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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.

Traditionally, sport has been the exclusive reserve of the physically and mentally able.

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.

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

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.

This template provides a set of Supplementary Sailing Instructions designed to be used in conjunction with Appendix S Standard Sailing Instructions (page 146 - 151 RRS 2021-2024).

This guide provides recommended wording for sailing instructions (SIs) and complies with Racing Rules of Sailing (RRS) Appendix J.

NOTICE OF RACE GUIDE  -  ( updated August 2025 )

For clubs and classes wishing to hold an annual National Championship- to be submitted to Yachting New Zealand for approval to hold a national championship by June 30, including checklist of National event requirements.

The NCEA sailing unit standards have been approved by NZQA.