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Yachting New Zealand and Blake NZ have teamed up to give two young club members the opportunity of a lifetime - and we need your help to decide who will receive it.
Clubs are encouraged to nominate a young member (school year 11, 12, or 13 during 2025) to represent their club at the Blake Inspire programme in December.
The programme is a week-long residential leadership development programme in which students work with scientists, environmental experts, a diverse range of leaders, and other like-minded students to develop strong leadership skills while learning about topical environmental issues and how they can tackle them.
Participation, adventure and learning are all key requirements for delegates. They will take part in environmental and marine science activities and visit businesses and local organisations to learn about what they are doing to reduce their impact on the environment.
Two scholarships are available for the programme from December 1 to 5, 2025, and will be awarded to recipients nominated by a Yachting New Zealand-affiliated club.
Two scholarships are available for the Blake Inspire programme in December. Photos / Supplied
"The ideal candidate will be a club member who is active in club committees, involved in your club's Clean Club programme, or is an instructor delivering RŪNĀ," said Yachting New Zealand national sport development director Raynor Haagh.
"In addition to attending the Blake Inspire programme at no cost, Yachting New Zealand will also cover the costs for the successful candidates to attend the 2025 Yachting New Zealand club conference."
The club conference is a biennial event that brings together club leaders from across the country to plan, network and help improve the quality of experience your club provides.
This year's event will take place at Bucklands Beach Yacht Club in Auckland on Saturday, May 24.
Click here to read more about the 2025 Yachting New Zealand club conference.
Applications for the Yachting New Zealand Blake Inspire scholarship close on April 14, and you can submit your application by clicking here.
