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Liv Mackay's development as a top-level helm continues apace with some impressive form at the latest round of the World Match Racing Tour in Croatia over the weekend.

Kiwi Conrad Colman endured one of the most dramatic races imaginable during the recent Vendee Globe. Now he wants to win the famous race dubbed the Everest of the Seas.

Tom Saunders will be eyeing a place on the podium after jumping up the standings at the Delta Lloyd Regatta in the Netherlands overnight.

An app developed in New Zealand has caught the attention of the sailing world and is being looked at as a tool that can be used at sailing regattas in any country.

Yachting New Zealand chief executive David Abercrombie provides an update from the national body.

Ever had any questions? Want to upskill your coaching? Want to know how others are doing it? Then make sure you get along to one of the 2017 coaches forums in your region!

Watch this video, about what motivates us. It is slightly different, but have a watch and see what you think. 

Find out how much you could be eligible for, if you are travelling to the coaches conference on the 24th June. 

FInd out how two young coaches had one of the best weeks coaching. They share some of their ideas and thoughts, of what worked, and what didn't. 

Find out what courses are coming up in your region here. 

The best young New Zealand sailors will have the chance to compete at next year's Youth Olympic Games in Argentina.

Brad Jackson is an unashamed addict of the round the world yacht race and his obsession has seen him sign up for a seventh campaign.

The Delegats plan to "hang up the wet-weather gear" with the sale of Sydney to Hobart winner Giacomo but it's unlikely to be the end of the family's association with ocean racing.

Yachting New Zealand are looking for a high performance programme manager to join the team in Takapuna.

Win return flights to the 2017 Yachting New Zealand coaches conference in Wellington on June 24.

Thanks to those clubs who have submitted their affiliation information and a reminder to the remainder to submit their information by June 9.

The New Zealand O’pen Bic class association has today launched a new website and online events calendar to support the significant momentum this exciting new junior class is gaining.

Clubs are invited to send up to two representatives to next month's South Island regional meeting in Christchurch, which will be a great opportunity to network with other clubs in the South Island and exchange ideas and solutions.

More than 60 competitors took part in the second race day in the Howick Sailing Club annual autumn series last weekend.

Luke O'Connell wants to improve by only one position from his result at the 2015 OK Dingy world championships and if he can do that he will add a world title to his collection.

They hope they never have to use it, but Waikawa Boating Club now have their own defibrillator. 

It's the oldest trophy in international sport and one Emirates Team New Zealand are desperate to once again see in their possession.

Tickets to hear Conrad Colman talk about his extraordinary journey during the Vendee Globe might have been snapped up but it doesn't mean others need to miss out.

Derek Preece, who was a skilful boat builder and ocean sailor and whose love of the sea saw him embark on a five-year journey sailing around the world, passed away recently.

The Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron are looking for a fulltime salaried coach to run the growing adult learn to sail’ and race crew training programmes.

Royal Akarana Yacht Club sailors Eli Liefting and Rose Dickson have secured back-to-back RS Feva national championships.

The Wellington Youth Sailing Trust are looking for a youth scheme coach and co-ordinator to run their youth development programme in 2017–18.