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  • Saunders slips down the field at Delta Lloyd Regatta

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    Tom Saunders made too many mistakes on the final two days of racing at the Delta Lloyd Regatta in the Netherlands, slipping from fourth to miss the medal race by one point.
  • Saunders well placed at Delta Lloyd Regatta

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

  • New Zealand-developed app making waves in international sailing

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    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.

  • David's Desk May 2017 - An update from the CEO

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

  • Coaches Forums

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    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!

  • VIDEO: What motivates us?

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

  • One month to go! Registrations closing soon!

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    Registrations close on the 8th June! Sign up here!
  • Conference Travel Subsidy

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

  • Holiday Programme Tips

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    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. 

  • Upcoming courses, forums and events.

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

  • Big opportunity for Kiwi sailors to compete at Youth Olympics

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

  • Two more Kiwis sign up for Volvo Ocean Race

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    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.

  • Delegats selling Sydney to Hobart winner Giacomo

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    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.

  • Situation Vacant - High performance programme manager

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

  • Win return flights to Yachting NZ coaches conference

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

  • Reminder to send in membership information

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

  • Encouraging outlook for O’pen Bic class

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    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.

  • South Island regional meeting

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    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.

  • Howick autumn series attracts big numbers

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

  • Everything OK on and off the water at OK Dinghy worlds

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    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.

  • Waikawa add defibrillator to club resources

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

  • Am Cup preview

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

  • Catch Conrad Colman talk about Vendee Globe drama

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    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.

  • Yachting NZ mourns passing of former boat inspector

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    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.

  • Chance for adults to sail on Spirit of Adventure

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    The Spirit of Adventure Trust are well known for their work with youth but they are offering adults a chance to experience life at sea with a 3-5 day coastal voyage from Auckland to Napier in October.
  • Learn to sail coach - RNZYS

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    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.

  • Akarana pair claim another national Feva title

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

  • Wellington Youth Sailing Trust Coach 2017–18

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

  • Revalidate your Coaching Qualification.....ONLINE!

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    The time of year has come! You may need to revalidate your qualification.
  • AYBA thanked for role in success of naval review

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    The Auckland Yachting and Boating Assosiation have been recognised for their part in helping ensure the international naval review in Auckland on November 19 was a success.

  • Te Anau treated to spectacular air show during regatta

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    Lake Te Anau's waters and skies were humming with two simultaneous events that made for spectacular viewing recently. 

  • Wanaka Yact Club close to getting new million-dollar home

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    After years of planning and consultation, the Wanaka Yacht Club is ready to start work on a new million-dollar home on the shores of Lake Wanaka, writes the Otago Daily Times.