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Mother's Day is apporoaching so why not treat mum to a weekend sailing with a son or daughter on Steinlager 2, the boat Sir Peter Blake won the round-the-world race with?

A grandmother with her daughters and grand daughter were among nearly 30 women who participated in the inaugural Bay of Islands WOW (Women on Water) weekend recently.

The Kohimarama Yacht Club have organised a 420 regatta at the end of the May as a way to help promote the class and bring new sailors up to speed.

A rare opportunity has become available at the Ponsonby Cruising Club working alongside the office manager.

Nelson Watersports are looking for a talented and experienced teams racing coach to join the team in Nelson, providing coaching for the Nelson Bays Youth Teams Racing Association.

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.

Auckland Grammar defended their secondary schools teams racing national title last week but the event wasn't without its challenges, not least of all the weather.

They are the best 18′ skiff team in the world, and now Honda Marine can add the Anzac Championships to their impressive list of regatta wins. 

Railblaza have come on board as a new partner for Yachting New Zealand which will not only benefit youth sailing but the yachting and boating community.

Sam Meech and Paul Snow-Hansen and Dan Willcox added two more medals from the World Cup regatta in Hyeres to round out a very successful event for New Zealand's sailors.

The O'pen Bic world championships are coming to New Zealand and the host club, Manly Sailing Club, need volunteers to ensure this event is a success.

Rohan Lord won the 41st edition of the RSA Laser Regatta at Panmure Lagoon Sailing Club.

Time out on the water is invaluable for young sailors but they can often learn just as much on a whiteboard.

In our regular feature on the regions, regional support officer Wayne Holdt looks at what's been going on in the central region.

New Zealand sailors collected a full set of medals at the World Cup regatta in Hyeres overnight (NZ time) with a gold, silver and bronze and the prospect of more tonight.

Alex Maloney and Molly Meech will be racing for gold tonight (NZ time) in the medal race of the 49erFX at the World Cup regatta in Hyeres.

Plenty of high scores are being recorded as sailors struggle with the light winds at the World Cup in Hyeres but a handful of New Zealanders are in medal contention as the regatta moves into the final stages.

Alex Maloney and Molly Meech won two races in the 49erFX on the second day in Hyeres. Photo: Sailing Energy / World Sailing. 

Eight New Zealand crews were in the top 10 but it wasn't without its challenges on a tricky first day of racing at the World Cup regatta in Hyeres.

Who says racing is the only way to acquire sailing skills?

If your club is interested to Hire a head coach next season get in touch.

We have recieved cv's from quite a few coaches keen to take on a coaching or head coaching role.

Josh Poresbki and Trent Rippey have made a good start to the year. Photo: Sailing Energy / World Sailing.

Consistency is very important in sailing and it’s something Josh Porebski and Trent Rippey are starting to establish.

Sean Herbert defended his Starling national title in Wellington this week in one of the most exciting finishes in the events 47-year history.

Seven New Zealand sailors with previous experience at the youth sailing world championships have been selected for July's youth worlds in the United States.

In our regular feature on the regions, regional support officer Ian Gardiner looks at what's been going on in the top half of the South Island.

New Zealand's top youth sailors have the opportunity to seek funding from two scholarships to help their sailing ambitions this year.

Yachting New Zealand have a role in advocacy, looking out for the interests of yacht clubs and their members as well as the wider sailing and boating community.

Two new initiatives are features of this year's Yachting New Zealand Commodores Conference at the Bucklands Beach Yacht Club in Auckland on Saturday, June 9. 

The Queen Charlotte Yacht Club had declined so significantly that about 15 years ago a meeting was held to decide whether to close or somehow find a way to arrest the decline. Today it's prospering and is our Aon Club of the Month.

Erica Dawson is all set to jump on board the 18′ Skiff GC Racing for this weekend's annual Anzac Championship hosted by the ASC Skiff League and Royal Akarana Yacht Club. 

The New Zealand Women's Match Racing Team will compete in the Helsinki leg of the Women's International Match Racing Series at the end of June.