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Paul Snow-Hansen and Dan Willcox couldn't have asked for a better result heading into the Tokyo Olympics after winning the open men's 470 title at the European championships in Portugal overnight (NZ time).

Paul Snow-Hansen and Dan Willcox didn't really know how they would stack up heading into their first international regatta in 18 months but they will be sailing for a medal tonight (NZ time) at the 470 European Championships in Portugal.

A lot has changed in the last 18 months but Josh Junior will be hoping a fair bit stays the same when he starts the defence of his Finn Gold Cup title on Saturday night (NZ time).

In our regular focus on the regions, the four regional support officers look at what has been happening in their areas and also provide some advice on applying for fuel tax rebates for your club.

Fuel Tax Rebates for Clubs

As yachties and boaties, we have a vested interested in looking after our playground and it might not be as difficult as you think. This is the first in a series of regular environmental stories by Yachting New Zealand offering guidance and ideas. 

It was as busy as Grand Central Station, as an incredible 603 races were completed at the Secondary Schools Team Sailing National Championships held at Algies Bay recently.

There aren't many sports that a parent and child can compete together at a national level but this was the case at the recent RS Feva National Championships held at the Manly Sailing Club.

Summer may be over but Bluebridge ferries are already planning for the next one, and that means taking bookings for next summer including Christmas.

A national title might be on the line but Reuben Corbett hopes a few competitors walk away from this weekend’s Harken Secondary Schools Keelboat National Championships with more of an appreciation of the breadth of options available to young sailors.