The World Anti-Doping Agency’s (Wada) 2017 Prohibited List (the List), will come into effect on 1 January, 2017 and it’s important you are aware of the changes which have been made. The List, which is updated at least annually, identifies substances and methods which athletes are prohibited from using.

The Stewart sisters don’t really know where their loyalties lie when it comes to next year’s America’s Cup with father Ian part of the Oracle team this time around but they know exactly what flag they are racing for at this week’s 2016 Aon Youth Sailing World Championships in Auckland.

Laser Radial sailor Estere Paula Kumpina says it’s a dream come true to both be in New Zealand and competing in the sport she loves at the highest international level.

A “bomb proof” RIB designed by Yachting New Zealand Talent Development Manager Ian Neely and Lancer as a specific coach support boat for New Zealand conditions could become a production model over time.

At the 2016 Aon Youth Sailing World Championships the Laser Radial will see the most countries and possibly the most diverse experience levels of all the fleets taking part.

NZL's George Gautrey pictured above. (World Sailing)

Two kiwi teams secured podium finishes in the Sailing World Cup final in Melbourne as the competition wrapped up with medal races for six of the eleven events.

A range of Line7 clothing and merchandise branded exclusively for the upcoming Aon Youth World Sailing Championships is now available for purchase online. 

Olympic gold medalist Blair Tuke sailed away with the Supreme Award at the Konica Minolta CSG Northland Sports Awards held at the ASB Stadium in Whangarei on Friday night.

Sailing continued its tradition of success at the annual Massey University Harbour Sport Excellence Awards as seven sailors were recognized across three categories on 25 November.