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Racing is underway at 2015 ISAF Sailing World Cup Weymouth Regatta and it has been a cracking day one for the kiwis in the Women’s 470, Finn, Laser and 49erFX events.
Day one produced sunny north easterly breezes and three NZL Sailing Team crews have the early lead in their events including Jo Aleh and Polly Powrie (Womens’ 470), Andy Maloney (Laser) and Andrew Murdoch (Finn). Meanwhile Alexandra Maloney and Molly Meech are lying 2nd in the 49erFX.
Please remember to update Yachting New Zealand with changes to Committees and Contacts at your club or class association so we can continue to get important information to the right people.
The NZCT South Island Masters Games is a nine day festival of sport from 26 September – 4 October 2015 in Nelson and yachting is part of the programme.
This week the NZL Sailing Team is in Weymouth and Portland on the southern coast of England where in 2012 the Olympic sailing regatta took place.
Fifteen kiwi crews are at the venue preparing for 2015 ISAF Sailing World Cup Weymouth Regatta where racing starts on Wednesday. On Sunday, after five days of racing, medals will be awarded to those who have performed the best in each of the ten Olympic classes being contested.
It’s been nearly three years since we won our Olympic Gold medal here in Weymouth, although we both feel like it was at least ten years ago!
The growth and development of the OK Dinghy class worldwide features highly in the brand new international class magazine, which was re-launched in May 2015 after a 40 year hiatus.
Yachting New Zealand is looking for someone to join the Participation and Development Team helping New Zealanders access, enjoy and succeed on the water for life.
In early June Clubs in the South Island will come together in Christchurch for a South Island Regional Meeting. Clubs are invited to send up to two representatives; suggestion is the Racing Secretary and a Flag Officer.
