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The New Zealand Sailing Trust was inspired by the adventures of Sir Peter Blake, and his racing teams. We exist to ensure that key yachts from that history are preserved and sailing adventures are run on board to help inspire the next generation. The Trust predominantly runs youth sailing programmes for schools incorporating team building, leadership and communication activities.
The NZ Sailing Trust will be entering Lion New Zealand into the Coastal Classic Race from Auckland to Russell. Crew places are available for people keen to experience maxi yacht sailing on Sir Peter Blake’s iconic yacht, Lion New Zealand.
Congratulations to the kiwi 29er team who have taken 1st, 3rd and 4th at the 2015 UK 29er National Championships in the lead up to the Int 29er Class World Champs, in Pwllheli, Wales.
The 61st Annual General Meeting of Yachting New Zealand is to be held at 10:30am on Saturday 17th October 2015 in Auckland.
It's on! Notice of Race has been released and entries are open at www.coastalclassic.co.nz for the 2015 PIC Insurance Brokers Coastal Classic, which will take place on Friday 23rd October 2015.
The Optimist North Americans (NAM's) recently completed in Antigua proved very successful for a young, inexperienced Kiwi team.
The team of six included three sailors for whom this was their first overseas regatta, so their final placing of three in Gold Fleet, two in Silver and one in Bronze is a good indication of how well the implementation of the NZ Squad Training has worked over the kiwi winter.The International Sailing Federation (ISAF) continues to address concerns and is taking steps to ensure the health and safety of all athletes who will be competing in the upcoming Aquece Rio, Olympic Test Event and the Rio 2016 Olympic Sailing Competition.
Applications are now open for this year’s Nespresso National Youth Training Week.
High Performance Sport New Zealand (HPSNZ) says a year out from the Rio Games New Zealand is tracking well towards what could be its best ever Olympic and Paralympic Games results.
