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  • Peter Burling and Blair Tuke

    It might not have been as dramatic as the last one but it was no less significant as Peter Burling and Blair Tuke won their sixth 49er world title in Geelong today.

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  • Sam Meech

    Sam Meech knows better than most how quickly the complexion of a regatta changes once the top boats all start racing in gold fleet so is quite comfortable with his position halfway through the Laser world championships.

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  • Seb Menzies and Blake McGlashan

    Seb Menzies and Blake McGlashan will get a taste tonight of living in the world of elite sport when they head to the Halberg Awards as finalists.

    Around them will be Olympic and world champions, sporting royalty and a handful of celebrities.

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  • Oyster Regatta

    In our regular focus on the regions, South Island regional support officer Ian Gardiner looks into what has been happening on the Mainland.

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  • Peter Burling and Blair Tuke

    Some of New Zealand's top sailors felt more like gardeners today as they had to contend with thick seaweed when racing got under way at the 49er, 49erFX and Nacra 17 world championships in Geelong.

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  • Windfoiling

    Next month's Oceanbridge NZL Sailing Regatta will present an opportunity to look to the future, as the next Olympic classes are included and there's more of an accent on youth sailing. 

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  • Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron

    The Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron's Mastercard youth training programme is seen as a world leader, with many graduates going on to achieve international and national success.

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