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Delta Lloyd Regatta 2014 - Glamour weather and tricky winds on third day
Glamour weather and tricky winds dominated the third day of racing at the Delta Lloyd Regatta. The day looked perfect for sailing, but the word from the sailors coming shore was of shifty, gusty winds that kept everyone on their toes through the day.NewsDevonport YC seeks information for Roll of Honour
The Devonport Yacht Club is appealing for information regarding Club members that served in the armed forces during the First World War 1914-18.NewsDelta Lloyd Regatta 2014 - Sam Meech takes Gold
The 2014 Delta Lloyd Regatta came to a thrilling conclusion on Saturday 24, May with all classes completing their series, including eight medal races.NewsSam Meech wins Laser gold at 2014 Delta Lloyd Regatta
Sam Meech has won Gold in the Laser class after a stunning final day performance in Medemblik at the 2014 Delta Lloyd Regatta. Making a return to Laser campaigning after a break Mike Bullot made it a double-podium for New Zealand winning the bronze medal.NewsSailor Profile: Xanthe Bowater, NZL Yachting Trust Youth Team RS:X sailor
18 year old windsurfer, Xanthe Bowater is one of two Cantabrians to represent New Zealand in the 2014 NZL Yachting Trust Youth Team. She was selected after winning the girl’s youth division at both 2014 Oceanbridge Sail Auckland and the 2014 RS:X National Championships.NewsYouth Scholarship recipients named
Yachting New Zealand is delighted to announce Kate Stewart (Wakatere Boating Club) and Taylor Balogh (Naval Point Club Lyttleton) as the recipients of the 2014 St John’s Rotary Scholarship.NewsYNZ seeks 49er FX Olympic Class Coach
Yachting New Zealand is seeking to recruit a 49erFX Olympic class coach for its High Performance Program. Reporting to the High Performance Director the 49erFX Olympic Class Coach will join a dedicated team of professional coaches who are working together to lead sailors to win multiple medals at the 2016 Olympic Games. The role is primarily focused on leading the current World Championship 49er FX Olympic class to success at the 2016 Olympic Games.NewsKiwis prepare for IFDS World Championships
In early June, two kiwi 2.4s, one Skud, and one Sonar will be packed into a container to go to the 2014 IFDS Disabled Sailing World Championships, being held in Halifax between 16th – 25th August. SKUD 18 helm Tim Dempsey says this will be the first time New Zealand has been represented in all three Paralympic sailing disciplines at a World Championship event.NewsNZL Sailing Team: World Champs season ends
The NZL Sailing Team had a successful season of World Championships that ended this week. Three medals were collected and equally as many crews were in the top seven.NewsMighty River Power Regatta
Four Sailors from Auckland and three from Napier competed in Hansa Libertys at the Mighty River Power Regatta, held by the Lake Taupo Yacht Club on 8 and 9 March. While lake levels were low this year, making into boats awkward, it was good to see this event supported after the even lower lake levels last year prevented Hansa Class participation. Taupo is a central location for all North Island sailors, and the regatta has other classes competing on the same course. This year it was well timed as a warm up event for sailors competing at the Hansa Nationals which were to be held at the Waitara Boating Club in Taranaki. Auckland sailors Helena Horswell, John Buchanan and Max Stacey filled the podiumNewsAuckland’s “Experience Accessible Sailing” day deemed a success
On the 8th of March, Sailability Auckland hosted an “Experience Accessible Sailing” talent search day for new disabled sailors in the Paralympic Class Boats of 2.4m, SKUD and Sonar. About a dozen potential new sailors attended, and while most were local, people came from as far afield as Te Awamutu – now that’s keen! At least one of these people has now gone on to be classified and has been going out sailing in both a Liberty and a Sonar. Sailability Auckland has also gained several new members. If you want to get into sailing, or know somebody who may be keen – have a look at the YNZ Website or Contact Helena at helena@yachtingnz.org.nzNewsKiwi Skud18 Quiz and Auction Night Fundraiser
2012 Paralympian Tim Dempsey and new sailing partner Gemma Fletcher are planning on competing at the IFDS Disabled Sailing World Championships in Halifax, Canada in August to qualify New Zealand for a place in the SKUD 18 at the Rio 2016 Paralympics. As part of their fundraising to get there they have organised a Quiz night and Auction on 12 June at the Royal Akarana Yacht Club .Tickets are only $30 which includes dinner. For full details and to book for the night go to http://rayc.co.nz/skud18quiz/ . Can’t make it but still want to support them? Visit their Facebook page "Kiwi SKUD 18 Team" ( https://www.facebook.com/groups/407446639289348/ ) to donate via Paypal or simply make a deposit directly into their bank account: ASB Bank, Kiwi SKUD 18 Team, 12 3038 0414448 00 (preferred method is direct deposit as this avoids any processing fees, also please let them know if you make a donation so they can thank you) Don’t forget to like them on FacebookNewsYachting New Zealand on-line shop goes live
Yachting New Zealand has launched a new on-line shop where anyone where anyone can use a credit card to buy books like the Racing Rules of Sailing, Safety Regulations and Sailing Games.NewsOrganising a National Event? A Reminder on Requirements...
