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  • “LiteClub” is an initiative of a charitable trust called Litefoot, an organization lead by sports stars including Barbara Kendall. Essentially, this is a programme for clubs to install free energy saving products like light bulbs and insulation to help clubs save money.

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  • On June 30/ July 1, Sam McKenzie with Michael Cook (mainsheet) and Will Eastman (foredeck) as crew claimed the Wellington Youth Match Racing Regatta on count back from Tim Coltman with Adam Middleton and James de Lisle crewing. Read about the event and see final results.
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  • With less than two months until the opening ceremony of the London 2012 Paralympic Games, Paralympics New Zealand and Yachting New Zealand are thrilled to announce the selection of three sailors to the NZ Paralympic Sailing Team.

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  • The relatively new sport of kiteboard course racing is now firmly established in Tauranga, just weeks after getting the nod as an event for the 2016 Olympics. 

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  • YNZ Award- better late than never

    On June 12th, Alan Garbutt of Ravensbourne Yacht Club received his YNZ Service Award at the Otago Boys High School Senior Assembly.

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