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ANZACs on Thursday, TP52 challengers on Friday
A tough contingent of Australians will meet a brilliant but lone majority New Zealand crew for the ANZAC long weekend running of stage two of the TP52 Southern Cross Cup at Sandringham Yacht Club, April 26-28. Australian and New Zealand comrades will be honoured this coming ANZAC Day for fighting side-by-side, a tradition which began on the bloody shores of Gallipoli during WWI. In keeping with the modern day rivalry between the two great sporting nations eight TP52s will square off on the waters of Port Phillip in Victoria the following day to begin the quest for the series’ perpetual trophy.NewsRAYC Announces dates for Sail Fiji 2014
Royal Akarana Yacht Club (RAYC) is proud to announce the 2014 Sail Fiji offshore yacht race with confirmed 2014 dates for the classic Auckland to Fiji ocean race and passage cruise rally.The Cruising Rally will start from Monday the second of June 2014 and the Premier Race will start on Saturday the 7th of June 2014.NewsNZ Blind Sailing team finalized ahead of May 2013 Worlds
Recent crew changes haven't stopped the steam train that is the NZ Blind Sailing Worlds Team, deep in preparation with just one training camp left before the 2013 IFDS Blind Fleet Racing World and International Championships next month.NewsHelena Horswell reports on Canberra's Asia Pacifics
Helena Horswell gives us her insight from the 2013 Access Class Asia Pacific Championships: I had been told that last time a kiwi contingent went to an Access Class event here, there was a huge problem with weed in the lake, but apart from the rather murky colour, the only issue this time was the low level, causing berthing issues at the dock for Libertys and Skuds.NewsBay of Plenty flooding - public health advice
There was extensive surface flooding across the coastal Bay of Plenty over the weekend. “We can assume that all flood water is potentially contaminated with farm run-off, faecal matter from feral and domestic animals, and, in some cases, sewage,” says Medical Officer of Health, Dr Phil Shoemack. There are potential health risks associated with contaminated flood water and the Medical Officer of Health has provided the following advice to help prevent illness in the community.News2013 Sailability Auckland Waller Cup: Results
Despite some very wet weather twelve sailors took to the water aiming to get their name on the Waller Cup; Sailability Auckland's Regional Championship held on April 20 & 21. After years of trying, John Toole finally got his name on the cup!NewsEmirates Team New Zealand update - Final day at Naples
Racing at the Americas Cup World Series event in Naples wrapped up today with what organisers call “Super Sunday” - a final fleet race that is worth triple points. That sets the scene for what is essentially a winner-takes-all last fleet race. Emirates Team New Zealand’s winning streak from yesterday did not continue and the team had to settle for 6th place, finishing the fleet racing championship third overall, behind Luna Rossa Swordfish and Oracle Team USA.NewsAMP Access 303’s find new home in Whanganui
In mid April, the NZ Access Class Association’s two 303’s (available with thanks to AMP) moved to their new home – at the lake ‘outpost’ of the Wanganui Sailing Club. With support from the Class Association, Halberg Disability Sport Foundation, Sailability Taranaki Volunteers and YNZ Staff, there is now the potential for one more club to become accessible next season.NewsISAF Sailing World Cup Hyeres: Five in top five for New Zealand
The NZL Sailing Team was back on the water today at ISAF Sailing World Cup Hyeres for the second anNewsDo you have a disability- and want to take your sailing up a notch?
Do you see yourself taking the sport further than ‘around the buoys’ at your home club? Do you dream of putting together a campaign toward international competition? Yachting New Zealand is keen to know who you are, where you are, and what your sailing aspirations are.NewsTaupo to host 29 teams for National Secondary Schools Team Racing
This year the Lake Taupo Yacht Club will host the Secondary School Team Racing Nationals, one of the larger sailing events of the year and also one of the larger secondary school sporting events in general. Twenty nine teams will be competing for the honours of best New Zealand secondary school, as well as the right to represent New Zealand at the Inter Dominions ANZAC Teams Sailing Regatta in Brisbane.NewsDocumentary underway: Sense the Wind
Sense the Wind is a journey into the sport of blind sailing, following blind sailor, Nancy, and three colleagues as they train and compete for the USA Nationals and Blind Sailing World Championships. Though principal photography has been completed, I will be following 2 of our documentary featured impaired sailors at the Worlds in Japan.NewsOpportunities at 2013 Boat Show for Yacht Clubs
The 2013 Hutchwilco Boat Show will provide an exciting promotional opportunity and Yacht Clubs are encouraged to come and be part of the ‘Sailing Central’ pavilion. “Sailing Central, being held as part of the Hutchwilco Boat Show is free for yacht clubs,” explains Miranda Powrie, Coordinator for Sailing Central.NewsStarling National Championships, Picton – two days in progress report
Shades of Hitchcock, Dark, dramatic skies, more than a flock of Starlings. A weather forecast that promised breeze this late in the season for the South Island, vital ingredients for a successful 2013 Starling National Championships. 108 boats in the Open fleet sailing on the Queen Charlotte Sound outside Picton Harbour, just a handful of 'Development' Fleet boats on the inner Harbour, plenty of enthusiastic sailors, supporters, coaches and officials.NewsApril/May Sailing Calendar: the coming few 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 ofNewsISAF Sailing World Cup Hyeres: Finals underway, snakes and ladders for NZL
