Angus Haslett reports on the final day of the 2013 Optimist World Championships sailed last week at Lake Garda, Italy… The final day of racing has produced a mix of highs and lows. We were hoping for three races today but by mid morning it was evident we'd struggle for two. The race committee decided not to sail early which may have been a pity as a nice peler breeze stayed in until about 11am.

The 2013 420 World Championships has come to a close in Valencia, Spain. Here’s how the kiwis ended up…

This Race Coach Course will be held at NBYTRA on Friday 11th and Saturday 12th October. 11h October 5-9pm 12th October 9-5pm

The Poverty Bay Rescue Craft Charitable Trust in Gisborne has three unused marker buoys for sale and will consider all offers. Here are the details…

Yachting New Zealand’s Board of Directors are volunteer trustees who represent the interests of stakeholders, and are entrusted to ensure that Yachting New Zealand is soundly managed. In short, the job they do is critically important.

Yachting New Zealand Regional Support Officer Wayne Holdt often hears from yacht clubs chasing older Optimist sails that would fit the bill for their Club Optis. 

The second day of final races brought some up and down results for most of the top teams, testament to how tough racing has got in the gold fleet battle.

The Club and Class Directory pages of yachtingnz.org.nz get plenty of traffic, so it’s important we’re advertising the correct contact details and officers for your Club or Class. Plus it means that your Club or Class doesn't miss out on any important communications coming from yachting New Zealand such as nomination forms for Board Directors and Awards.

Emirates Team New Zealand has exercised its option to skip the Louis Vuitton Cup semi-finals and go straight to the final.

The Cercle Nautique Calédonien want to hear from kiwi crews interested in taking part in the New Caledonia Match Race. New Zealand teams, Australia teams, New Caledonia teams are giving their expression of interest. Last Year Chris Steele from Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron won the event.