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  • Olympic test event: Kiwis left to rue mistakes on final day in Marseille

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    A need for greater consistency over a sustained period and restricting the number of mistakes when competing against the best in the world in Olympic waters.

  • Olympic test event: Six more get medal shot as Gautrey falls just short

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    George Gautrey is signing off from the Olympic test event without a medal but with plenty of added experience and a sense of pride in his performance in Marseille.

  • Watch out world! NZ boys primed for O'pen skiff showdown

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    New Zealand’s dominance in the international O’pen skiff fleet shows no signs of abating, with Kiwis sweeping two divisions at a major regatta in Italy a fortnight ago, ahead of the class world championships starting tonight (NZ time).

  • Olympic test event: 'World-class' Josh Armit makes his move

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    Day 6 of the Olympic test event was also moving day for Josh Armit, with the rising Kiwi windfoil star surging seven places up the leaderboard to break into the top 10 courtesy of his first race win of the regatta.

  • 'Time to go for broke': Kiwis in finals push at Olympic test event

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    The black bibs remained near the front of their fleets on day five of the Olympic test event in Marseille, as the focus slowly turns from qualifying to the podium.
     

  • Olympic test event: McHardie, McKenzie into gold-medal spot

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    It didn’t take long for Isaac McHardie and William McKenzie to go from being in the hunt for medals at the Olympic test event to having a target on their backs.

  • Regional roundup: Upskilling this winter

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    Our NZ Community Trust regional development managers take a look at what has been happening in their areas and share useful information about how race officers and coaches can upskill before the start of the new season. 

  • Olympic test event: Kiwis make waves on 'pretty wild' day

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    After two days of dinghy and kite racing, the rest of the New Zealand sailing team announced their arrival at the Olympic test event in Marseille with a string of stellar performances in the skiff, multihull and windfoil classes.

  • Attention all keelboat owners - it's time to renew your PHRF

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    Keelboat owners who intend to race in the upcoming season are reminded to renew their PHRF certificates as it expired at the end of May – and to take note of a few minor changes to the revalidation process this year.

  • Olympic test event: Kiwis climb leaderboard as competition hots up

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    Sailing conditions improved for day two of the Olympic test event in Marseille and with it, the New Zealand team’s fortunes.

  • 'Immediate action' after Caulerpa found around Kawau Island

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    Biosecurity New Zealand is set to take “immediate action” after discovering small patches of exotic Caulerpa around Kawau Island in the Hauraki Gulf.

  • Olympic test event: Kiwis battle light breeze, nerves on first day

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    New Zealand's sailors battled changeable conditions and pre-regatta jitters on a curtailed first day of the Olympic test event in Marseille.

  • From diapers to medal dais: New Kiwi world champ's 'surreal' triumph

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    George Lane wasn't fazed when he lined up for the make-or-break race in his quest to become New Zealand's latest world champion sailor in Poland last night.

  • Olympic test event: All you need to know

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    The Olympic test event starts around 10pm on Sunday night (NZ time) and is considered a key milestone on the road to the Paris Olympic Games in 2024. 

    Here is all you need to know about the regatta.  

  • Testing times: Kiwis geared for Olympic dry run

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    For a dozen of New Zealand’s leading sailors, the Olympic test event in Marseille will be as much a reconnaissance mission as it is a chance to battle the best in the world.

  • 16 sailors named on shortlist for Youth, Women's America's Cup

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    As many as eight sailors from Yachting New Zealand's high-performance programme could feature in next year's Youth and Women's America's Cup.

  • Have your say: Code of Integrity for Sport and Recreation

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    Sport and recreation are important parts of people’s lives in New Zealand -  we have some of the highest participation rates in the world and a global reputation for fairness.

  • Top 10 for Kiwi McDowell at OK Dinghy worlds

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    Steve McDowell grabbed a top-10 place to finish as the leading Kiwi at the 2023 OK Dinghy world championship in Lyme Regis, UK - an event dominated by the host nation's sailors.

  • RNZYS Youth Training Programme kicks off

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    The second module of the Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron Mastercard Youth Training Programme kicks off next month and is designed for those aged 15-23 who are looking for the next step after dinghies and who enjoy working in a team.

  • Regional roundup: Who can (and can't) run a regatta

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    Our four NZ Community Trust regional development managers look at some of the highlights from their areas over the past fortnight – and answer a frequently asked question about organising regattas as many clubs look to lock in their events for next seas

  • NZers in early hunt at OK Dinghy world champs

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    New Zealand sailors remain in title contention after four races at the OK Dinghy world championships in Lyme Regis, England.

  • Have your say: Maritime anchor watch rule

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    Maritime New Zealand recently stated that all vessels (recreational and commercial) must maintain a continuous anchor watch (lookout by sight and hearing) under Maritime Rule Part 22.5. 

  • Two races from world champ: Kiwi Moth star's 'blown' title shot

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    Jake Pye could be excused for wondering what he did to upset the weather gods.

    After all, the rising Kiwi sailing star was only a couple of decent race results away from being crowned as the Moth world champion in the UK when the wind died.

  • 'An amazing feeling': Kiwis lead team to Ocean Race triumph

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    By The Ocean Race

    WindWhisper Racing Team - with two leading Kiwi sailors on board - won the final leg of The Ocean Race VO65 Sprint into Genova, beating the rest of the fleet by a massive margin.

  • Spotlight on: Robbie Li Bassi

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    Robbie Li Bassi fell in love with sailing at a very young age and, due to her parents’ careers, was dipping her toes in international waters long before many of her peers had even mastered the Optimist.

  • Fuelling champions: Yachting NZ, Radix Nutrition join forces

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    New Zealand’s leading sailors will receive a boost in their quest for medals at next month’s Olympic test event and beyond with the announcement of a new partnership between Yachting New Zealand and Radix Nutrition.

  • 'Lifeblood of our sport': Honouring yachting's unsung heroes

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    They are the unsung heroes of the sailing community, contributing their time, knowledge, and skills to ensure the sport remains vibrant in New Zealand. 

    And that’s why our yacht club volunteers deserve all the recognition they can get. 

  • From dinghy to winging: Kiwi Olympian on life in the fast(er) lane

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    In an Olympic career spanning more than a decade, Paul Snow-Hansen was always vying for a spot near the front of the fleet.

  • Bright, Snow-Hansen in 20-strong NZ team for Anoc World Beach Games

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    An initial New Zealand team comprising wingfoilers, beach water polo athletes, rowers and a swimmer has been named for the Anoc World Beach Games 2023 to be held in Bali this August.

    The team is:

  • Auckland new home of superyacht regatta

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    New Zealand’s loved Millennium Cup regatta will move to Auckland next year, it has been announced.

  • Bay of Islands anchoring ban: All you need to know

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    The anchoring ban across a large section of the Bay of Islands is a make-or-break moment in the fight against exotic Caulerpa that, if left unchecked, could have dire consequences for the region.

  • Rare double for young Clinton, Hume

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    Tessa Clinton and Nicola Hume achieved a rare sailing double when they won the women’s title at the 29er national championship at Kohimarama Yacht Club last week.