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  • Coral gifted to Excellence Awards winners

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    They jumped to rescue American Magic after their dramatic capsize and now they have been awarded a prize to help rescue the world's coral reefs.

  • Ep 42 - Erica Dawson

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    It’s fair to say Erica Dawson has had a big year in 2021 for a number of different reasons.

  • Scholarships for Subantartic Islands expedition

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    Applications are open for the Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron and Heritage Expeditions Young Explorer scholarships, which will see a voyage to the New Zealand Subantarctic Islands next month.

  • Top-level racing a key focus for ILCA 6 sailors

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    The lack of high-level racing over the last two years was a significant factor in the fortunes of two Kiwis at the ILCA 6 (Laser Radial) world championships which finished up in Oman overnight (NZ time).

  • Don't forget your GoFuel card when heading away

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    GOfuel offer no-fees fuel cards for Mobil, BP and Z, which apply a discount for every litre purchased.

  • Strong results for clubs in Voice of Participant Survey

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    Results from this year's Voice of the Participant Survey highlight how highly valued yachting and boating clubs are with their members and in their community.

  • YNZ member cards for 2021/22 season available

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     achting New Zealand's online member card for the 2021/22 season is available for you now so you can make the most of the great benefits available.

  • Xmas Cup to kickstart big summer of youth sailing

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    This month's Yachting New Zealand Christmas Cup headlines a return to what is hoped to be a full summer of youth sailing.

  • Regional Roundup - coaching positions

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    The four Yachting New Zealand regional development managers take a look at what has been happening in their areas and also highlight how they can help clubs and coaches connect.

  • Kōkōkaha proves a hit in South Island

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    Yachting New Zealand hope a full programme of activities associated with their schools programme, Kōkōkaha - Powered by Wind, will be on offer in term 1, 2022.

  • Keep it Clean: Go green this Christmas

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    We don't tend to have white Christmases in New Zealand but it can be greener if you and your family consider a few things when buying and wrapping gifts for friends and family this year.

    Some of the things to consider include:

  • Bay of Islands Sailing Week cancelled for 2022

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    Uncertainty over Covid restrictions, among other organisational issues, has forced the cancellation of next year's CRC Bay of Islands Sailing Week.

  • Big field likely at Oceanbridge NZL Sailing Regatta

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    It will feel like a new era for many different reasons at February's Oceanbridge NZL Sailing Regatta at the Wakatere Boating Club.

  • Ep 41 - Tom Saunders

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    A couple of weeks ago, Tom Saunders became just the second New Zealander to win the Laser world title in nearly 50 years of trying.

  • Sailing world mourns the loss of Pete Waters

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    Pete Waters invariably succeeded at anything he put his mind to - he was a top sailor, rower, rugby player, jazz musician, business owner and husband and father - and even confounded doctors in his fight with skin cancer.

  • Vaccinations and what your club should consider

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    Sport New Zealand have recently released some guidance that sets out their current position on vaccinations, which would be useful for clubs to review following today's government announcements.

  • Regional Roundup - Regional Sports Trusts

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    The four Yachting New Zealand regional development managers take a look at what has been happening in their areas and also highlight the work Regional Sports Trusts can do to help your club.

  • YNZ seek clarity on Bay of Island marine santuary

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    Yachting New Zealand are seeking greater clarity around today's announcement that a marine mammal sanctuary will be implemented in Te Pēwhairangi / Bay of Islands next month.

  • Take advantage of discount with Safety at Sea

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    With summer fast approaching, it’s important to check before heading out on the water that you have the necessary equipment to keep you and your whānau safe.

  • Plenty for Christchurch clubs to celebrate in awards

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    There was cause for double celebration in Christchurch last weekend as the area picked up two major gongs at the 2021 Volvo Yachting Excellence Awards.

  • Save even more on NZL Sailing Team supporter gear

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    It's not hard to look good both on and off the water, and Yachting New Zealand have made it even easier with some outrageous discounts on NZL Sailing Team supporter gear.

  • Enjoy life's simple pleasures with Millennium

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    We all need to treat ourselves and loved ones from time to time, especially given the last few weeks, which is why Millennium Hotels & Resorts have put together an attractive offer for Yachting New Zealand member card holders.

  • Big NZ influence in gold medal Olympic coverage

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    Denis Harvey has won a fair few accolades in more than 40 years in television and can now add Olympic gold.

  • TP52 world title a win for NZ on and off the water

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    Sled's win at the recent TP52 world championships in Palma was not only a win for a bunch of Kiwis sailors but also a triumph for the New Zealand marine industry.

  • Ep 40 - Roger 'Clouds' Badham

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    Roger ‘Clouds’ Badham is one of the world’s pre-eminent meteorologists and was also the first person to forecast for yachties and boaties on a fulltime basis.

  • Team New Zealand claim big prize at Excellence Awards

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    Emirates Team New Zealand picked up the big prize, the Orbit World Travel Sailor of the Year award, at the annual Volvo Yachting Excellence Awards last night.

  • Tom Saunders takes out Laser world title

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    Tom Saunders had planned to be back in New Zealand right now but he's glad he delayed his return because this morning he was crowned Laser world champion.

  • Saunders hits the front at Laser worlds

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    Tom Saunders will head into an unfamiliar position tomorrow but one he's excited about - leading going into the final day of the Laser world championships in Barcelona.

  • Saunders in the hunt at Laser world champs

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    The Laser world championships in Barcelona have not exactly run smoothly, with two of the four days lost to a lack of wind, but Tom Saunders has coped well and put himself in a strong position with two days remaining.

  • Saunders makes good start to Laser worlds

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    New Zealand's Tom Saunders has made a good start to the Laser world championships in Barcelona, but it hasn't been easy with split sessions, big delays and big swells.

  • Whangarei Cruising Club wind back the clock

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    The Whangarei Cruising Club reprised their opening 100 years ago when a flotilla of 25 boats sailed from their clubrooms at Kissing Point to mark the club's centenary last weekend.

  • Meet the Excellence Awards winners - pt III

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    The 2021 Volvo Yachting Excellence Awards are just around the corner and some winners have already been announced. In the third of a three-part series, meet the winners in the Yachting New Zealand performance category.