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- Do you have an old dinghy oar or set of oars that are no longer of use? Artist Justine Hawksworth is interested in buying any old oars and can collect in the Auckland area. Please phone 0274251459 or email jhawksworth@xtra.co.nz
- Yachting New Zealand believes that the establishment of a centralised world class National Sailing Centre will be an asset to Auckland and New Zealand and we are continuing to work towards this objective.
Giacomo has announced her entry into the annual International Paints Auckland to Tauranga Yacht Race beginning on Thursday 17th April at 1000hrs.
- The 2014 NZ Women's Keel Boat Championships were sailed in perfect shifty south westerly conditions this weekend. A great improvement on previous years when the girls have been greeted with 20 to 30kn breezes on the first day. After 10 races over the 2 days Kylie Jameson's crew with 8 wins were deserved winners.
- A cracking weekend of fine weather and close, competitive racing closed the curtain on a great summer of sailing. On day 1 the first four races had four different winners, including Lindsay Kennedy's Quantum (1314) - making a welcome return to the fleet after a long absence - class stalwart Phil Pryde's Split Decision (914) - who also took a bullet in Race 8 - and master helmsman Gavin Gerrard.
- A brand new fishing tournament is being launched at Westhaven Marina in Auckland next month with the aim of encouraging more newcomers and kids into the sport.
I arrived in Palma with the other three Kiwi Laser sailors on the 24th of March, exactly a week out from the start of the first European ISAF World Cup event of 2014 – the Trofeo Princesa Sofia Regatta.
- Retiring chairman of Emirates Team New Zealand Gary Paykel has announced the formation of a new five-member board of directors to govern Emirates Team New Zealand.
- The wind turned on in Auckland this weekend and the NZ Kite Racing Nationals was a great two day event. There was a late change of venue and racing was held off Lansdowne street in Shoal Bay to make the most of the midday high tide and south westerly forecast.
