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By Laura Wilson

There appears to be something unusual in the water in the Bay of Islands. Beach-goers have reported seeing scores of low-flying objects whizzing by and coming to sudden dramatic splash-downs, followed by loud shrieks of laughter.

Earle Wells was known for having a "quaint" sense of humour, often lightening a potentially volatile situation, but he was driven to win and those two qualities were key factors in claiming gold with Helmer Pedersen at the 1964 Tokyo Olympics. 

Opening day is always a special occasion but it took on even more significance for the Christchurch Yacht Club over the weekend when they celebrated the start of their 130th season.

The four Yachting New Zealand regional development managers take a look at what has been happening in their areas and also remind you of the importance of checking lifesaving equipment.

AED maintenance

Re-engineered from the ground up, the Zhik 2021 Season Two collection is highlighted by a versatile range of new inshore, mid-layer and offshore gear, with an intense focus on kit that will keep you warm and protected and guaranteed to get you excited a

Club stalwarts through to world champions and America's Cup winners have been recognised in the first batch of recipients for the 2021 Volvo Yachting Excellence Awards.

Yachting New Zealand are committed to a more sustainable future and want you and your club to join us on the journey.

Organising a regatta during Alert Level 2 can be complex but it needn't be a barrier to staging a fun, yet safe, event for participants and volunteers.

Any person operating a maritime VHF radio is required to hold a VHF radio operator certificate (unless transmitting in an emergency or a distress situation).