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  • 'Far ahead of his time': Renowned Kiwi boat designer Ron Given dies

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    A boat designer ahead of his time and a perennial student determined to perfect his craft – even in his final days.

  • In pictures: 2023 YNZ Corporate Sailing Day

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    Yachting New Zealand's Corporate Sailing Day is an annual highlight on the calendar - and this year's edition did not disappoint.

  • Wine not? Special offer for Yachting New Zealand members

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    Looking for the perfect way to celebrate the final days of summer?

    Lawson’s Dry Hills wine has just the answer with their exclusive offer - perfect for the boat, beach or bach.

  • Ideas put to test as Moanamana edges closer

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    Moanamana, the third and final module in Yachting New Zealand’s pioneering RŪNĀ school and kura engagement programme, is one step closer to being rolled out across the country after successful trials at Worser Bay Boating Club last month. 

  • Spotlight on: Melanie Parkin

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    Melanie Parkin wears several different hats – she is the commodore of Worser Bay Boating Club, mum to 8-year-old Cormack, wife to Jason, and an avid skiff sailor.

  • Erica Dawson: A letter to my younger self

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    Dear Erica,

    You have just started sailing at Murrays Bay. You have a made great group of friends and you love it already. These people will still be your friends 20 years from now.

  • Regional Roundup: SailGP Feva hits Christchurch

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    The four NZ Community Trust Yachting New Zealand regional development managers highlight some key events from their respective areas over the past fortnight and offer a glimpse of what to expect at next weekend's long-awaited SailGP New Zealand debut.

  • Yachting NZ to launch Moanamana programme for schools

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    Yachting New Zealand, in partnership with Sport New Zealand and Live Ocean, is excited to unveil Moanamana, a programme designed to engage schools, kura and their communities in marine ecosystem restoration projects that will build New Zealand's Blue Be

  • 'Sailing mum' jumps in at the deep end

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    Not much can dampen Danica Withey’s enthusiasm as she prepares for her first yacht race.

    Not her lack of sailing experience. Not her recent major surgery. And certainly not her natural inclination for seasickness.

  • Yachting NZ to refine pathways for junior sailors, coaches following review

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    Yachting New Zealand is set to streamline its development pathway for young sailors and coaches this winter following a review of its existing programmes.

  • Idyllic sea breezes, exciting racing, and fun vibes at 2023 FOIL Bay of Islands

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    FOIL Bay of Islands 2023 kicked off with three days of beautiful sea breezes, and although a tricky southerly bucked the trend on the final day there was no complaints from competitors, the general vibe coming off the water on Sunday of 'happy exhaustio

  • Weighting game: Duo on challenges in stacked 49er fleet

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    If the second half of 2022 heralded a near-meteoric rise in the skiff sailing ranks for Seb Menzies and George Lee Rush, the first few months of 2023 have been all about small gains.

  • Rigger and racer: The many roles of sailing's Ms Fix-it

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    Bex Hornell loves a challenge.

    Whether it’s fixing a broken boom in the middle of one of the world’s most challenging yacht races or breaking glass ceilings - few things compare to the thrill of overcoming big obstacles.

  • Luff is in the air: Anniversaries, withdrawals on first leg of Round North Island

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    Equilibrium has set the early pace at the 2023 Round North Island race, winning the opening leg of the gruelling two-handed event marked by a thrilling 100nm tacking duel, three retirements, a serious injury - and two relationship milestones 45 years ap

  • Live updates: 2023 Oceanbridge NZL Sailing Regatta, day 3

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    LIVE RESULTS

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  • 2023 Oceanbridge NZL Sailing Regatta: Maloney, Hobbs win 49er FX thriller

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    Alex Maloney and Olivia Hobbs have turned the tables to win a thrilling 49er FX showdown at the 2023 Oceanbridge NZL Sailing Regatta.

