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The weather had the final say at the Optimist North Island Championships in New Plymouth but it was a triumph that six races were possible given the forecasts leading into the event.

Olympic sailors Peter Burling and Blair Tuke say they’re excited about what may be their biggest challenge of all after establishing of Live Ocean, a registered New Zealand charity with a focus on ocean conservation. 

Former Olympian Dan Slater was the big winner at the annual Volvo Yachting Excellence Awards after scooping the Sailor of the Year trophy tonight.

Windfoiling will debut at the 2024 Paris Olympics after it won support at World Sailing's annual general meeting in Bermuda over the weekend. 

Finding yourself in charge of a boat after the skipper has disappeared over the side is a scary proposition for most and is why Coastguard Northern Region run a course called Suddenly in Charge.

From holidays in New Caledonia and Bali to an overnight experience on the HMNZS Wellington and a dinner party put together by a an executive chef, there's something for everyone in the Great Blake Race online charity auction.

The conditions were perfect and Beau Geste took advantage to set a new race record for the PIC Coastal Classic that could stand for some time.

CRC Bay of Islands Sailing Week is on track to achieve clean regatta certification in 2020, as organisers strive to leave a clean wake by reducing the event’s environmental impact.

“If you do just one regatta next year, make it this one.” That’s the message Ports of Auckland Anniversary Day Regatta organisers are sending out as they gear up for the 180th edition of the much-loved event on January 27, 2020.

The 2019 Volvo Yachting Excellence Awards are just around the corner and some winners have already been announced. In the third of a three-part series, meet the winners in the performance category.

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The Royal Akarana Yacht Club have always known they've been perched on prime land and they now have a facility to match.

As many as 175 boats are looking forward to a quick run from Auckland to Russell for the 37th edition of the PIC Coastal Classic yacht race.

New Zealand’s first Water Safety Month was launched recently because too many people are dying in New Zealand waters.

An initiative called Speak Out has been launched encouraging anyone to make a confidential report to Drug Free Sport NZ if they see or hear something related to doping in sport. 

Big fleets and close racing were features of the Hansa 303 North Island championships hosted by the Waitara Boating Club and Sailability Taranaki recently.

Yachting New Zealand are right in behind this week's Safer Boating Week as efforts are made to reduce the number of fatalities in New Zealand waters.

The race record could be under threat with Friday’s PIC Coastal Classic yacht race expected to be a quick one.

The New Zealand Sailing Trust are offering school teachers a chance to sail on Lion New Zealand for free next month to help them better understand the work the organisation does.

The ferry operator SeaLink is relocating and will be operating from the eastern edge of Westhaven Marina from Wednesday, November 6. 

Steinlager 2 is one of the world's most iconic offshore boats and it provided the perfect platform for Auckland-based commodores to get together yesterday, especially as strong winds buffeted the city.

Yachting New Zealand is the national sports organisation in this country for the sport of sailing at all levels and we're looking for a performance and technical analyst to join our team.

There has been a lot of action in the northern south region already and the summer sailing season has officially only just begun, writes regional support officer Raynor Haagh.

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One of the best things that happened to us was getting caught in a big squall while racing in the harbour one day.

Narrow margins decided the medals at the 29er and RS Feva North Island championships at the Manly Sailing Club last weekend.

Yachting New Zealand are deeply saddened by the loss of Stuart Pedersen after the yacht he was on sunk in rough conditions off the coast of Northland yesterday.

Colin Rickett wasn't planning on working much for the rest of the year - other than sprucing up the house - but couldn't really find any reasons why he wouldn't join Yachting New Zealand.

Delegates from as far away as Christchurch attended the 65th Yachting New Zealand annual general meeting in Auckland on Saturday.

Keelboat owners heading to CRC Bay of Islands Sailing Week in January 2020 are being encouraged to get IRC certificates, as the event prepares to host the IRC nationals for what could be the last time.

The first Aon Girl's Clinic was held in the South Island at the weekend as Yachting New Zealand look to implement their women and girls in sailing strategy.

Here's your chance to influence and educate the wider community about sustainable oceans - and take some awesome photos in the process.

Mixed sailing will be a major component of the Olympics from 2024, prompting Yachting New Zealand to hold a mixed 470 clinic this week with a handful of this country's top sailors.

The 2019 Volvo Yachting Excellence Awards are just around the corner and some winners have already been announced. In the second of a three-part series, meet the winners in the service category as well as the cruising award.