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  • Optimist nationals

    It’s been colloquially referred to as the Back Paddock by America’s Cup sailors but the waters off the Maraetai Sailing Club will be the Front Lawn for more than 200 young sailors in April.

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  • American Magic

    Jim Turner was a leading figure in American Magic's challenge for the America’s Cup, which ended last week when they were eliminated from the Prada Cup.

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  • Bay Week

    Melges mania gripped the sailing community at this year’s CRC Bay of Islands Sailing Week, with the first ever head-to-head racing between four new-to-New Zealand Melges 40 class carbon racing yachts making waves in the regatta’s B Division.

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  • Laser nationals

    Jenny Armstrong was able to draw on her considerable experience to narrowly win the Radial masters title at the Laser national championships at the Worser Bay Boating Club on Monday.

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  • Simon Cooke

    In our regular focus on the regions, the four regional support officers look at what has been happening in their areas.


    Resources available to help clubs

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  • SailGP

    SailGP is coming to New Zealand, with Christchurch announced as the venue to host this country's first grand prix event in January 2022.

    It is a significant coup for the south, with racing due to take place on Lyttelton Harbour on January 29-30, 2022.

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