Garth Briden received the Bernie Schmidt Plate from the Auckland Yachting and Boating Association for outstanding service to Auckland yachting.

If you're one of many Auckland-based sailors who make the trip north to compete in the Bay of Islands Sailing Week regatta, here's a great event you may be interested in - and it's free.

New Zealand's top top youth match racing team will battle for the grand slam and a place at the Congressional Cup after winning Oakcliff Sailing International in New York over the weekend.

The Russell Coutts Sailing Foundation are looking for a performance squad double-handed coach to lead their on-water coaching programme and assist with the development of young sailors.

Anyone who completes a Coastguard Boating Education course and purchases an Icom VHF Marine Radio from an authorised dealer is eligible to receive $25 cash back once they have registered the radio online.

The Richmond Yacht Club's Friday night special is a great way for people with with little or no sailing experience to race on keelboats around the buoys in a sociable and relaxed environment.

The Wellington winter series wrapped up recently with 92 boats sailing in the biggest and best winter series for a long time.

The Glendowie Boating Club have developed a close relationship with a handful of neighbouring clubs to enhance what they offer, and are our Aon Club of the Month.