One of New Zealand’s iconic yachts, Steinlager 2, which recently returned home after several decades abroad, is set to race in the Royal Akarana Yacht Club hosted Auckland to Noumea race, Sail Noumea.

The NZL Sailing Team had a successful season of World Championships that ended this week. Three medals were collected and equally as many crews were in the top seven.

On May 11th, The NZL Sailing Team’s Andy Maloney finished the 2012 Laser World Championships with a Bronze Medal.

Team Full Metal Jacket’s rise to a new personal best has now brought four teams of New Zealanders inside the top 15 of ISAF’s latest international Match Race rankings (issued May 16th).

These include:

Lauie Jury – 9th