Rohan Lord won the 41st edition of the RSA Laser Regatta at Panmure Lagoon Sailing Club.

Time out on the water is invaluable for young sailors but they can often learn just as much on a whiteboard.

In our regular feature on the regions, regional support officer Wayne Holdt looks at what's been going on in the central region.

Sam Meech and Paul Snow-Hansen and Dan Willcox added two more medals from the World Cup regatta in Hyeres to round out a very successful event for New Zealand's sailors.

New Zealand sailors collected a full set of medals at the World Cup regatta in Hyeres overnight (NZ time) with a gold, silver and bronze and the prospect of more tonight.

Alex Maloney and Molly Meech will be racing for gold tonight (NZ time) in the medal race of the 49erFX at the World Cup regatta in Hyeres.

Plenty of high scores are being recorded as sailors struggle with the light winds at the World Cup in Hyeres but a handful of New Zealanders are in medal contention as the regatta moves into the final stages.

Alex Maloney and Molly Meech won two races in the 49erFX on the second day in Hyeres. Photo: Sailing Energy / World Sailing. 

Eight New Zealand crews were in the top 10 but it wasn't without its challenges on a tricky first day of racing at the World Cup regatta in Hyeres.

Who says racing is the only way to acquire sailing skills?