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New to Youth Class Clinics

Designed for sailors who have moved into a youth class within the previous six months and who are not already attending National Youth Clinics. 

If you're considering sailing a Youth Class and are still considering your options - please fill out this New to Youth Sailing Express of Interest form.

ILCA 6 Youth Development Programme

Expressions of Interest Now Open

Yachting New Zealand is seeking expressions of interest from young sailors looking to develop their single-handed sailing through an introductory ILCA 6 Youth Development Programme.
Designed for sailors transitioning into the ILCA 6 class, this programme will develop the technical, tactical and racing fundamentals needed to confidently begin an ILCA campaign.
The programme includes three weekend coaching clinics leading into the Youth Trials, providing sailors with the skills, confidence and experience to compete in the summer ILCA regatta circuit and prepare for Youth Trials.
Coaching Dates
  • 5–6 September – Murrays Bay Sailing Club
  • 12–13 September – Manly Sailing Club
  • 19–20 September – Murrays Bay Sailing Club
Who is it for?
The programme is aimed at youth sailors who are:
  • Transitioning into the ILCA 6 class with the intention of racing the 2026 Youth Trials and committing to the ILCA class in 2027.
  • Looking to build a strong foundation in single-handed racing.
  • Committed to learning, improving and preparing for Youth Trials and the summer regatta season.

To register please click the link - here 

2026 420 Development Programme
Expressions of Interest Now Open

Yachting New Zealand is seeking expressions of interest from young sailors looking to develop their double-handed sailing through the 2026 420 Development Programme.

Designed for new 420 teams aspiring to compete at the 2026 Youth Trials, this programme will develop the technical, tactical and racing fundamentals needed to confidently begin a 420 campaign and work towards joining the 2027 Youth Programme.

The programme includes coaching opportunities leading into the Youth Trials, providing sailors with the skills, confidence and experience to compete at the Youth Trials and continue their development in the 420 class.

To register please click the link - here

Coaching Dates

15–16 August – Akarana
5–6 September – National Coaches Regatta
19–20 September – National Clinic

Who is it for?

The programme is aimed at youth sailors who are:

Transitioning into the 420 class with the intention of racing the 2026 Youth Trials and committing to the 420 class in 2027.

Looking to build a strong foundation in double-handed racing.

Committed to learning, improving and preparing for Youth Trials and the summer regatta season.

Teams are expected to commit to all days of training.

Contact : sam@yachtingnz.org.nz

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