Yachting New Zealand would like to ensure that we are maintaining the quality of our National events and that classes are aware of the requirements for a National event to be recognised by YNZ.NewsHPSNZ News: International expert to help Kiwis keep winning on the world stage
High Performance Sport New Zealand (HPSNZ) has today announced that Australian Mike McGovern will take up the role of General Manager Performance and Strategic Investment.NewsDavid's Desk May 2014: A word from the Chief Executive
As we move into winter 2014 here is an update on what’s happening at Yachting New Zealand…NewsSailing Team named for 2014 Nanjing Youth Olympic Games
Yachting New Zealand is delighted to announce that three young New Zealand sailors have been selected by the New Zealand Olympic Committee to attend the Nanjing 2014 Youth Olympic Games on from 16 – 28 August at Lake Jinniu, Nanjing in China.News2014 Waller Cup Decided
Auckland sailors finished off their summer season with the 2 day Sail Akarana Regatta on March 29th and 30th. The four Skuds and six Libertys sailed day 1 in very light conditions, and did not get enough wind on day 2 to get in any more racing. Final Skud results saw the pairing of Brendan Tourell and Mark Winters take first place, with Paul Webber and Jan Apel in second, only one point behind, with Tim Dempsey and Gemma Fletcher in third, also only 1 point behind second. In The Libertys, Helena Horswell was first on countback, with John Buchanan second but equal on points, and Mark Sherer in third only 3 points behind.NewsVolvo National Sailing and Boating Day
Following on from the success of the inaugural Volvo National Sailing and Boating Day the second edition will take place on the 1st February 2015.News2 June: Steinlager II and others start race to Noumea
One of New Zealand’s iconic yachts, Steinlager 2, which recently returned home after several decades abroad, is set to race in the Royal Akarana Yacht Club hosted Auckland to Noumea race, Sail Noumea.NewsYoung Windsurfers FundRazr campaign
To all fellow sailors, friends, business owners and good hearted people in the community: Come on-board, share the spirit of Kiwi windsurfers Finn, Coral, Patrick and Xanthe.NewsEwok takes out round 1 of 2014 E5.9 Traveler Series at BBYC
15 boats raced in the 2014 Auckland Champs hosted at Bucklands Beach Yacht Club, in what was the most competitive fleet for some years. Three brand new boats were launched on day one of the event, a tangible result of the Class Association sponsored new hull programme. Four are now racing and more hulls are expected to be built in the coming months.NewsMount Gay Rum Young 88 1-2-3 Series; Raging Hormones Takes Out Two Handed Champs
The ever popular two handed champs followed on from the single handed event and brought ten quality entries out for another great day’s racing.News2015 Teams Racing Worlds – Expressions of Interest sought
The 2015 ISAF Team Racing World Championship to be hosted in Great Britain by the Rutland Sailing Club will provide an opportunity to test your skills against the best Team Racers in the World. The organising authority is keen for expressions of interest from teams who are interested in taking part. Contact Event Director Steve Tylecote directly on fionaandstevec@aol.uk for more information. .NewsANZ Sail Fiji - Royal Clubs go Head to Head
ANZ Sail Fiji gets underway on Saturday 7 June at 1300 hours and the 20 strong racing fleet is all but ready to go.NewsIRC announces single Rule Authority in South East Asia
IRC racing in South East Asia is well established, with popular regattas including Singapore Straits, Raja Muda and Phuket King's Cup attracting large and competitive fleets from around the region and further afield. There is a great deal of interchange between the IRC fleets, particularly in Singapore, Malaysia and Thailand, with many boats regularly travelling to regattas in other countries.NewsANZ Sail Fiji - Calling All Armchair Navigators!
Armchair navigators around the world can "sail" in the ANZ Sail Fiji 2014 Race from Auckland to Fiji.NewsISAF Sailing World Cup Melbourne - It's time to start planning your trip to Melbourne!
Whilst the ISAF Sailing World Cup - Melbourne is still several months away, it’s time to start planning your trip to Melbourne!NewsANZ Sail Fiji - Cruisers Ready To Go
The two official cruising division entrants in the 2014 ANZ Sail Fiji race are berthed at Opua Marina in the Far North for final race preparations.NewsSailor Profile: Trent Rippey, NZL Yachting Trust Youth Team Laser Radial sailor
Trent Rippey is a returning NZL Yachting Trust Youth Team member from 2012 when he competed in the 29er class as helmsman. The 17 year old, who hails from Tauranga earned his place in this year’s team after placing 1st youth at the 2014 Laser Radial National Championships and 1st New Zealand youth at Oceanbridge Sail Auckland. At this year’s RYA Youth Nationals he scooped the silver medal in the boy’s Laser radial division.NewsWellington Spirit
Wellington Mayor Celia Wade-Brown invited the Wellington Spirit Sailing Team to aNewsANZ Sail Fiji - Cruise Rally Drama / Brothers Race Together
Cruise Rally Drama / Brothers Race TogetherNews