Boat Prep & Safety Tips for the PIC Coastal Classic

Five marinas were certified under the Clean Marina program at the New Zealand Marina Operators Association in Wellington this month, reflecting a sea-change in the way the industry approaches environmental care.

As the 2015 Mini Transat fleet depart France at the start of this year’s race, Kiwi sailor Cory McLennan has officially announced his intention to represent New Zealand in the 2019 Mini Transat. McLennan made the announcement at the official launch ceremony of his yacht B&G Racing on Friday 11 September, at Westhaven Marina in Auckland.

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There's now yet another great reason to get your entry in for this year's PIC Coastal Classic.

The Annual General Meeting pack containing all the information about the upcoming AGM to be held on Saturday 17th October has been sent to all affiliated members.

On the 6th of September, Pleasant Point Yacht Club in Christchurch opened for our 95th season of sailing on the Estuary and our third season at our new location in South New Brighton Park, about 600m across from our earthquake wrecked Rat Island site beside the South New Brighton Bridge.

Entries for the Yachting New Zealand Youth Trials being held 6th-10th October at Murrays Bay Sailing Club close on the 30th September.

This year Tauranga Yacht & Powerboat Club has three different types of course on offer for young people who want to get into sailing or get better at it. We would love you to come along especially if you’ve never sailed before!

Last weekend’s Yachting New Zealand Dinghy Expo held at Auckland’s Westhaven Marina saw a great turn out with sunny skies and plenty of action.