The 2014-15 ISAF Offshore Special Regulations have been published on the ISAF website with an amendment sheet outlining changes in the new edition. The ISAF Offshore Special Regulations (www.sailing.org/specialregs) are used by race organisers to provide uniform minimum equipment, accommodation and training standards for monohull and multihull yachts racing offshore.

Mark your diary with this year’s Auckland to Tauranga Yacht Race on Thursday 17th April 2014.

The Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron has started formalised planning for a One Ton Cup Revisited regatta in Auckland, in February/March 2015.

Volvo Cars NZ and Yachting New Zealand are pleased to share an update to the previous discount offers on Volvo Cars... have a look at the savings to be had on 2014 models of Volvo Cars. Save up to 12% on selected models in the Volvo range and at the same time, Volvo Cars New Zealand will make a donation to your club*.

The first clinic has come and gone with a full subscription... why not get stuck into an intensive training clinic before the Hansa class National Championships? The next clinic will be 14 February in Waitara, ahead of the Waitara Regatta on Feb 15/16.

Have you taken a great sailing photo that would look good on the YNZ homepage? Cruising or racing, relaxed or action packed – if you have a sailing or boating photo taken in New Zealand that fits the bill then email it to us.

ISAF has contacted us following a Yachting New Zealand announcement published on 10th December around the ISAF Youth World Championships of 2015. The dates they had previously confirmed with Yachting New Zealand were incorrect and the regatta is one year later than advised earlier.

After a great Christmas break nearly all of the Yachting New Zealand team are back on deck and available to help with any queries you might have. Our YNZ staff page will help you to find the right person to talk to as well as allow you to put a face to the name.

Oceanbridge Sail Auckland is delighted to announce a package of prizes worth over $10,000 for 2014 that will see the top performers in selected youth classes and two lucky volunteers well rewarded.

Glenn Ashby leads contingent of Emirates Team New Zealand members competing at the 2014 A-Class Catamaran World Championships. With two months until racing begins, the 2014 A Class Catamaran World Championships has already attracted an all-star line up of some of the world’s best sailors, keen to test their mettle against some great kiwi sailors. Organisers are now delighted to announce that a contingent of up to six members of Emirates Team New Zealand have also signed up to take part.