In July this year, the General Assembly of the International 420 Class Association (held in Karatsu, Japan), announced that the Fremantle Sailing Club had won the bid to host the 2017 International 420 Class World, Ladies World and U17 World Championships.

Yachting New Zealand Safety and Technical Officer wants to let owners of boats that hold safety category 2 & 3 certificates, and those that are intending undergoing a category 1 inspection, that there has been an amendment to the Safety Regulations of Sailing 2013 – 2016 as follows;

Yachting New Zealand has released a Guide to Offshore Personal Safety for Racing and Cruising, available to purchase now.

The Optimist Auckland NZIODA Championship will be hosted by Maraetai Sailing Club from Saturday 30th January to Sunday 1st February 2016. The regatta also includes the Auckland Champs for the Starling, P-Class and Rs Feva classes, promising a great weekend of sailing with approx. 240 boats expected.

Marsden Yacht & Boat Club is inviting registrations for their 2016 edition of the Snake Bank Classic set to take place on 30th January 2016.

It’s time to begin planning your entry for the 2016 NZ Open Keelboat National Championships.

This year the winner wins free entry into the Pacific Keel Boat Challenge – 18 to 20th March – already we have 5 * overseas entries

The governing body of sailing worldwide, formerly known as ISAF, has officially announced its rebrand to 'World Sailing - A Sport for Life'.

Yachting New Zealand is proud to announce a partnership with Melanoma New Zealand, the not-for-profit organisation offering a national network of information and support, with a mission to save lives and support those affected by melanoma.

Welcome to my final update for 2015! As we head into the festive season I have some great news from the Yachting New Zealand team.

At just 14 years of age Josh was pushing the vey experienced Scott Leith (4 x world laser masters champion)  to the max in every race of the Laser Radial class. To be competitive against such proven and experienced sailors is a rare talent, however those who have watched his rise may not be so surprised.