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 beyond that.
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Photos by Bill Evans
Volvo National Sailing And Boating Day, 16 Feb 2014
Volvo National Sailing And Boating Day is a day for New Zealand to celebrate Sailing
Bay of Islands Sailing Week, 21 to 24 Jan 2014
Bay of Islands Sailing Week. Registration on 21 January followed by three days of racing. Open to Keel boats - Multi Hulls - Trailer Sailers - Sports and Open keel boats.
29er 2014 National Championship, 24 to 27 Jan 2014
29er 2014 National Championships
Nacra 17 Nationals, 24 to 27 Jan 2014
2014 Nacra 17 Nationals.
Ports of Auckland Anniversary Day Regatta, 27 Jan 2014
If you do one regatta this year, make it this one -15 sailing and watersports clubs throughout Auckland - Keelboats - Classics - Harbour Challenge - Radio Controlled - Centreboards - Tugboat parade and race - Dragon boating - SUP - Waka Ama - cash prizes and silverware - prizes from famous Auckland.
Oceanbridge Sail Auckland 2014, 1 to 4 Feb 2014
Oceanbridge Sail Auckland will again take place at the Royal Akarana Yacht Club from the 1st – 4th February 2014; after two successful years running at this club, the third is destined to be a charm.
2014 A Class Catarmaran New Zealand National Championships and Pre Worlds, 6 to 8 Feb 2014
2014 A Class Catermaran New Zealand Nationals and Pre Worlds
New Zealand Finn Nationals, 6 to 9 Feb 2014
New Zealand Finn Nationals 6-9 February 2014
2014 Flying Dutchman and Javelin Nationals, 6 to 9 Feb 2014
2014 Flying Dutchman and Javelin National 6th - 9th February 2014
2014 Zephyr National Championship, 6 to 9 Feb 2014
2014 Zephyr National Championship
Lake Brunner Regatta, 8 to 9 Feb 2014
Lake Brunner Regatta 2014 Incorporating the New Zealand Trailer Yacht Association South Island Championship. Come on the 6th, check out the lake on the 7th and race 8th and 9th Entry Fees, $40 crewed Trailer Yachts, $20 Centre boarders, $10 Juniors
OKI 24 Hour, 8 to 9 Feb 2014
Oki 24 hour race Lake Pupuke
R Class National Championship Leander Trophy, 13to 16 Feb 2014
R Class National Championship Leander Trophy
YNZ Hansa Class Training Clinic- Waitara, 14 Feb 2014
These clinics will be aimed at developing novice sailors and growing the fleet size and skill at domestic regattas and the National Championships. They will focus on Hansa 2.3, 303 and Liberty, but may extend to the Paralympic classes (supporting people transitioning into the classes) in some regions.
Noelex 25 National Championship, 14 to 16 Feb 2014
2014 Noelex 25 National Championships
RSX and Techno Windsurfing Nationals and Bic Techno Oceanics, 14 to 16 Feb 2014
RSX and Techno Windsurfing Nationals and Bic Techno Oceanics
H28's Promotion Day, 15 Feb 2014
On February 15th an H28's Promotion Day will be held with example yachts available for public viewing (10 am - 3 pm) at the Viaduct Basin (in front of Emirates Team NZ base), Auckland.
Port Nicholson Regatta incl PHRF Nationals, 21 to 24 Feb 2014
Port Nicholson Regatta 2014 including PHRF National Championship. Keelboats, sportsboats and trailer yachts welcome for 3 days of competitive racing on Wellington Harbour.
470 National Championships 2014, 21 to 23 Feb 2014
2014 470 Nationals
Tauranga Regatta 2014, 22 to 23 Feb 2014
Open to all centreboard classes including Techno and RS:X. Single sailor $40 One day $20 Family $40 plus $30 for each additional boat 2-handed boats $60
New Zealand Open Keelboat Nationals, 28 to 2 Mar 2014
New Zealand Open Keelboat Nationals