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New Zealand's top young sailors have moved a big step closer to representing their country at the youth world championships at the mecca of the sport after securing titles at the New Zealand youth trials.

After an intensive 10-month building programme, Emirates Team New Zealand’s brand new AC75 emerged from their Wynyard Point base today in preparation for its launch and commissioning phase in Auckland this month.

Yacht club members have just under two more weeks to have their say on the state of the sport in this country, by completing Yachting New Zealand's Voice of the Participant survey.

Our NZCT regional development managers have had a busy month up and down the country. Here are some of the highlights from their respective regions.

Yachting New Zealand's Corporate Sailing Day is an annual highlight on the calendar - and this year's edition did not disappoint.

Time is fast running out in the campaign for the 37th America’s Cup.  

In less than six months, the six competing syndicates will descend on the waters of Barcelona in their quest to get their hands on the Auld Mug.  

Australian sailor Lisa Blair has set a new World Sailing solo speed record for the fastest time from Sydney to Auckland, finishing in eight days, three hours and 19 minutes.

By Kathy Catton

For 14-year-old Reija Treacy Wolnik, you could say adventure is in her blood.

When she was four, her family emigrated from Ireland to New Zealand. And at 11, she summited Mt Taranaki.

By Suzanne McFadden

Joyce Talbot is a jewel in Auckland sailing’s crown – an administrator extraordinaire for more than three decades.

So it’s hard to believe she was in her 40s when she first stepped onboard a yacht.