The Cruising Yacht Club of Australia’s Midnight Rambler is so enthusiastic to make the start line for ANZ Sail Fiji that they are already sending through their crew details for the race.

The inaugural Volvo National Sailing and Boating Day is being hailed a success at the Opua Cruising Club (OCC).

Here’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.

Wakatere Boating Club at Narrow Neck beach hosted a vibrant and exciting day of celebration on Sunday 16 March for the inaugural Volvo National Sailing and Boating Day.

Manly Sailing Club hosted the 2014 RS:X and Techno National Championships over the weekend of the 14th, 15th and 16th of February.

Ross Loveridge, Commodore at the Motueka Yacht and Cruising Club reports on the success of Volvo National Sailing & Boating Day…

John Kliffen, Commodore at Worser Bay Boating Club describes their Volvo National Sailing & Boating Day…

Bluff Harbour is a challenging environment for the smaller dinghies, with commercial traffic, wind and tides affecting the ability of the young skippers to safely manage their boats. The fleet managed very well and the smiles on the young sailors faces said it all when they returned to shore for a barbeque sausage provided at the club rooms.

Download the results of the recent R Class National Championship 2014 Leander Trophy Finals Results

In the Western Districts region, the Waitara Boating Club, hosted their annual regatta over the Volvo National Sailing & Boating Day weekend with the biggest fleet of centreboard dinghies turning out for years.