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Long-standing Safety and Technical Officer for Yachting New Zealand, Michael Churchouse is handing over the reins after close to nine years in the role.

The AYBA ( Auckland Yachting and Boating Association) is offering their Auckland affiliated clubs FREE Club Safety Boat Operator courses.

It has been a busy week at Murrays Bay Sailing Club at the 2014 Stack Winter Champs. The main event was preceded by the popular coaching clinic on Tuesday and Wednesday, for over 120 boats and over 130 sailors featuring two wonderful days on the water with the 20 coaches.

New Zealand had a convincing victory at the College Teams Inter-Dominions hosted by the Sandspit Yacht Club (Algies Bay) over the first three days of the October school holiday break.

The Extreme Sailing Series focus shifts now to Sydney – the last event in the 2014 season – where all the questions will be answered.

This year's prize pool just got even bigger and better, thanks to our title sponsors PIC Insurance Brokers and Jerry Clayton BMW. For the first time ever, one lucky entrant will drive away from the Coastal in a luxurious new BMW.

It’s back to work for Peter Burling and Blair Tuke. The holiday’s over.

The International Sailing Federation (ISAF) and Rolex are proud to announce the Nominees for the ISAF Rolex World Sailor of the Year Awards 2014. ISAF received nominations for the 2014 Awards from across the world for sailors representing all aspects of the sport. The nominees are put forward based on achievements made during the qualifying period from 1 September 2013 to 21 September 2014.

Sailors, tug boat drivers, paddlers and radio control sailors, mark your diaries for the regatta that marks 175 years since the day that Lieutenant Governor William Hobson took formal possession of what would be come the city of Auckland, in the name of Queen Victoria.