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Yachting New Zealand and the New Zealand Marina Operators Association are working with a team of scientists to build a picture of non-trailered recreational vessel movements around New Zealand’s coasts.
When you look back at all the stories you tell at the yacht club bar, generally you are never recalling the time you had a perfect 10-15 knots of breeze abaft the beam and you had a perfect day sailing, writes Viki Moore from Island Cruising New Zealand.
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.
