Our clubs do a wonderful job producing good sailors, which is why Kiwis can be found at the forefront of the sport worldwide. We thought it was timely to acknowledge the clubs who played a hand in Emirates Team New Zealand’s success.
Safety regulations were debated and discussed from a Wellington perspective when the Royal Port Nicholson Yacht Club recently hosted Yachting New Zealand yacht inspector Angus Willison for an update on the 2017-2020 Safety Regulations of Sailing.
Innovation and excellence were key factors in Emirates Team New Zealand’s dominance in claiming the America’s Cup this morning, including an immensely talented bunch of Kiwi sailors.
Alex Maloney and Molly Meech had to settle for second at the Kiel Week regatta after finishing fourth in the double points medal race overnight (NZ time).
Alex Maloney and Molly Meech look set to finish on the podium at the Kiel Week regatta tonight (NZT) but it's just a matter of what colour their medal will be.
Alex Maloney and Molly Meech had been looking forward to stronger winds at Kiel Week all regatta and it played into their hands last night (NZT) as the Olympic 49erFX silver medallists climbed to the top of the standings after three days of racing.
Team AkzoNobel’s New Zealand sailors are launching a bid to win the Volvo Ocean Race, following their boat’s christening ceremony in The Hague last night (NZT).