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This last week has been super cool... We’re so very proud to have won an Olympic medal for NZ. It was extra special having our silver medal presented by Kiwi board sailing legend Barbara Kendall at the medal ceremony.
- The Draft Constitution is now available for comments until 3rd September.
- The 58th Annual General Meeting of Yachting New Zealand will be held on Saturday 13th October 2012. Notice of any resolution and/or nomination to be proposed at the AGM shall be sent to the CEO not later August 24th.
- The NZ Olympic Sailing Team achieved some memorable milestones at London 2012, not only in the medals awarded, but also New Zealand sailing history. Did you know Jo & Polly's medal was only the third medal for sailing women? That Peter & Blair's medal broke the 20 year 'boards only' medal haul? Read the facts here.
The Coastal Classic originated 31 years ago, as a drag race between Devonport Wharf in Auckland, and Russell Wharf in the Bay of Islands, 119 nautical miles up the coast.
- OLYMPIC GOLD AND SILVER FOR THE NZ SAILORS! Let’s welcome them home when their plane arrives at Auckland Airport 10:50am on Wednesday 15th August.
- Every year, hundreds of Judges, Umpires and Race Officials around NZ dedicate their free time to our sport- without them- yacht racing simply would not happen. Here's a list of the recently qualified individuals whom we are very thankful for their dedication!
- Dates are firm - Far North Holdings has confirmed the sealed car park for our event; a very popular setting with more space for a congenial social environment. The band will be there to motivate that party-atmosphere without blasting eardrums from inside a marquee. And there will be a fun THEME NIGHT
- From David Abercrombie: Could I ask that you take the time to read and support this amazing project with a submission before September 11th. This new space has the potential to be a world class training and competition venue for yachting, triathlon, ocean swimming, kayaking, Waka-ama, and many other marine based sports.
