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  • 2013 Finn Gold Cup: No racing on day three

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    A lack of wind meant there was no racing today at the 2013 Finn Gold Cup on now in Tallin, Estonia where kiwis Josh Junior, Andrew Murdoch and Matt Coutts are competing.
  • Rule 42 for Optimists Explained

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    Rule 42 Optimist Most common Breaches ISAF have created this easy to read description of the most common infringements of Rule 42.
  • PIC Coastal Classic update: all your questions answered (for free!)

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    Turn up on Monday 2 September at 7pm at the RNZYS to find out everything you need to know about taking part in the PIC Insurance Brokers Coastal Classic.
  • TAB supports Yachting New Zealand

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    When people take a bet with the TAB on any yachting regatta throughout the world a portion of every bet is returned to Yachting New Zealand to help grow and develop the sport in New Zealand.
  • Oceanbridge Sail Auckland 2014 graded as 100 Point Regatta

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    The Oceanbridge Sail Auckland 2014 organizing committee is pleased to announce today that the regatta has got the tick of approval from The ISAF Sail Rankings Sub-Committee; it will be graded as a 100 point regatta.
  • Youth Development Clinics: Information, dates and registration of interest now open

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    The dates and locations for most of the Yachting New Zealand Development Clinics are now confirmed. The Development Clinicss (formerly known as Zone Development Camps and Regional Development Camps) are for the Youth Classes (420, Laser Radial, RSX 8.5, 29er) and the youth feeder classes (Starling, Bic Techno).
  • Barnes, Dodson and May 7th after first race day at IFDS Sonar Worlds

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    Racing got underway today in Kinsale for the Cork County Council IFDS World Sailing Championships in glorious sunshine after yesterday’s sailing was postponed due to light winds. Conditions were initially looking poor this morning and the competitors were held ashore. However after an hour of waiting the Race Committee lowered the postponement flag and the sailors headed out to the race course.
  • NZL Sailing Team with ETNZ Update: Racing starts on Sunday in San Francisco

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    Racing for the inaugural Red Bull Youth America’s Cup starts in on Sunday featuring ten teams from eight nations cranking around San Francisco Bay on the AC45s for two 25 minute fleet races a day over four days.
  • 2013 Finn Gold Cup: More light winds, Junior and Murdoch move up

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    The 86-strong fleet competing on day two of the 2013 Finn Gold Cup in Tallin, Estonia was again challenged with light, tricky winds of 7-8 knots. 23 year old kiwi campaigner Josh Junior had a much better day despite the testing conditions scoring a 2nd and an 11th in the two races sailed today. The results see him climb up to 15th overall after lying 37th at the outset of day two, and he is pleased;
  • Media Advisory: Red Bull Youth America’s Cup

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    Red Bull Youth America’s Cup organisers have released a media program and press kit with detailed information for media about the upcoming four-day youth regatta featuring two New Zealand teams, including the Yachting New Zealand entry known as NZL Sailing Team with ETNZ.
  • 2013 Finn Gold Cup gets underway featuring three kiwis

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    The 2013 Finn Gold Cup is underway in Tallin, Estonia where three New Zealand sailors are among the 86-strong fleet vying for the Finn World title; after a light wind postponement two races were sailed in 5-8 knot breeze
  • TV One News Article on Trackers in Sailing

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    One news aired the article on the use of trackers in Sailing. NZL sailors and coaches have been using the Igtimi YachtBot trackers to improve session analysis.
  • Regatta Coach Course Auckland November

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    This course focuses on developing skills for coaching sailors at club, regional, and national levels. These coaches will accompany club-level sailors to national competitions, preparing them for racing at an international level. The course will be held at Wakatere Boating Club Thursday 7th November 6 - 9pm Friday 8th November 6 - 9pm Saturday 9th November 9am - 5pm Costs $225
  • New Zealand Classic set to make waves again

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    One of New Zealand’s classic yachts, Atalanta - one of the 5 raters was on the move this month as she headed back to a former home port of hers – Wellington.
  • Writing an NOR; Use of the term ‘In Conjunction with…’

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    International Race Officer Richard Brown offers some advice for those writing a notice of race…
  • What’s on… the September Calendar

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    Here’s a look at the up-coming sailing related events around the country for the next couple of weeks. See the YNZ on-line calendar for full details of these events and those on beyond that. See training opportunities for full information on the YNZ Coaching and Race Official training courses coming up.
  • Entries for Youth Match Racing Nationals Open

