2026 PredictWind New Zealand Youth Championships

The 2026 PredictWind NZ Youth Championships will bring together the country's top young sailors from 26–29 September 2026 at Murrays Bay Sailing Club, Auckland, for four days of high-level racing and competition. As the official selection trial for the 2026 NZL Sailing Foundation Youth Team, the regatta is a key event on the youth sailing calendar, attracting the nation's best emerging talent.

Championship classes include 420, 29er, ILCA 6 and iQFOiL (8m and 7.3m), with Wingfoil and WASZP competing as invited classes. Racing will take place across multiple courses off Murrays Bay.

Notice of Race

Key Dates

 - Entries Close: Friday 11 September 2026 (9:00 pm)

 - Sailing Instructions Available: Monday 21 September 2026

 - Registration & Equipment Measurement: Friday 25 September 2026, 2:00–4:30 pm

 - Competitors' Briefing: Saturday 26 September 2026, 11:00 am

 - Racing: Saturday 26 September – Tuesday 29 September 2026

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REGISTER A SUPPORT BOAT

REGISTER TO BE A VOLUNTEER

LIST OF SAILORS REGISTERED