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- A UK charity is offering New Zealanders a unique opportunity to sail on board its tall ship, Lord Nelson, when she arrives in Auckland this month. The ship, operated by the Jubilee Sailing Trust, is one of only two in the world that is especially built to be accessible for disabled and able bodied sailors alike, and the first ever to sail around the world.
The International Sailing Federation (ISAF) and Rolex are proud to announce the Nominees for the ISAF Rolex World Sailor of the Year Awards 2013.
- Do you live within the catchment of Wanganui Sailing Club? Do you have a disability, and are you keen to try sailing? We have an offer for you...
- After reviewing several applications, the NZ Access (Hansa) Class Association has set the locations for the Hansa Class National Championships for the next two years.
- Please put Monday 27 January in your diary now as a sailing day! It's Ports of Auckland Anniversary Day Regatta, and it's a great reason to stay in Auckland, enjoy the Anniversary Weekend celebrations, like The Laneway and Seafood Festivals, on Saturday and Sunday, and perhaps take some friends or family sailing with you on Monday.
- As most of you know that are getting this email, making it to the startline of the PIC Insurance Brokers Coastal Classic can be more challenging than making it to the finish. The time and money that goes into preparing a boat that will safely deliver your crew up the coast can be immense. In the last few weeks we've gotten to know some boat owners who are doing it for the first time. It's great to see new blood in the fleet and we welcome and encourage them in their fantastic endeavour.
- BAY of ISLANDS SAILING WEEK; REGATTA RAMBLINGS Issue #4 - September 2013 www.bayofislandssailingweek.org.nz
- The ISAF World Sailing Rankings for 30 September 2013 have been released. • Laser Radial shuffle after 100-point European and Central and South American Championships • Top 25 remain the same in 470, Finn, Nacra 17 and RS:X • Alex Maloney and Molly Meech (NZL) remain 49erFX World #1 after inaugural 49erFX World Championship success • British 1-2 in the 49er
- New Zealand’s Olympic class sailors have pulled off an unprecedented result at the 2013 49er and 49erFX World Championships which wrapped up overnight in Marseille, France with two world titles and a silver medal. Peter Burling and Blair Tuke have secured their first ever 49er World title, while Alex Maloney and Molly Meech have won the inaugural 49erFX world title. And Marcus Hansen and Josh Porebski have won silver in the 49er.
