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- Sailability Northland's Ron Miller reports on their season 'opening day' on November 18th, which saw them sailing their new Access 303's in 35+kn winds! Here's some insight to what they've got planned...
- Both coaching and officiating in the sport of yachting requires dedication, commitment and a thorough attention to detail. These finalists have all demonstrated all this, and more, in their individual roles, each enhancing New Zealand’s reputation as a global heavyweight in the sport of yachting along the way. Like the sailors that they work alongside, their status and success help to inspire a new generation to become involved in the fields of coaching, race management, performance and technical expertise. On Friday, 23 November the winner of the 2012 Singapore Airlines Coach/Official of the Year will be announced at the 2012 Yachting Excellence Awards Dinner.
- Here's a no-hassle, quick and simple way for your club or association to get your stories told to the NZ sailing public. We’d like to see more interesting ‘grass roots’ stories for YNZ newsletters, so why not submit online today?
- We’re back! Planning for the 2013 Auckland Regatta has begun. It’s time to mark the date and book the crew! The Auckland Regatta (formerly the BMW Auckland Regatta), New Zealand’s premier keelboat regatta is jointly run by the Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron and Bucklands Beach Yacht Club. Entries are invited from all keelboat clubs throughout New Zealand. This prestigeous regatta is now in its sixth year.
- Every year, the Inspiration Voyage on the Spirit of New Zealand gives the incredible opportunity for 30 young people with physical disabilities from all around the country to embark on a special 5-day voyage. F
- A series of IFDS meetings were held in Ireland recently as part of the ISAF Annual Conference, and the SKUD was confirmed for 2016 & 2020. Here's the scoop, and an opportunity to buy one of your own!
- Last weekend PJ Montgomery spoke, at length, to sailing’s golden girls Jo Aleh and Polly Powrie in an hour long interview on Newstalk ZB and Radio Sport. Listen in here.
- Competitors from Whangarei and the BOIC battled it out over seven races of the Festival of Fifteens on 10 & 11 Nov. Six races were simple windward-leeward laps, and one bay race which took them to Brampton Buoy, Russell and up and down Veronica Channel. Rob Ward and Bruce Yovich sailed Fflying Colours to a convincing win.
- Be sure to let your friends know about these opportunities in the New Year.