Day three at ISAF Sailing World Cup Hyeres brought champagne sailing with nice waves, sun and good easterly breezes returning some excellent results from most of the New Zealand contingent. Four kiwi teams remain in the top five of their fleet, with a further four placed within the top ten as they head into day four of the six day regatta (and day two of finals).NewsISAF Sailing World Cup Hyeres: 49erFX crew close gap on leaders
As day four of racing at ISAF Sailing World Cup Hyeres wraps up Alex Maloney and Molly Meech (pictured), lying 2nd in the 49erFX are almost neck and neck with the leaders, while Josh Junior has inched into 3rd in the Finn. Elsewhere the remainder of the kiwi team produced some mixed results. By the end of racing tomorrow sailors must be placed top ten in their fleet, (top eight for the 49erFX and 49er) to qualify for the medal races on Saturday.NewsISAF Sailing World Cup Hyeres: Maloney and Meech storm into the lead
New Zealand’s 49erFX pair Alex Maloney and Molly Meech has stormed into the lead with one day to run at ISAF Sailing World Cup Hyeres on now in France. Kiwi sailors will also feature in the medal races in the Finn, 49er, Laser and Men’s 470 events with Finn sailor Josh Junior the next best placed of the team and in with a shot at a podium finish. Conditions were challenging, the official report describing; “Tricky conditions have been evident throughout the week and the fifth day of racing was no different. An early morning easterly breeze faded as the day progressed.”NewsISAF Sailing World Cup Hyeres: Gold for Maloney and Meech, Bronze for Junior
Alex Maloney and Molly Meech from New Zealand have won gold at ISAF Sailing World Cup Hyeres in the 49erFX class securing the victory today after six days of racing off the French coast. And Josh Junior has taken his first podium finish at a World Cup Regatta with bronze in the Finn.NewsNew Zealand Starling Nationals, Picton: Days 4 & 5
Winning the Gold Fleet and the NZ Starling Championship was Trent Rippey, George Gautry 2nd, Leonard Takahashi-Fry 3rd. Lola Stoodley 4th and 'First Girl'. The Silver was won by Ben Warren, Tauranga, Taylor Balogh, Naval Point 2nd and Carmen Haybittle, Murrays Bay, 3rd. The Development Fleet was won by Logan Beckman , Murrays Bay, Finn Pritchard, Paremata, 2nd, Perry Scott, Otago Yacht Club 3rd, Bertie Ruscoe, Naval Point 4th.NewsKarleen Dixon wins the 2013 Baltic Lifejacket NZ Women's Keelboat National Championships
What a fabulous event sailed on the Waitemata Harbour in the Farr MRX fleet this has been!NewsLearn to Sail Coach Course Auckland July 2013
This Learn to Sail Coach Course will be held at Murrays Bay Sailing Club on Saturday 27th July and Sunday 28th July. This course is designed for sailors wishing to coach sailors at a beginner and green fleet level. 27th July 9am - 4pm 28th July 9am - 4pmNewsRace Coach Course Gisborne June 2013
This Race Coach course will be held at Gisborne Yacht Club on Friday 14th and Saturday 15th June. 14th June 7-9pm 15th June 9am - 3pmNewsPartners & Sponsors
Yachting New Zealand receive sponsorship and financial support from a number of corporate, trust and national sports organisations.PageKiwi 49erFX tops ISAF World Sailing Rankings April 2013
The ISAF World Sailing Rankings for 29 April 2013 have been released. • Fifteen countries take 30 of the top three ranking positions • Consistent 12-month period for Alonso brothers gives them World #1 spot in the 49er • Mat Belcher and Will Ryan march on with perfect ranking score • Kiwis regain World #1 49erFX spotNewsOceania Regional Coaches Course
What: Oceania Sailing Federation (OSAF) 2013 Regional Course for Coaches When: Friday 17th to Thursday 23th May 2013 Where: Aitutaki Sailing Academy, Aitutaki, Cook Islands (In association with ISAF, Santander 2014 and IOC Olympic Solidarity)NewsLearn to Sail Coach Course Christchurch August
This Learn to Sail Coach Course will be held at Christchurch Yacht Club on Thursday 15th, Thursday 22nd and Sunday 25th August. 15th August 6 - 9pm 22nd August 6-9pm 25th August 9am - 5pmNewsCampaign Update: Andy Maloney; Hyeres 2013 and onwards
Following the Palma World Cup event concluding, we stayed on in Palma and did a few days of cycling and general fitness work. We joined up with some other Laser sailors and did three days of riding, on all different sides of the island. The roads were awesome to ride on, racing up some big mountains, cruising through cool small European towns built on the waters edge and the daily lunch stop were all highlights of our ‘Palma cycle tour’.NewsLearn to Sail Coach Course Picton July 2013
This Learn to Sail Coach Course will be held at Queen Charlotte Yacht Club on Saturday 20th and Sunday 21st July. 20th July 9am - 4pm. 21st July 9am - 3pmNewsNew Offer: Travel Insurance is now available to purchase
As a member of a Yachting New Zealand affiliated club, you can now purchase ACE Travel Insurance for specially negotiated premiums.NewsSecondary Schools Teams Racing Nationals Day 4 - Light winds delay racing
Light winds forced a delayed start and early finish to day four of the Secondary Schools Teams Racing Nationals. When racing finally got underway it was all action for Round Robin 3. All teams in the Gold Fleet have completed 4 races and it is KeriKeri and Mahurangi that lead the way with 4 wins each, Marlborough Boys and Tauranga share 3 wins. In a change of form both Lindsfarne and Westlake Boys are both struggling with the one win, whilst newcomers to the gold fleet from Wednesday’s repo charge Napier girls have scored a vital win over Kings College.NewsEntries close on robust Fiji fleet
Nine boats will take part in the Auckland to Musket Cove, Fiji Ocean Race that starts from Westhaven Marina on Saturday 1 June.News