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Clubs throughout the country are organising events ranging from social sailings and learn to sail sessions to quiz nights and competitive racing as part of the upcoming Steering the Course Sailing Festival.

The world's best radio controlled boat operators are heading Down Under in November for the world championships to be hosted by the Royal Akarana Yacht Club. 

NZ’s best-loved keelboat regatta is setting a course for a massive comeback in 2023, following last year’s cancellation of the regatta due to Covid, as well as funding and other organisational issues.

The four Yachting New Zealand regional development managers take a look at what has been happening in their areas and also look at the value of a club newsletter to keep members informed.

The high-octane world of SailGP is coming to New Zealand and members of clubs affiliated to Yachting New Zealand have a special opportunity to purchase tickets before they go on sale to the general public.

Our friends at Bluebridge Cook Strait Ferries have released their sailing schedule for 2023 and to celebrate are offering holders of the Yachting New Zealand member card the chance to win back the cost of their travel (up to $500).

More than 70 boats and boards across nine classes toughed it out in challenging conditions at last Friday's College Sport Regatta at the Wakatere Boating Club.

Nichola Murray could be facing a very different prognosis had she not stopped in at the Melanoma New Zealand spot check van at this year's Oceanbridge NZL Sailing Regatta. 

The Elliott 5.9s head to Sandspit this weekend for the final round of the 2022 Traveller Series with the overall title still up for grabs.

Leslie Egnot knows she won't be able to help herself when she gets behind the wheel of the Beneteau 40.7 this weekend.

The PIC Coastal Classic might be more than a month away but time is running out to get your category 3 safety inspection and PHRF handicap done.

We like our boats at Yachting New Zealand and need someone to make sure a lot of our systems tick along the way they should. 

Tauranga is known as one of the most challenging places to sail and competitors at the Zespri AIMS Games got first-hand experience of it over the last few days.

At 182 years old, the Auckland Anniversary Day Regatta lays claim to being the longest-running sporting event in New Zealand, even predating the America’s Cup by 11 years.

Former Yachting New Zealand chief executive Simon Wickham will throw himself off a perfectly good bridge next week all to help young people in this country.

Megan Thomson found herself looking over at her opponent and wondering how she had got to this point.

The sailing season is just around the corner, and for many clubs has already started, so coaches need to make sure their certificates are revalidated before they hit the water.

The ever-consistent Slam Dunk made the most of the mainly light conditions to win the fourth round of the Elliott 5.9 Traveller Series at Bucklands Beach recently and jump to the overall lead in the series.

The four Yachting New Zealand regional development managers take a look at what has been happening in their areas and remind you of the significance of regional associations.

Yachting New Zealand safety and technical officer Angus Willison is heading to the South Island later this month to conduct a series of safety forums for yacht club members.

Finishing fourth at a major event is never easy, especially when a medal was within grasp, but Isaac McHardie and William McKenzie also know they're not far off being among the world's best 49er crews now.

New Zealand's top two 49er crews will be on the hunt for medals in tomorrow's final day of the 49er, 49erFX and Nacra 17 world championships in Canada.

New Zealand's sailors remain in the hunt in Nova Scotia as the 49er, 49erFX and Nacra 17 world championships come towards a conclusion.

The wind changed direction in Nova Scotia, mixing up the leaderboards with it, and it now means five New Zealand crews are in the top 10 halfway through the 49er, 49erFX and Nacra 17 world championships.

There were encouraging signs from New Zealand's top 49erFX combinations at the world championships in Nova Scotia today, with both crews firmly entrenched in the top 10 after the second day of action.

Nova Scotia dished up a hostile welcome on the opening day of the 49er, 49erFX and Nacra 17 world championships today, with pitch poles, capsizes and broken gear common.

Micah Wilkinson and Erica Dawson are getting used to curveballs been thrown at them at inopportune times in their sailing partnership.

Tauranga is about to be invaded with more than 10,000 years 7 and 8 children descending on the town for the upcoming Zespri AIMS Games.

Two school holiday programmes are being offered by the NZ Sailing Trust and Auckland Sea Kayaks, working in partnership to be the nation's leader in marine-based education experiences.  

Kirsten Moratz has been making an impact at a regional level and now wants to do that nationally after taking on the role of Yachting New Zealand's coach development manager.

The New Zealand SailGP Team have hit their straps, winning the last two rounds of the high-octane series, and they'll be looking to replicate that on home waters in March.

The Yachting New Zealand regional development managers take a look at what has been happening in their areas and also bring you an update on the club survey.