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- Peter Burling and Blair Tuke of New Zealand will enter the Rio 2016 Olympic Sailing Competition as overwhelming favourites to conquer in the Men's Skiff (49er) having set a world class standard after London 2012.
We are sad to note the passing of Gary Corkin. Gary has contributed an enormous amount to the sport and will be missed by many.
Sailors Peter Burling and Blair Tuke have been named as co-captains of the New Zealand Olympic Team and will together lead the kiwi contingent into the Maracanã Stadium for the Opening Ceremony of the 2016 Olympic Games.
The Women's Two-Person Dinghy (470) fleet at Rio 2016 will be a wide open game and a number of teams will start racing on 10 August believing they have what it takes to succeed.
- Ever wanted to get into coaching? Are you a keen parent? A young coach? Just want to help out and coach Learn to Sail at your club? Then head along to this course. It will get you started and on your feet in becoming a great coach.
The New Zealand Hansa Class Association is seeking expressions of Interest from Yacht Clubs / Sailability groups to host the 2018 NZ Hansa Class Association Nationals.
While their senior counterparts on the NZL Sailing Team are in the final build-up to Rio 2016 and record number of New Zealand’s youth class sailors have been competing at the 29er, 420 and Laser Radial Youth World Championships at different venues around the world.
- Zhik and the NZMYC are providing a free seminar this Thursday evening, to help you get to the start line. Speakers include our own Safety guru Angus Willison, Alexis Reeves from RigPro, and past experienced entrants to help you out with boat prep, safety equipment, Cat 3, handicaps, crew development, and what to expect in Russell.
Yachting New Zealand is looking to employ two qualified sailing instructors for the 2016/2017 Volvo Sailing…Have a Go! programme. The Central Region involves travel from Waikato to Wellington. The Southern Region covers the whole South Island. This is a contract position commencing late September 2015 and continuing through until mid-April 2016.
