Alex Maloney and Molly Meech will leave Porto "pretty happy" after claiming bronze at the 49erFX world championships overnight (NZ time) but already have their sights on climbing a couple more steps of the podium next year.

Cartwheels, capsizes and cancellations were the order of the day at the 49er and 49erFX world championships in Porto but Alex Maloney and Molly Meech are still in sight of their second world title.

The Richmond Yacht Club's Friday Night Special fun races get underway next month and run through until the end of March.

Alex Maloney and Molly Meech enjoyed a near-flawless day in challenging conditions to extend their lead at the 49erFX world championships in Porto overnight (NZ time).

Alex Maloney and Molly Meech brushed aside two days of waiting around to take an early lead at the 49er and 49erFX world championships in Porto overnight (NZ time).

The Coastal Classic is one of this country's biggest yacht races and now there's a chance to tag on some racing in the Bay of Islands the following weekend.

Registrations are open for the Yachting New Zealand Youth Trials to be held at the Manly Sailing Club from October 11-15.

Member card holders can enjoy a fantastic 20 percent discount and free delivery on Lawson’s Dry Hills wine.

This year’s 49er world championships will be a little different to those of the recent past, not least of all because Peter Burling and Blair Tuke won’t win.

The Adastra Foundation invites talented young people living in the Waikato who are dedicated and achieving in music, performing arts and sports to apply for their scholarship awards.