A large number of children are due to compete in this weekend's 2017 New Zealand Toyota Optimist Nationals in Napier but Tropical Cyclone Cook threatens the participation of some.

There might not be a major race on the cruising calendar but New Zealand's yachting inspectors have been as busy as ever issuing category 1 certificates for offshore sailing.

Rex Sellers admits he's got the sailing bug again.

Yachting has been recognised in the 2017 New Zealand Sport and Recreation Awards, after being named as finalists in two categories.

The Wellington Youth Sailing Trust are looking for a youth scheme coach and co-ordinator to run their youth development programme in 2017–18.

Eighteen boats recently took part in the inaugural Lidgard Sails Shorthanded Tarakohe Race from Queen Charlotte Sound.

Crew places are available for people keen on experiencing maxi yacht racing aboard Steinlager 2 during the Auckland to Tauranga Yacht Race on April 13. 

The trailer yacht scene in the South Island offers plenty for sailors of all interests and abilities.

Win return flights to the 2017 Yachting New Zealand coaches conference in Wellington on June 24.

Yachting New Zealand have been leading the advocacy work alongside clubs and the Northern Regional Council to protect a host of bays for the continued use by boaties.