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  • Cruising

    Yachties and boaties in the upper North Island heading out on the water these holidays are encouraged to use download an app that details boat discharge rules.

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  • Lukas Walton-Keim

    Kitefoiler Lukas Walton-Keim led from start to finish to retain his King of the Waitemata crown for 2020, completing the Rangitoto-Motutapu circumnavigation in a blistering 56 minutes and 11 seconds.

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  • Titahi Bay Boating Club

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


    Coaching opportunities for university students

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  • YNZ books

    Both the Racing Rules of Sailing and Safety Regulations of Sailing have been updated and will come into effect on January 1, and yachties and boaties are encouraged to understand these changes.

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  • America's Cup

    Everyone wants to get close to the action but Maritime New Zealand are reminding people there are rules around who can operate commercially during the America’s Cup to ensure the event is safe and successful.

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  • Taikata Sailing Club

    A number of young sailors will on Saturday launch the 2.4m wooden rowing boats they have spent the week building at the Taikata Sailing Club.

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  • Maritime Museum

    The Maritime Museum have unveiled a couple of new features, just in time for the America's Cup.

    The Blue Water, Black Magic gallery has undergone a revamp and give visitors an insight into the stories that steered the rise of our yachting nation.

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