The leaderboard in the Finn class at the World Cup Series final in Marseille is starting to take shape and New Zealand's Andy Maloney and Josh Junior are right in the hunt for the medals.

The New Zealand open teams racing national championships is back after a 10-year absence from the New Zealand yachting calendar.

Erica Dawson contemplated giving up sailing altogether but now realises she has a big future in the sport.

Josh Junior and Andy Maloney continued their good run at the World Cup Series final in Marseille overnight (NZ time) with the pair sitting inside the top four after two days of racing.

The title at the 29er national championships was decided by the narrowest of margins at the weekend with the top Australian team beating Seb Lardies and Scott McKenzie on countback.

Josh Junior and Andy Maloney are in the mix after the first day of the World Cup Series final in Marseille overnight (NZ time).

Josh Junior is third after the first day in Marseille. Photo: Sailing Energy / World Sailing.

St Marys Bay is a hub of learn to sail and small boat activities within Westhaven and it's presently an area that's under consideration for resource consent

Peter Burling and his Team Brunel teammates are kicking themselves for their slow start to the Volvo Ocean Race.

About 40 yacht clubs around New Zealand have saved more than $250,000 on their running costs through making some simple changes recommended by LiteClub.

Yachting New Zealand are excited about changes to the sailing programme at the 2024 Paris Olympics but will hold off making any major campaign or strategy decisions until the format and equipment is finalised at November's World Sailing AGM.