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Lukas Walton-Keim has booked his place in the gold fleet at the Formula Kite World Championships in Viana do Castelo, Portugal, after another consistent day of racing in testing conditions on day three of the regatta.

New Zealand’s 49er crews rose to the challenge in survival conditions on day two of the 49er, 49erFX and Nacra 17 World Championships in Quiberon, France, with Seb Menzies and George Lee Rush leading the Kiwi charge in winds gusting well beyond 25 knots.

Yachting New Zealand’s pioneering schools education framework, RŪNĀ, is charting new international waters, with its first overseas implementation planned at Colegio Puerto Varas, an English-Spanish bilingual school in Chile’s scenic Lake District. 

Choosing when to move into a new class can feel like a big decision for sailors and parents. There are many factors to weigh — age, growth, motivation, friendships, fleet size, budget, and future goals. 

Lukas Walton-Keim remains the leading New Zealander after another demanding day at the Formula Wing World Championships in Portugal, as light and unstable winds created a major contrast to the heavy conditions that tested the fleet on opening day.

New Zealand skiff pairing Seb Menzies and George Lee Rush have started their new international season much like they finished the last — at the front of the fleet — after an impressive opening day at the 49er, 49erFX and Nacra 17 World Championships in Quiberon, France.

The future of windfoiling in New Zealand is looking bright, with Yachting New Zealand and Windfoil New Zealand deepening their collaboration to develop the next wave of talent.

Our NZCT regional development managers bring you the latest from around the country, including the latest in Yachting New Zealand's membership and affiliation review.

Yachting New Zealand and Hospitality New Zealand have today announced a 12-month pilot programme, marking a first-of-its-kind collaboration between the grassroots sport and hospitality sectors in Aotearoa.