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    The Royal Port Nicholson Yacht Club is pleased to announce that it is now accepting applications for invitation to the 2013 New Zealand Youth Match Racing National Championships. Competitors will be competing for the Warren ‘Wolfie’ Williams trophy, with past winners including Olympic silver medallists Peter Burling and Blair Tuke, NZL Sailing Team member Josh Porebski and Red Bull Youth America’s Cup competitor Matthew Steven.
  • Tauranga Y&PBC offers Fathers Day Fun Sail

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    Tauranga Yacht Club members are making their keelboats, catamarans and skippering skills available for families to get a fun taste of sailing on Father’s Day on September 1. Everyone will be invited to get actively involved in the sailing or just enjoy the ride, and there is the option for the very young and those less agile, to take the comfortable, motorised option aboard the cruise boat “Luv Boat II”.
  • 2013 Finn Gold Cup - Spectacular opening ceremony in beautiful Tallinn

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    The 2013 Finn Gold Cup in Tallinn, Estonia was opened Sunday night amid a spectacular location with outstanding hospitality, beautiful singing, great food, and a moving presentation to one of the absolute class legends.
  • Takapuna, New Zealand to host the 2015 Finn Gold Cup

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    Takapuna Boating Club has won its bid to host the 2015 Finn Gold Cup. The decision was made by the International Finn Association at its meeting in Tallin, Estonia.
  • Rodd & Gunn: On board as NZL's principle sponsor for San Francisco 2013

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    The NZL Sailing team with ETNZ are celebrating a new partnership with one of New Zealand’s iconic menswear brands: Rodd & Gunn. Skipper Peter Burling and his team of under 25’s will be meticulous in their preparation for the Red Bull Youth Americas Cup, leaving no stone unturned and using only the most reliable of equipment from suppliers that they can trust. This extreme attention to detail extends as far as the choice of clothes on their back.
  • Emirates Team New Zealand update - Team win the LV Cup

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    Emirates Team New Zealand wrapped up the Louis Vuitton Cup final on Sunday with an emphatic light-air win over Luna Rossa Challenge. Dean Barker and crew threaded their way through a fog-shrouded San Francisco Bay to win by 3m 20s.
  • Emirates Team New Zealand update - one point needed to win LV Cup

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    Emirates Team New Zealand took another point today to lead Luna Rossa 6-1 in the final of the Louis Vuitton Cup. The team is now a win away from the seven needed to win the series and challenge Oracle for the America’s Cup.
  • Top ten for Taylor Burn and Henry Gibbs in Wales

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    The 420 and 470 Junior World Championships ran from 14-22 August in Pwllheli, Wales with New Zealanders Taylor Burn and Henry Gibbs finishing in 8th overall in the 420 Open Junior European Championship.
  • Emirates Team New Zealand update - 5-1 up in the finals

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    Emirates Team New Zealand took another win in the Louis Vuitton Cup final against Luna Rossa today. The team now leads 5-1 in the best of 13 final in which the first team to win seven races collects the Cup and earns the right to challenge Oracle for the America’s Cup.
  • Panmure Lagoon Sailing Club 50th Jubilee

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    Panmure Lagoon Sailing Club (PLSC) was founded 50 years ago on 14th August 1963 and was known then as the Panmure Lagoon Aquatic Club, its aim was and still is, to promote yachting and to instruct young people in the handling of boats. The Club regularly offers training sessions to the public to introduce them to sailing
  • Get into Coaching Brochure

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    Get into Coaching Brochure The coaching brochure contains information on the YNZ Coaching Pathway.
  • Waterproof Camera Review

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    Waterproof Camera review Wanting to improve the feedback you provide your sailors? Capturing videos and pictures of training sessions and racing is an excellent way of providing real information and pictorial evidence of performances and skills. A waterproof camera is a vital tool for all coaches to have on the water.
  • 2013 Finn Gold Cup Preview: Tallinn beckons world's best sailors

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    Estonia holds a special place in the hearts of Finn sailors and the opening of the 58th Finn Gold Cup in Tallinn this Sunday, 25 August, will be a momentous occasion for many reasons, and for many people.

  • Emirates Team New Zealand update - good day all round

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    Emirates Team New Zealand had a good day on the water today, winning two races in the Louis Vuitton Cup final clash against Luna Rossa.
  • Richmond YC Presents… Ingrid Visser: The Woman Who Swims with Killer Whales, 30 August

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    Richmond Yacht Club Presents… Ingrid Visser: The Woman Who Swims with Killer Whales, Friday 30 August   Dr Ingrid Visser, Marine Biologist, loves to share her passion for Orca with the public.
  • Class Rules Update: Hansa 2.3, 303 and Liberty

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    Following a lengthy review by the IHCA Technical Committee and ISAF, the amended Hansa 2.3, Hansa 303 and Liberty Class Rules have now been approved and published. The new rules apply from September 1, 2013.