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A four-day live-in AON National Youth Clinic saw 50 sailors from across New Zealand came together at Manly Sailing Club during December. YNZ Youth and Events Manager Sam Mackay shares some thoughts below from the week: 

Melanoma New Zealand has partnered with SunSquirt to offer easily accessible portable sunscreen dispensing kiosks to organisations such as businesses, schools, community facilities and sports clubs.

All ears were tuned into Paul Snow-Hansen during a 2-day AON Clinic for 420 sailors in Napier, as the triple-Olympian shared his knowledge with a group of eager teams.   

There’s been plenty of movement within Yachting New Zealand in recent months, and as we look at clubs and organisations around us it seems we’re not alone.

Christmas is around the corner and if you are still looking for ideas, please consider supporting the sponsors and partners of the Yachting New Zealand member card.

As cruisers, we are subject to many rules and restrictions: where we can drop our anchor, where to empty tanks and take our pets, and rules around biofouling. While the rules are there for good reason, it’s tough to keep track of it all.

Sean Kensington says the significance of being awarded the Sir Peter Blake Regatta’s most prestigious trophy didn’t really sink in until after the event. 

Yachting New Zealand is proud to announce partnerships with nine clubs who will roll out the RŪNĀ programme over the next three years.

The four Yachting New Zealand regional development managers take a look at what has been happening in their areas and urge clubs to add their events to the YNZ regatta calendar.

The late Graham Mander was a stalwart in Canterbury Yachting, always coming down to Christchurch Yacht Clubs' annual regatta to offer advice and encouragement. 

Gulf Harbour Yacht Club is delighted to welcome Evolution Sails as the Gold Sponsor for their Women on Water Weekend from 10-12 March 2023.

New Zealand’s top Olympic class sailors descended on Tutukaka in November, making a return to the unique training waters where the Tokyo Olympic group spent time prior to the 2020 Olympic Games.

The 20th edition of the iconic Sir Peter Blake Regatta is set to unfold this weekend in Auckland and it is only fitting that Green Fleet sailors comprise the majority of competitors. 

Island Cruising Pacific owner Viki Moore can reflect on the last six months as the final boats on the 2022 Pacific Rally head for their New Zealand homes. 

If you can’t call for help, no-one can rescue you.

Experienced climber John and many others understand that well.

Elise Beavis and Jenny Armstrong spoke to an enthralled audience about the future of women in sailing during an onstage interview at the Yachting New Zealand Excellence Awards evening at the Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron. 

Two weeks. Four deaths. A long, hot summer on the way.

A trial to see if bubble diffuser boat berths can tackle biofouling below boats is receiving positive results.

The four Yachting New Zealand regional development managers take a look at what has been happening in their areas and explore ways to help clubs operate with more sustainable practices. 

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The second round of the Elliott 5.9 Southern Circuit will take place this weekend in, Lyttelton at Naval Point Yacht Club.

The Elliott 5.9 Class Owners Association has a Elliott 5.9 class boat that is available for free charter to a qualifying crew.

Just seconds separated some of the Etchells crews in the 45-minute races sailed in the 2022 COAST Etchells National Championships in the Waitemata. 

Wash out conditions may have been forecast, but sailors attending Mercury Bay Boating Clubs’ ‘Double Trouble’ regatta enjoyed sunshine, fresh breeze, and a picturesque race course in Whitianga earlier this month.   

Tom Saunders picked up the big prize, the Orbit World Travel Sailor of the Year Award, at the annual Aon Yachting Excellence Awards tonight.

A fleet of cruising boats is due to head south this summer at part of the South Island Rally 2022/23, with one stop scheduled to coincide with March's New Zealand Sail Grand Prix in Christchurch.

The four Yachting New Zealand regional development managers take a look at what has been happening in their areas and explore ways to help clubs operate with more sustainable practices. 

Sustainability Ideas for Clubs

Intrigue is building around who will pick up the major gongs at Friday's Aon Yachting Excellence Awards at the Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron.

Yachting New Zealand are excited to announce that registrations for the second RŪNĀ module, Kōrinorino – in our ancestors' wake, are now open.

Next year's Oceanbridge NZL Sailing Regatta will see the return of an international flavour but will also carry significance for home sailors looking to qualify for the 2023 combined world championships.

Caleb Evans returned home this week from the inaugural Para Sailing International Championships on the Gold Coast with some extra luggage but it's the experience itself that made more of an impression with the youngster.

Nick Gillies thought his chances of winning the North Sails Young 88 Northern Owners Championships had shattered along with the tiller he broke on the eve of the regatta.

The NZIODA North Island clinic returns to a live-in camp in 2023, which is one of the most popular aspects of the formative experience.