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A New Zealand flag looks set to fly at the Youth Sailing World Championships for the first time in three years, following the selection of the NZL Sailing Foundation Youth Team to compete in the Netherlands in July.

Dean Barker has won a few boat races in his time but few compare to winning a national title alongside a handful of his best mates. 

Former commodores are invited to join the New Zealand chapter of the International Orders of Blue Gavel, which aims to assist 'needy' yachting and boating clubs and groups throughout New Zealand.

New Zealand has had two Laser world champions in the class' 50-year history and it's hoped both will line up against each other at this weekend's Tauranga Regatta.

Another Townson rally is being pencilled in for February 2023 after the overwhelming success of last weekend's rally involved 27 Townsons of all shapes and sizes.

The importance of regular skin checks was highlighted when Melanoma New Zealand referred as many as nine people for further examination after a free spot check at the Wakatere Boating Club last Friday.

Jo Aleh admits she's felt a bit rusty getting back into top-level racing but is encouraged by how quickly her new combination with Molly Meech is coming together.

Isaac McHardie says he and William McKenzie have found their "groove" at the Oceanbridge NZL Sailing Regatta and it's easy to see why with the pair putting together an almost perfect run of results in the 49er fleet.

The 470 is the oldest class in Olympic sailing, having made its debut at the 1976 Games, but it's taken on a new look for the 2024 Paris Olympics having gone to a mixed format.