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- When it comes to youth sailing, and the tendency to emphasize racing, this translates to a focus on performance and not play. Anne Josephson offers this advice for sports parenting…
The infamous OKI 24-hour is back again this year with great anticipation and at least a little apprehension as sailors get mentally prepared to battle the elements and sail for 24 hours throughout the night.
Racing continued today at both the 2016 470 World Championships (Argentina) and the 2016 RS:X World Championships (Israel) with New Zealand still holding the top spot in the men’s 470 event after day two.
There are entry spots still available to complete in the OKI 24 Hour Yacht Race brought to you by the Murrays Bay Sailing Club and sailed on Lake Pupuke – so gather your team and ENTER NOW!
The cooler months are a great time to gain (or up-grade) a Race Official qualification and Yachting New Zealand brings you a series of HRG Race Official Seminars to make this easy and enjoyable.
Yachting New Zealand determines the location of future Seminars based on demand, so if you, your Club or region is interested in seeing a Seminar hosted at your club or near you then register your interest with us.
The Interislander seems to be bigger and better each year. The number of sailors exceeded last year’s. The weather pattern provided the regatta with something for every type of sailor and plenty of sunshine.
Kupe is for sale! This character workboat with attitude and history is in mint condition and now ready for a new owner. She’s the Perfect yacht club support vessel, for mark-laying, race escort and towing.
The Emirates Team New Zealand team has rapidly been gaining momentum and size throughout 2015 to being in full flight mode attacking 2016 and beyond to the start line in Bermuda.
- 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.
