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  • Whakatu regatta

    In our regular focus on the regions, South Island regional support officer Ian Gardiner writes about what has been happening in the area.


    Queen Charlotte crowned

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  • Optimist

    The weather had the final say at the Optimist North Island Championships in New Plymouth but it was a triumph that six races were possible given the forecasts leading into the event.

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  • Peter Burling and Blair Tuke

    Olympic sailors Peter Burling and Blair Tuke say they’re excited about what may be their biggest challenge of all after establishing of Live Ocean, a registered New Zealand charity with a focus on ocean conservation. 

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  • Andy Maloney

    The 2019 Volvo Yachting Excellence Awards are just around the corner and some winners have already been announced. In the third of a three-part series, meet the winners in the performance category.

    Performance Awards supported by Zhik

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  • Suddenly in Charge

    Finding yourself in charge of a boat after the skipper has disappeared over the side is a scary proposition for most and is why Coastguard Northern Region run a course called Suddenly in Charge.

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  • Great Blake Race

    From holidays in New Caledonia and Bali to an overnight experience on the HMNZS Wellington and a dinner party put together by a an executive chef, there's something for everyone in the Great Blake Race online charity auction.

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