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Today marks 100 Days to the Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro and New Zealand celebrated the milestone with a sunrise ceremony on one of New Zealand’s iconic Auckland beaches.
Our talented young sailors have been selected to represent New Zealand in the Optimist sailing events overseas.
A squad of 26 of New Zealand's strongest Optimist sailors were selected based on results from the NZ Optimist Nationals held in Kohimarama over Easter, and their national ranking from the season ranking regattas.
- The Laser Radial wrapped up in Mexico where New Zealand’s Sara Winther finished 11th overall. A total of 71 boats competed and 13 races were completed over seven days of racing.
After 10 races on the Waitemata Harbour for the annual Maersk Line 18' Skiff ANZAC Championship, Yamaha has come out as the clear winner.
Just one day of competition remains at the 2016 Women’s Laser Radial World Championships on now in Riviera Nayarit, Mexico where three New Zealand representatives are competing for the world crown in the Olympic single-handed women’s class.
Yachting New Zealand’s on-line calendar is a FREE promotional tool for your sailing or boating event! Use our on-line event submission form to tell us about what’s coming up and we will include it in our calendar and future issues of Briefings. Here’s a snapshot… Do you need dinghy or tender insurance? Aon has launched its very own comprehensive dinghy and tender insurance offering with Vero Marine. This provides insurance for your boat, trailer and equipment throughout New Zealand, whilst travelling on land, on the water and whilst racing. Find out more here.
The 2016 Starling National Championships are on now at the Naval Point Club Lyttelton, running from April 17-21.
The 2016 Yachting New Zealand Youth Trials will be held at Gulf Harbour Yacht Club 4 - 8 October 2016.
- Tauranga P Class sailor wins the Wihau Shield - For those who remember the Wihau Shield, this is not a reprint of an old headline, and ‘Wihau Shield’ is not a misprint.
