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Whether it was by cunning or cogency, no one is really sure, but the Ponsonby Cruising Club were given a magnificent trophy in 1920 that will be contested for the 100th time next month.

The strength and depth of the 49er fleet in this country has been known for some time but there's a burgeoning number of 49erFX sailors and that was no better illustrated than at the recent national championships.

Shirley Robertson has one of the most recognisable voices in the sailing world, as a commentator for anything from the Olympics and America’s Cup to magazine shows and SailGP.

All the planning and hard work paid off when the first guests walked through the doors of the Pleasant Point Yacht Club for the start of their centennial celebrations recently.

Yachting New Zealand are looking for a regional support officer (RSO) for the northern region including Auckland, the Coromandel, Waikato and Bay of Plenty.

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

Looking after volunteers

The Charteris Bay Yacht Club are known for building the first Optimist boat in this country but they're keen to add to their notoriety by hosting more national regattas.

New editions of two navigational charts for Auckland harbour have recently been released, providing enhanced safety as Auckland mariners take to the water in significant numbers over the summer sailing season.

Hatched over Christmas dinner nearly 14 months ago, the Robertson brothers decided to do "battle" at this year's kitefoiling national championships at the Nelson Yacht Club to find the best kitefoiler in the family.