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Gold medallists and coach recognised at Harbour Awards
Jo Aleh, Polly Powrie and their coach Nathan Handley were all recognised at the 2012 Massey University Harbour Sport Excellence Awards held on Friday 16th November.NewsEmirates Team New Zealand update - AC72s meet on the water
It was not so much a spectacle as an historic encounter as the two AC72 catamarans met on the water. It was the first AC72 race – practice or otherwise – to take place. The south-westerly breeze never got above 12 knots and the yachts had no chance of stretching their legs and providing the spectacle America’s Cup fans had expected.NewsCourse calendar
Find upcoming coaching courses, as well as coaching workshops, forums, conferences and more.PageSailing Calendar: the coming two weeks of yachting…
Here’s a look at the up-coming sailing related events around the country for the next couple of weeks. See the YNZ on-line calendar for full details of these events and those on in December and beyond.NewsHawkes Bay EIT students add sailing to work and life skills
On November 20th, several Year 1 students studying on the Certificate in Work and Life Skills (Level 1 Supported Learning) course at EIT, Hawkes Bay, enjoyed a beautiful day on the water with Sailability Hawkes Bay and Monkeys Fist Yachting in Napier.NewsTauranga: Intro to Sailing for Blind and Visually Impaired
Elements Watersports Centre at Kulim Park, Otumoetai is running a fully coached Intro to Sailing opportunity for Blind and Visually Impaired people- on Sunday November 25th 2012. Its just a few days away, register now!NewsNew racing rules and safety are in effect
The 2013-2016 Racing Rules of Sailing and YNZ Safety Regulations of Sailing are now in effect and it's time to retire your old editions.NewsBlind Sailors gear up for World Champs
Six of New Zealand's best blind and vision impaired sailors have amped up their training in preparation for the IFDS Blind Sailing World Championships to be sailed in May 2013. Head Coach Brian Trubovich gives us his full report...NewsBusy weekend for the Paper Tiger fleet
It is a busy weekend for Paper Tiger sailing in New Zealand this weekend, with two regattas being hosted in the North Island simultaneously.NewsJP Tobin sails back after windsurfing reinstated
JP Tobin will dust off his RS:X board and eye another Olympic campaign, with the windsurfing class reinstated at the expense of kiteboard racing for Rio 2016. Six months of lobbying by the international windsurfing community yesterday paid off, with the controversial decision in May by the International Sailing Federation to drop windsurfing in favour of kiteboard racing - a call that stunned the sailing world given the latter was untested - reversed at the International Sailing Federation's annual meeting in Dublin, Ireland.NewsNovember Elliott 5.9 Class Update
Sail Akarana- This event is not part of the Traveller Series but it seems like quite a few boats are going to sail in what will be a last hit out before Christmas. Let the class know if you are planning to sail both days or jNewsPM Scholarships Deadline: November 23rd 2012
Does this sound like you? "An athlete who seeksto do well on the international stage in Olympic class competition and also gain a tertiary level education". APPLY NOWNewsIn the spotlight: Gary Corkin- YNZ Service Award Winner
Yachting New Zealand Service Awards are all about exemplary or selfless services to the sport of yachting – and Gary Corkin of Sailability Auckland (now Northland too) is truly one deserved to be recognised. Find out why.NewsFind a coach
Search for a coach with a specific Yachting New Zealand coaching qualification, regional location or by name.PageRegister Online for Kiwi Cup and Oceanbridge Sail Auckland before you miss out
The 'big two' regattas for New Zealand's disabled sailors are rapidly approaching... and this online registration system will secure your spot on the start line easier than ever before.NewsSailability Rotorua sailors become coaches at open day
Saturday November 10th brought perfect sailing conditions to Lake Rotorua for Sailability Rotorua's 'try sailing' open day at the Rotorua Yacht Club. Fourteen new sailors took to the water, helped by the club's more seasoned sailors of all ages and ability.NewsAucklanders: Get into Sailing
Sailability Auckland presents a FREE opportunity for people with a disability to experience sailing regardless of ability. Come prepared for the weather, you may need a splash-proof jacket or even some sun screen (we hope), everything else will be provided.NewsHalberg Trust Re- Brands as Halberg Disability Sport Foundation
Last month, the Halberg Trust changed name to become known as the 'Halberg Disability Sport Foundation', with its community-based disability sport programme becoming 'AllSports'.NewsGold Medallists scoop 2012 Orbit Corporate Travel Sailor of the Year
Orbit Corporate Travel Sailor of the Year for 2012 has been awarded to Olympic golden girls Jo Aleh and Olivia Powrie, while their coach, Nathan Handley has been named 2012 Singapore Airlines Coach/Official of the Year. These and other Awards were presented at yachting’s annual celebration, the 2012 Yachting Excellence Awards where a crowd of around 300 packed out the waterfront venue at the Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron tonight (Friday evening).NewsJohn Greenfield of Heretaunga: Special presentation
Olympic Gold Medal sailors Jo Aleh and Polly Powrie presented a Yachting New Zealand Service Award to Heretaunga Boating Club sailor John Greenfield last Saturday during a Wellington visit. John Greenfield, still an active sailor, has been Treasurer at Heretaunga Boating Club for over 30 years, a Learn to Sail instructor for eight years and is still using his engineering expertise to supervise and undertake building work and maintenance at the club.NewsSir Peter Blake’s Legacy lives on at Torbay Regatta
The Sir Peter Blake Regatta at Torbay Sailing Club pays tribute to the legacy of a great New Zealander on the weekend of the 1st and 2nd of December this year. Held off Waiake Beach, Torbay since 2002, this regatta has grown to be a major event on the small boat sailing calendar and around 400 sailors are expected to participate in the 2012 edition this coming weekend.NewsBay of Islands Sailing Week - November Update
REGATTA RAMBLINGS Issue #4: November 2012 www.bayofislandssailingweek.org.nz January 23 -24 - 25, 2013NewsNZCT Regional Support Officer Programme
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.ResourceInformation on the 'Per Club Member' Affiliation Levy System
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.ResourceLearn to Sail - Keelboat
Many affiliated Keelboat clubs offer three levels of Keelboat learn to sail courses. The courses are:ResourceVolvo Sailing... Have a Go! (for schools)
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.ResourceCoach/Instructor Wanted: Royal Perth Yacht Club
Royal Perth Yacht Club is seeking a coach/instructor to undertake a leading role in its Sail Training programme. The successful applicant would be competent in the areas of both Dinghy and Keelboat learn to sail instruction.NewsSailing Games Book
YNZ Sailing Games Book Stuck for ideas on running training sessions? Want to make the Learn to Sail sessions more fun?ResourceWorld Sailing Recognised Training
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.ResourceFAQs for sailors and volunteers
ResourceClub Inclusion Kit
Traditionally, sport has been the exclusive reserve of the physically and mentally able.ResourceSailability and Blind Sailing
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.Resource