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The CRC Bay of Islands Sailing Week is often described as "the best big-boat regatta in New Zealand" and potential volunteers are being encouraged to put their hands up to join the fun.

It has been an extraordinary year with plenty of disruptions but there have still been some standout yachting performances and they will be recognised at this year's Volvo Yachting Excellence Awards.

Youth sailors are encouraged to get their entries in for the upcoming NZL Sailing Foundation New Zealand Youth Championships at the Manly Sailing Club.

The Rough+Reddy crew were made to work extremely hard for their sixth Elliott 5.9 national title at Sandspit, winning on countback after an epic final race with their nearest competitors.

In our regular focus on the regions, the regional support officers provide an update on what is happening in clubland.

Nelson Yacht Club

Aon New Zealand are big supporters of Yachting New Zealand and have a new contact for clubs and boat owners following the departure of Sam Gunn.

The Richmond Yacht Club are preparing for their 22nd season of their Friday Night Special series, which is a great chance for inexperienced adults to enjoy a series of eight social races on eight different yachts throughout the summer.

It was a chance meeting Sara Poore had during rum racing one day that sowed the seeds for change at the Bucklands Beach Yacht Club. 

Nathan Outteridge is one of the world's top sailors, having been an Olympic 49er champion and four-time world champion, skipper of two America’s Cup campaigns and now skipper and chief executive of the Japan SailGP team.