NZL Sailing Team show encouraging form in practice races
The NZL Sailing Team got their first taste of racing today on the AC45s as they prepare for June's Red Bull Youth America's Cup.
The NZL Sailing Team got their first taste of racing today on the AC45s as they prepare for June's Red Bull Youth America's Cup.
Last week saw one of the busiest college summer tournament weeks on record, with college teams racing qualifying and ranking regattas in six regions.
Small boats, big boats, jet skis, surfboards, kayaks, fishing gear and much more will be on display at this weekend's inaugural Wellington Boat Show.
Melinda Henshaw and her crew showed their class to win the 2017 MRX Women’s Keelboat national championships sailed in Auckland over the weekend.
Too much wind in Bermuda has frustrated the NZL Sailing Team, who are in the area for a crucial training block ahead of June's Red Bull Youth America's Cup.
Phil Robertson's quest to win the Congressional Cup fell short when he was beaten in the semifinals and the Kiwi skipper eventually finished fourth in the 53rd sailing of the famous event.
Hamish Hall-Smith took overall honours with a masterclass in handling a Jollyboat in all conditions at the 2017 Jollyboat national championships in Howick.
It was a day of contrasts for the two New Zealand teams at the Congressional Cup, with Phil Robertson well placed after two days but Chris Steele losing touch with the leaders.
The 420 class is in good health if the recent 420 national championships in Evans Bay is anything to go by.