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The four Yachting New Zealand regional development managers take a look at what has been happening in their areas and also provide some ideas on how to reinvigorate annual club regattas.

Jo Aleh admits she's a competitive person so is having to temper her expectations but the two-time Olympic medallist is encouraged by the start she made with Molly Meech to their 49erFX international career.

Yachting New Zealand are saddened by the passing of two well-known individuals in the sailing community and would like to pass on their condolences to their family and friends.

Annabelle Rennie-Younger is convinced she made the right decision to jump in a different boat, especially after it's brought about immediate success.

New Zealand's top Olympic class sailors emerged from their first block of international competition in two years knowing they're not too far off the top.

Five New Zealand crews will contest the medal races on the final day of racing at the French Olympic Week regatta in Hyeres tonight (NZ time), with two windfoilers in with a chance of finishing on the podium.

New Zealand's windfoilers didn't really know how they would go in their first foray into international competition so are very encouraged to have two sailors in and around the top 10 at the French Olympic Regatta in Hyeres.

Alex Maloney and Olivia Hobbs feel like they're finding their feet as a combination and it showed in today's results at the French Olympic Week regatta in Hyeres, with the pair notching three good results to put them right in the hunt.

New Zealand sailors are renowned for enjoying stronger breezes but many of this country's top Olympic campaigners are hoping for some lighter winds at the French Olympic Week regatta in Hyeres to mix things up.