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Good race management is good race management regardless of who is on the water. Sailing theory, rules, and tactics are the same for everyone, although physical parameters may be different when working with sailors that have a disability.

Hansa Dinghies are designed with a hull form, ballasted centreboard, and other features which combine to give considerable stability.

Blind Sailing New Zealand and several ‘Sailability’ organisations maintain independence as non-profit organizations around New Zealand to reflect the specific demand for specialist sailing groups for people with all types of disability.

There are 17 Regional Sports Trusts across New Zealand. The goals of a RST are to increase regional levels of physical activity and to strengthen regional sport and physical recreation infrastructures (which includes clubs).

All Yachting New Zealand sailing qualifications are World Sailing Recognised, meaning they meet the standards set by the international body.

This recognition implies a high standard of best practice supported by World Sailing.

YNZ Sailing Games Book Stuck for ideas on running training sessions?

Want to make the Learn to Sail sessions more fun?

The Volvo Sailing...Have a go! programme began in 2006 with one trailer, living the dream of Sir Peter Blake that all children should get the chance to go sailing.

Many affiliated Keelboat clubs offer three levels of Keelboat learn to sail courses.

The courses are:

The method of calculating a club’s cost of affiliation to Yachting New Zealand is a per club member levy system. A Club Member is, any individual who is a member of a club, whether they are a sailing member or not.

The NZCT Regional Support Officer (RSO) programme helps build the capability of clubs and regions. The goal is to make sailing and boating more visible, more accessible, help clubs offer better experiences and grow participation as a result.

In support of Yachting New Zealand's environmental sustainability strategy, the annual report will only be available electronically.

Sailing offers unique opportunities for those with disabilities. Unlike many other recreational pursuits, sailing can be one of the most accessible sports for people with disabilities. Anyone can enjoy the freedom of the open water.

The information in this Media Assistance Pack is intended to help and guide you with gaining exposure and coverage through the media.

Yachting New Zealand recognises that media exposure plays an important role in increasing public interest in the sport, attracting and servicing sponsors and profiling the organisation, and to this end one of the roles of Yachting New Zealand's Co

The ELA Fund provides not-for-profit groups with financial assistance to advocate for an environmental issue of high public interest in resource management cases at the Environment Court, and at boards of inquiry constituted under the "Call in" pr

Clubs should nominate a person(s) to keep up to date with matters that may pose a risk to local club activities. This could be in and on the water or the land where the club runs from.

Information for clubs about fundraising, sponsorship and grants can be found here.