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- January 7-9th, CBYC welcomed 52 Optimist sailors of all ages and abilities to the annual Junior Sailing Camp. I went along to help out and see what was going on at the club for the 1st 2 days. The 2 days threw a mixture of conditions with winds blowing 0-30 knots and most directions. But the sun continued to shine and warm weather was had for all.
New Zealand’s only ISAF Grade 1 Olympic and Paralympic Class regatta is just three weeks away: from 2-5 February 2013, Oceanbridge Sail Auckland will take place on the Waitemata Harbour.
- This race coach course will be run at RPNYC over the first 3 monday nights in February. 4th February 5-9pm, 11th February 5-9pm, 18th February 5-9pm
- Hundreds more Wellington children are now experiencing ocean water sports in their own backyard … Wellington Harbour. Through a KiwiSport-funded programme, the Royal Port Nicholson Yacht Club (RPNYC) is delivering a two-hour ocean water sports introduction in either keelboat sailing, dinghy sailing, kayaking, waka ama or windsurfing to at least 1250 school children during this summer.
- Just two weeks remain to get your entry sorted for Oceanbridge Sail Auckland- registrations close on Friday 25 January! We have the link for you to register online now, and more info on the travel subsidy.
- Bay of Islands Sailing Week is getting closer and closer - January 23 -24 - 25, 2013 – and entries are still coming in. Take a look at your potential competition and DO IT. The Bay of Islands is a natural sailing and racing venue. To enjoy a variety of competition you don’t have to cross the Tasman, it’s in your own back yard. Join us for the fun three day regatta.
- The New Zealand Access Class Association has an opportunity for you to show your support for growing inclusive sailing opportunities in NZ - contribute to class development by becoming a member today!
- Poole, Great Britain is set to welcome a stellar cast of Paralympic and both able-bodied and disabled Worlds medallists when it hosts one of the most unique sailing events on the international racing calendar this year - the International 2.4 Metre class Open World Championships.
- Talented young up and comer Leonard Takahashi-Fry, representing the Wanganui/Manawatu region has secured the 2013 Tanner Cup in trying conditions. Cameron Moss from North Harbour was second with Cole Rippey, from Bay of Plenty, third. Nelson Yacht Club is playing host to the prestigious Tanner and Tauranga Cup Regattas this week with uncharacteristic weather playing its part in the regional Tanner Cup event which was sailed over Sunday and Monday.
