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New Zealand's top youth sailors have shown the ability to learn fast and adapt when competing on home waters – qualities that will serve them well when they take on the best in the world in just under three months.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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