After two weeks of racing around the North Island against 22 other yachts Tony Wells and Rob Shaw have sailed Blink to overall line honours and 2nd place on PHRF in the Round North Island two handed race. Congratulations Tony on a fantastic campaign and a great result.

The Qualification System for the Rio 2016 Paralympic Sailing Competition has been released.

Here’s a look at the up-coming sailing related events around the country for the nexHere’s a look at the up-coming sailing related events around the country for the next few weeks. See the YNZ on-line calendar for full details of these events and those on beyond that.

2014 is moving at cracking pace and there’s plenty going here at Yachting New Zealand. Here’s an update from my desk…

A friendly reminder from Yachting New Zealand, and the PHRF Committee, that notification is required from owners who have made a configuration change that may affect the performance of your boat.

Gulf Harbour Yacht Club (GHYC) will proudly host the 2014 International Flying Fifteen Class National Championship between March 13th and 17th in the clear and traffic free waters of the Whangaparaoa Peninsula and northern Hauraki Gulf.

After personally experiencing the transition in sailing as a non-disabled person to one with significant vision impairment, Dave Allerton has led the Taranaki Region and the Waitara Boating Club on a path of inclusion to open the sport to people of all abilities.

“The key to keeping it running - is someone who is focused on keeping it alive.”

Yachting New Zealand has introduced an on-line Club Manual chocker block full of useful resources, inspiration and guidance and it’s now LIVE HERE.

Congratulations to Phil Robertson & crew deserved winners of the 2014 NZ Open Keel Boat Championships sailed off Mission Bay over the weekend.