Blind Sailing New Zealand and several ‘Sailability’ organisations maintain independence as non-profit organizations around New Zealand to reflect the specific demand for specialist sailing groups for people with all types of disability.
Traditionally, sport has been the exclusive reserve of the physically and mentally able.
The Shorthanded Sailing Association of New Zealand’s Safety at Sea Triple Series got away to a great start last weekend, with champagne sailing for the 60 mile race.
The Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club are looking for a double handed racing coach to help inspire their race squad to become world-class sailors.
Yachties and boaties have a natural affinity with the environment and it’s why Yachting New Zealand have launched a wide-ranging environmental strategy they hope will prompt real change within the sport.
All Yachting New Zealand sailing qualifications are World Sailing Recognised, meaning they meet the standards set by the international body.
This recognition implies a high standard of best practice supported by World Sailing.
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The Volvo Sailing...Have a go! programme began in 2006 with one trailer, living the dream of Sir Peter Blake that all children should get the chance to go sailing.
Many affiliated Keelboat clubs offer three levels of Keelboat learn to sail courses.
The courses are:
