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Lukas Walton-Keim has been flying kites since before his first birthday.

There’s not a lot Sharon Ferris-Choat hasn’t done in sailing. She’s a two-time Olympian, first woman to be part of a team to win a round the world race, world distance record breaker and the first woman to skipper a GC32 team. And she’s not done yet.

Steinlager 2 will leave the dock on Sunday afternoon with a bunch of young sailors wanting to make a positive impact on the environment and will return three days later with sailors armed with more ideas on how to make this happen.

Andrew Wills has won multiple world and national titles as both a sailor and coach but he'd never had to bribe his crew with lollies until last weekend.

New Zealand sailors have established a proud tradition on the world stage, winning multiple medals at Olympic and world level, and Yachting New Zealand are looking for someone to help bring about more success.

The world is opening up again, with international travellers returning to these shores and Kiwis also heading around the globe, so let the experts help you with your next journey.

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.