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  • Yachting New Zealand has made a submission to the EPA (Environmental Protection Authority) opposing New Zealand King Salmons (NZKS) plans to expand their operation in the Marlborough Sounds.

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  • On the second to last day of full racing at their 2012 World Championships, the NZL Sailing Team’s Jo Aleh and Polly Powrie confirmed their rank going into tomorrow’s final two gold fleet races, and Dan Slater took three steps up the Finn Gold Cup leaderboard.

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  • Thoughout the year Yachting New Zealand facilitates a number of courses for Coaches and Instructors.

    You do need to register to attend, and because places are limited so register soon. All Race Officers, Judging and Umpiring courses are free!

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  • The 2012 Evolution Sails Sail Noumea race starts on Saturday 2nd June from Waitamata Harbour in Auckland and will end in tropical Noumea, New Caledonia.
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  • Boat owners with a 2011/2012 handicap (IRC or PHRF) should have received a revalidation package in the mail, as all handicaps expire on 31st May.

    Renewals are being accepted now, and it’s a good idea to get yours in early to beat the rush as winter series begin around the country.

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  • 1-2 December 2012 will see New Zealand’s largest dinghy fleet converging on Auckland’s North Shore to honour the event’s name sake, Sir Peter Blake.
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  • Nine sailors will represent New Zealand at the prestigious ISAF Youth Sailing World Championships to be sailed at Dublin Bay Ireland 12-21 July 2012

    The team is:

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