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Get close to the action by offering to help out at February's Oceanbridge NZL Sailing Regatta at the Wakatere Boating Club.

The annual event is this country's premier Olympic and youth classes regularly and more than 200 sailors are expected to compete. 

Anything from a Starling and Sunburst to Feva and Farr 3.7 will line up for Sunday's third attempt at the inaugural Bridge to Bean race.

Race Officials make a huge contribution to yacht clubs around New Zealand and a number recently qualified or had their qualifications revalidated.

I know many of you, like me, will be looking forward to a break over the Christmas period after what has been a difficult year.

Despite this, I'm feeling optimistic about what 2022 will bring, especially with so many events and programmes to look forward to.

Covid-19 been both a blessing and a curse for the P Class as the traditional Kiwi class gears up for next month's Tanner and Tauranga Cups.

Auckland has been awash with sails in recent times after more than 100 days of lockdown, especially with the return of keelboat racing.

Yachting New Zealand today launched a Clean Club programme, a world-leading initiative for yachting and boating clubs to help protect and enhance the coastlines, oceans and waterways in this country.

Being a race coach is one of the most rewarding experiences you can have as a mentor and Yachting New Zealand have now made it easier for more people to get involved.

They jumped to rescue American Magic after their dramatic capsize and now they have been awarded a prize to help rescue the world's coral reefs.