Bad weather hampered the final day of the Laser national championships on Lake Taupo but a host of new title winners were found.

World Sailing has announced that the 2017 Youth Sailing World Championships will be held during December in either Australia, Argentina or China.

A great opportunity exists for interested NZL participants to gain their NZ Certificate in National 420/470 measurement and for current measurers to update their credentials.

Yachting New Zealand Youth Head Coach

APPLICATION CLOSING DATE – 5pm, Friday 10th February, 2017

LOCATION:                AUCKLAND, Takapuna

The Bay of Islands Sailing Week regatta is the biggest event of its kind in New Zealand and was described by yachting commentator Peter Montgomery last year as "the best big boat regatta" in the country. 

Francesco Kayrouz is like a lot of young Kiwi sailors - he wants to win an Olympic medal and then move into the America’s Cup.

The 40th edition of the Round North Island two-handed race will get under way from the Devonport Yacht Club on February 25.

The next crop of potential America’s Cup sailors has been identified with the naming of the NZL Sailing Team for this year’s Red Bull Youth America’s Cup.

As the Port Chalmers Yacht Club prepares to celebrate its 125th birthday, Otago Daily Times reporter — and club member — Chris Morris explores its history.

Last year youth prevailed at the Hartley 16 national championships but this time experience and wisdom won over with Robin Williams and Mike Insley emerging as winners aboard Shaking Laundry.