The Royal Port Nicholson Yacht Club has been the hub for water-based activities on Wellington Harbour for more than a century and continues to offer the chance for people to take to the water in the capital.

The Whangarei Girls and Boys High School teams dished up the closest match at last month's three-day team's regatta at the Kerikeri Cruising Club as they battled for bragging rights.

James Barnett and Sam Street have a better idea of what they need to do if they are to compete at the top level following a busy period of two world 420 competitions in the last six weeks.

New Zealand sailors started the year in perfect fashion, winning both the boy's and girl's titles at the 29er world championships in Hong Kong.

New Zealand's top two Nacra 17 crews have been joined by three international combinations in Auckland this summer in a remarkable show of allegiance. 

Win a money-can’t-buy experience to race with team AkzoNobel on their VO65 race boat in Auckland.

The Royal Akarana Yacht Club will tap into Rod Davis' vast experience after the former Olympian and America's Cup skipper was appointed the club's sailing director.

Boaties are asked to play their part in helping stop of the spread of pests and diseases. 

Boaties are being encouraged to help protect Northland’s harbours by disposing of their sewage properly as the busy boating season continues.

One is built to be have as many as 50 onboard and the other is designed to be raced singlehanded but the two will come together next week for a special celebration.