blue Lightning at the girls regatta at the Kohimarama Yacht Club.

The four Yachting New Zealand regional development managers take a look at what has been happening in their areas and also ask for your help when it comes to trailer yacht cruising.

The fleet are enjoying nice sailing conditions as they make their way up the North Island coast in the second leg of the Central Triangle.

Yachting New Zealand have brought together some of the biggest names in sailing to stress the importance of looking after our oceans and waterways.

The Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron's youth training programme is seen as a world leader, and applications for the 2022 intake are open to young sailors aged 15-23.

Molly Meech has been operating at an elite level in sailing for a decade and she's now being exposed to it in the business world after being named as one of 15 women worldwide selected for the Ernst & Young Women Athlete Business Network 2022.

The Secondary Schools Team Racing National Championships has been impacted by Covid-19 for the second time in three years, with the postponement of this year's event.

The North Sails Young 88 Southern Champs were held recently in the spectacular Akaroa Harbour completing the big two weeks of Young 88 racing.  

Lukas Walton-Keim secured a third-straight kitefoiling national title over the weekend but wasn't entirely happy with his performance as he looks to climb the international rankings over the next couple of years. 

The large numbers who competed in the recent Tauranga Regatta made it challenging for both competitors and race management but highlighted the thirst for sailing events presently.

PJ Postma admits his body isn't as used to the demands of sailing as it once was but it didn't mean the competitive instinct of the three-time Olympian was any more diminished in a couple of events he sailed in recently. 

Steve Ashley was an 18-year-old sailmaker living in England when he was asked to crew on a 34-foot yacht for the 1979 Fastnet Race.

Molly Meech admits it's daunting thinking about life after high performance sport but knows she will be better armed after earning selection to join a paid internship.

The PredictWind Girls Champs will look a bit different next month, with a move to a two-day regatta for the first time in more than 30 years, but it will still have that unique feel that makes it one of the most popular events on the calendar.

Yachting New Zealand and BLAKE have teamed up again and invite applicants for the 2022 BLAKE Inspire for Sailor programme - a five-day environmental leadership development adventure designed for emerging New Zealand sailors.

The four Yachting New Zealand regional development managers take a look at what has been happening in their areas and also highlight the importance of being on top of club funding.

Former commodores are invited to join the New Zealand chapter of the International Orders of Blue Gavel, which aims to assist 'needy' yachting and boating clubs and groups throughout New Zealand.

A New Zealand flag looks set to fly at the Youth Sailing World Championships for the first time in three years, following the selection of the NZL Sailing Foundation Youth Team to compete in the Netherlands in July.

New Zealand has had two Laser world champions in the class' 50-year history and it's hoped both will line up against each other at this weekend's Tauranga Regatta.

Dean Barker has won a few boat races in his time but few compare to winning a national title alongside a handful of his best mates. 

Another Townson rally is being pencilled in for February 2023 after the overwhelming success of last weekend's rally involved 27 Townsons of all shapes and sizes.

The importance of regular skin checks was highlighted when Melanoma New Zealand referred as many as nine people for further examination after a free spot check at the Wakatere Boating Club last Friday.

Jo Aleh admits she's felt a bit rusty getting back into top-level racing but is encouraged by how quickly her new combination with Molly Meech is coming together.

Isaac McHardie says he and William McKenzie have found their "groove" at the Oceanbridge NZL Sailing Regatta and it's easy to see why with the pair putting together an almost perfect run of results in the 49er fleet.

The 470 is the oldest class in Olympic sailing, having made its debut at the 1976 Games, but it's taken on a new look for the 2024 Paris Olympics having gone to a mixed format.

Josh Armit always saw himself going to the Olympics sitting down. That was until a couple of years ago and now he's gunning for the 2024 Paris Games standing up.