  • 2023 Oceanbridge NZL Sailing Regatta: Saunders, Gautrey slug it out on 'tough' day

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    After a subdued start to his season and with an important European campaign fast approaching, time in the boat and competitive racing is top of Tom Saunders’ wish list.

    On Saturday, New Zealand’s sailor of the year got both.

  • 2023 Oceanbridge NZL Sailing Regatta: Day 1 racing abandoned

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    Auckland’s wild weather has seen sailing abandoned on day 1 of the 2023 Oceanbridge NZL Sailing Regatta.

  • Regional roundup: Olympic boost for young Starling sailors

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    The four Yachting New Zealand regional development managers highlight some key events from their respective areas over the past fortnight, including a successful coaching clinic hosted by three-time Olympian Jenny Armstrong and races up and down the cou

  • Cyclone Gabrielle: Auckland yachties lead support effort

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    The Auckland marine community has joined efforts to support victims of Cyclone Gabrielle, collecting truckloads of essentials in only a few days that will be distributed in Hawke’s Bay and Gisborne. 

  • Armit relishing battle with top Dutch foilers

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    It’s been a while since Josh Armit had a taste of international competition – and battling it out with some of the world's leading windfoilers at the weekend has only served to further whet his appetite. 

  • Victorious FX duo eyeing next stop on road to Paris

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    The sea spray had hardly settled on a breathless national championship at the weekend before Alex Maloney and Olivia Hobbs were already turning their attention to the next checkpoint on their road to the Paris Olympic Games.

  • 'Reminded me to be patient': Kitefoil champ on injury setbacks, support

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    It has been three frustrating months for Lukas Walton-Keim, sidelined through injury and watching his road to the Olympic Games become steeper with each passing day.   

    Fortunately, he hasn’t had to look far for advice and inspiration.   

  • Round North Island: Father-son team set for 'bucket list' race

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    Most 24-year-olds would recoil at the thought of being disconnected from much of the outside world for days on end – let alone spending it confined to the same 9m x 3m area as their dad. 

    Nick Gardiner isn’t one of them. 

  • Wilkinson, Dawson hold off late challenge for bronze in Lanzarote

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    The dress rehearsal to their season went off without too many hitches but Micah Wilkinson and Erica Dawson know there’s plenty to do before opening night.
     

  • Hundreds help out at storm-hit Murrays Bay

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    Hundreds of Murrays Bay locals have answered calls to help clean up following the devastation of Cyclone Gabrielle – in what the local yacht club describes as “an unbelievable groundswell of support”. 

  • 49er FX stars go race-for-race on thrilling first day

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    New Zealand’s leading 49erFX crews have traded victories on a thrilling first day of the 49er National Championships at Royal Akarana Yacht Club. 

  • 'Bad time for a rig check': Wilkinson, Dawson slip to third after pitch-pole

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    A mishap in the last race of the second day has seen Micah Wilkinson and Erica Dawson slide down the Nacra 17 leaderboard at the 2023 Lanzarote International Regatta.

  • Spotlight on: Thomas Fewtrell

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    In the latest of a new regular feature shining the spotlight on the New Zealand yachting community – and the people at its heart – we talk to Thomas Fewtrell.

  • Dunn and dusted! Kiwi pair claim 49er silver in Lanzarote

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    Logan Dunning Beck and Oscar Gunn overcame a rare weather phenomenon and technical difficulties to beat a star-studded fleet to silver at their first international regatta of the year.

  • 2023 Oceanbridge NZL Sailing Regatta - all you need to know

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    What is the Oceanbridge NZL Sailing Regatta?

    It’s New Zealand’s premier sailing event for youth and Olympic classes and an excellent chance to gauge how the country’s leading sailors are tracking in their respective campaigns for the 2024 Paris Games.

  • Cyclone Gabrielle: A message to clubs from our CEO

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    Dear members, 

    As you will no doubt be aware, our weather agencies are closely monitoring the latest tropical storm that is expected to form north of the country over the weekend.