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A record fleet of 83 sailors is lining up for the annual AIMS GAMES Anchor Regatta. An impressive, 42 competitors lined up for last year’s inaugural event, so a doubling of the fleet for the event in its second year is an impressive achievement and testament to the excellent reputation of the Tauranga Yacht and Power Boat Club in running events.
Closing date for notices for the YNZ Annual General Meeting: 5pm, Monday 5 September 2016
Karl Kwok and Team Beau Geste’s final blast around the Molles Islands group in 28 knots SSE breeze was merely the victory lap for the Hong Kong/New Zealand team’s third consecutive Australian Yachting Championship title.
- A race coach course is being held in Southland in October. Based from Marakura, if you are in the region wanting to upskill, then this is for you!
- Time to upskill over the winter months. The next Learn to Sail Coach Course in the Northland region will be held on the 15/16th October from Kerikeri Cruising Club.
- The next Race Coach Course in Auckland is coming up very quickly! There are still some spots available, so make sure you sign up!
- Yet another great article from Athlete Development, and certainly some common themes that could potentially be seen around the sailing scene.
It was a momentous day for the NZL Sailing Team in Rio yesterday when four New Zealand crews sailed their Olympic medal races in phenomenal sailing conditions under the spotlight of the world’s sports fans and media.
Today Peter Burling and Blair Tuke’s four year goal to win Olympic Gold came to fruition as they stood atop the podium on Rio’s Flamenco Beach and were presented their medals.
