Gemma Jones and Jason Saunders are doing a good job of taming the new foiling Nacra 17 cats, sitting in second after three days of the sailing world championships test event in Aarhus.

Phil Robertson is on a roll, having won his last five regattas.

Two New Zealand crews remain in the top three after the second day of the sailing world championships test event in Aarhus overnight (NZ time).

Yachts that undertake international voyages to or from New Zealand waters, and have systems installed to carry non-permanent ballast water, will need to comply with new regulations to manage their ballast water from next month.

A lack of time in the boat together didn't stop Gemma Jones and Jason Saunders putting themselves in a strong position after the first day of the sailing world championships test event in Aarhus overnight (NZ time).

Bucklands Beach Yacht Club are looking for a new head coach for the 2017/18 season.

The O'Pen Bic class has grown in popularity in a short space of time in New Zealand and momentum doesn't look like slowing down any time soon on the back of news the Manly Sailing Club will host the 2019 O’pen Bic world championships.

The notice of race for the 2017 Yachting New Zealand Youth Trials being held at the Manly Sailing Club from October 11-15 has been published.

Peter Kadar always dreamed of competing at the Olympics, now he is helping New Zealand's top sailors achieve their Olympic ambitions.

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