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With plenty of National Championship Regattas coming up soon the January/February Calendar of sailing events is jam-packed.
Here’s a look at the up-coming sailing related events around the country for the next few weeks. See the YNZ on-line calendar for full details of these events and those on beyond that.
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Nelson Regatta , 18 Jan 2015 to 21 Jan 2015
Tasman Bay Cruising Club
Optimist Training Clinic, 19 Jan 2015 to 21 Jan 2015
This is a must not miss training camp at Worser Bay - Venue for the 2015 Optimist Nationals. Top coaches, local knowledge and training where it matters.
Hamilton Yacht Club's Optisail 2015, 19 Jan 2015 to 22 Jan 2015
Optisail - Green Fleet & Youth Sail Training Camp 2015. Four day live in camp. Come and improve your sailing
Bay of Islands Sailing Week 2015, 21 Jan 2015 to 23 Jan 2015
The Bay of Islands Sailing Week is run by volunteers. During the actual race week there can be up to sixty people giving their time and energy, resulting in one of the best regattas in New Zealand, efficiently run like a well oiled clock.
Starling coaching Workshop, 23 Jan 2015
Starling coaches forum and workshop, run by Ian Neely, YNZ Talent development manager. Course content boat speed, boat set up, starting, hiking, general coaching. Free for YNZ qualified coaches, limited numbers.
2015 New Zealand RSX and Techno National Championship, 23 Jan 2015 to 25 Jan 2015
2015 New Zealand RSX and Techno National Championship at Naval Point Club Lyttelton.
2015 Optimist & Starling Auckland Championship , 24 Jan 2015 to 26 Jan 2015
Wakatere Boating club
Ports of Auckland Anniversary Day Regatta, 26 Jan 2015
Celebrating Auckland's 175th Birthday and the very first Regatta held in Auckland this will be a truly historic event.
2015 New Zealand Finn Class National Championship, 28 Jan 2015 to 30 Jan 2015
2015 NZ Finn Class National Championships at Naval Point Club Lyttelton.
Paremata Regatta, 1 Feb 2015
Paremata Regatta is open to all boats of the Optimist Open, Optimist Green, Optimist Rainbow, P, Starling, Sunburst, Z, Laser, Windsurfer and Open Centreboard (Senior Division A, Senior Division B, and Junior) classes. Everyone is welcome!
Regatta Coach February Auckland , 3 Feb 2015 to 24 Feb 2015
Regatta Coach Course running Friday nights 5:30-9:30pm starting 13th February at Kohimarama Yacht Club (Course dates are 13th 20th 27th Feb and 6th March)
New Zealand Noelex 22 National Championship, 5 Feb 2015 to 8 Feb 2015
New Zealand Noelex 22 National Championship at Plimmerton Boating Club
2015 Sunburst National Championships, 5 Feb 2015 to 8 Feb 2015
2015 Sunburst National Championships at Muritai Yacht Club
2015 Flying Dutchman National Championship, 5 Feb 2015 to 8 Feb 2015
National Championship for the Sunburst being hosted by Nelson Yacht Club
Lake Brunner Regatta, 6 Feb 2015 to 8 Feb 2015
A minimum six race regatta open to all classes. A lively social affair on the pristine waters of Lake Brunner.
Optimist Pre Nationals Regatta, 6 Feb 2015 to 8 Feb 2015
Pre-Nationals Regatta at Worser Bay Boating Club. Racing Friday and Sunday with Teams Racing on Saturday.
Javelin National Championships, 6 Feb 2015 to 8 Feb 2015
Javelin National Championships at Takapuna Boating Club
H28's Regatta - 2015, 6 Feb 2015 to 8 Feb 2015
The H28's Regatta / Rally is an event being held over three days and involving some yacht races plus social and beach activities. It is open to any H28 yacht whether a member or not of the H28 Yacht Owners Association.
2015 Hobie and A Class Catamaran National Championships, 5 Feb 2015 to 8 Feb 2015
Being hosted by Manly Sailing Club
Zephyr Class National Championships, 9 Feb 2015 to 14 Feb 2015
Zephyr Class National Championships at Tauranga Yacht & Powerboat Club.
NESPRESSO Youth International Match Racing Championships, 12 Feb 2015 to 15 Feb 2015
Youth International Match Racing in the RNZYS Youth Training Programme Elliott 7m boats.
Noelex 25 2015 National Championships, 13 Feb 2015 to 15 Feb 2015
Noelex 25 Nationals 2014
2015 Flying 15 National Championship, 13 Feb 2015 to 15 Feb 2015
2015 Flying 15 National Championship
Waimak Regatta, 14 Feb 2015 to 15 Feb 2015
Waimak Youth Regatta and Firebug South Island Championships
Sailability Auckland Inaugural Northern Regatta, 2015, NOR, 14 Feb 2015 to 15 Feb 2015
International Federation of Disabled Sailing Classes and Sailability Classes Regatta.
New Plymouth Yacht Club Regatta, 14 Feb 2015 to 15 Feb 2015
Independant Liquor New Plymouth Yacht Club Regatta Open to all classes. Juniors: 4 races Saturday and 3 races Sunday Seniors: 3 races Saturday, 3 races Sunday. Entry fee includes a free meal to the dinner on Saturday night. Entry fee: Juniors $25, Seniors $45
2015 New Zealand R Class National Champions, 19 Feb 2015 to 22 Feb 2015
2015 New Zealand R Class National Championships
Port Nicholson Regatta incorporating PHRF Nationals, 20 Feb 2015 to 22 Feb 2015
Three day regatta for keelboats, sports boats and trailer yachts sailed on Wellington Harbour. PHRF National Championship across two divisions.
HARKEN Schools Regatta, 20 Feb 2015 to 22 Feb 2015
Is your school sailing team up for a challenge? The Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron would like to invite your school team to compete in the RNZYS Harken Schools Fleet Racing Regatta to be held on 20 - 22 February 2015.
2015 49er/49erFX National Championships, 21 Feb 2015 to 22 Feb 2015
2015 NZ 49er and 49er FX Nationals
Open Keelboat National Championship, 21 Feb 2015 to 22 Feb 2015
One Design Farr MRX Open Keelboat Championship. Won by Waka Racing in 2014. Sailied in the Northern Leading area of the Waitemata Harbour.
PLSC RSA Regatta , 22 Feb 2015
The Panmure Lagoon Sailing Club will be organising its annual RSA Regatta. The regatta is open to Laser Standard, Radial and 4.7 Classes.
2015 Oceanbridge Sail Auckland, 26 Feb 2015 to 1 Mar 2015
New Zealand's premier Olympic, Paralympic and Invited Classes Regatta being hosted by the Royal Akarana Yacht Club.
One Ton Revisited, 28 Feb 2015 to 7 Mar 2015
The One Ton is being revived!
