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Here’s a look at the up-coming sailing events around the country for November.
See the YNZ on-line calendar for full details of these events and those on in December and beyond.
Don’t see your event in there? Don’t miss out on some free promotion for your sailing events by adding them to the YNZ on-line calendar here
New Zealand Match Racing Championships
7 to 12 Nov 2012, Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron
New Zealand Match Racing Championships
10 and 11 Nov 2012, Auckland Sailing Club
Auckland Champs for 12ft Skiffs, Javelins and 18ft Skiffs and any other skiff class that wish to turn up Registration from 10.30am on Saturday, 1st race 1pm both days, 3 race back to back.
11 Nov 2012, Pupuke Boating Club
A sponsored 5-race regatta for 35+ year olds in the Laser/Radial/4.7 dinghy. A laidback day on the water for the older sailor, but be warned, there is small group that is obscenely competitive. Entry fee includes the afters fun.
Optimist North Island Championship
16 to 18 Nov 2012, Lake Taupo Yacht Club
This is the North Island Optimist Championships, one of the biggest youth regattas in NZ.
22 Nov 2012, Kohimarama Yacht Club
The Regatta is open to all boats of the Optimist class, whose skippers are currently enrolled in either year seven or year eight of the school year.
YNZ Paralympic Classes Development Clinic
23 to 25 Nov 2012, Wanaka Yacht Club
The sailing season has begun and it’s time to set some goals to improve your skills... why not get stuck into an intensive training clinic for Paralympic Classes at Wanaka? This is a free opportunity to brush up before a busy season of disabled sailing events including the Kiwi Cup, Sail Auckland, Mighty River Power Regatta, the Etchell Nationals and more.
2012 Yachting Excellence Awards
23 Nov 2012, Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron
The Yachting Excellence Awards are a great opportunity to recognise not only the best performers in our sport, but also the tireless, hardworking volunteers who make it all possible and the organisations that contribute.
Celebrate... Sailing! YNZ's Heroes and Legends Opportunity
23 Nov 2012, Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron
Free Posters! 4:30pm, Friday 23 November 2012. Heroes and Legends Autographs and Photos!
Napier Sailing Club Summer Regatta
24 and 25 Nov 2012, Napier Sailing Club
Napier Sailing Club Summer Regatta Open to all classes Included NI Laser & 12 Foot skiffs
Napier Regatta incl Laser North Islands
24 and 25 Nov 2012, Napier Sailing Club
The annual Napier regatta will incorporate the Laser North Island championship. Make the most of this opportunity to sail on such a great piece of water
Sunburst South Island Championships
24 and 25 Nov 2012, Otago Yacht Club
Sunburst South Island Championships
Paper Tiger Freshwater Regatta
24 and 25 Nov 201, Ngaroto Sailing Club
A round of the Paper Tiger North Island series. Come and camp on the reserve at Lake Ngaroto. The Clubhouse will be open to ensure you are well catered for. The sailing water is just a few metres away and quite visable for the shore crew too.
Mahurangi College Junior Forms 1-4 Regatta
26 Nov 201, Sandspit Yacht Club2
A one day regatta at Algies Bay for years 7-11. A great regatta to start junior sailors on. Classes Opti, P class, Starling, Splash, Laer 4.7& Radial. Techno Entry $20 per boat 420 (no spinnakers) entry $30
