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- This Learn to Sail Coach Course will be held at Worser Bay Boating Club on Monday 12th, Sunday 18th and Monday 19th August.
- This Learn to Sail Coach Course will be held at Hamilton Yacht Club on Saturday 20th and Sunday 21st July. 20th July 9am - 4pm 21st July 9am - 3pm
- The annual round Mana Island Trailer yacht series was held from Plimmerton Boating Club (PlBC) on Sunday 14 April. The series is traditionally an interclub feature but with the general demise of interclub trailer yacht racing in the Wellington region has not recently attracted outside entries. Nevertheless a fleet of 10 yachts turned up on the starting line, reflecting the strength of the division at PBC and the way it has developed over the last few years.
- The third act of the Extreme Sailing Series was held in Qingdao, China. Being the 2008 Olympic sailing village it was well set up for stadium racing in the waters surrounding the city.
- One of New Zealand’s most renowned sailors – Grant Dalton has given his support to the A2B Ocean Race, speaking about this major new yachting event, while preparing to head to San Francisco for America’s Cup racing.
- Congratulations to the following Race Officials who have either just received their qualification who or have revalidated an existing qualification.
- Tuesday 11th June 6pm at YNZ offices there shall be a meeting open to any LTS, Race and Regatta qualified coaches wanting to come and share knowledge and ask questions on the YNZ coaching pathway and resources available.
- It was a come from behind win, but KeriKeri High School again showed that they have what it takes to win the Secondary School Teams Racing Nationals, sailed last week on Lake Taupo.
Here’s a look at the up-coming sailing related events around the country for the next couple of weeks. See the YNZ on-line calendar for full details of these events and those on beyond that.
