Int Moth Worlds - Zhik returns to its spiritual home at 2017 Worlds Int Moth Worlds - Zhik returns to its spiritual home at 2017 Worlds Zhik is returning to its roots as the official clothing sponsor of the 2017 McDougall McConaghy Moth World Championships Zhik, the innovative sailing apparel specialist, is returning to its roots as the official clothing sponsor of the 2017 McDougall McConaghy Moth World Championships. And, ten years on, the Moths are returning to their spiritual home on Lake Garda. Zhik and the International Moth class are virtually synonymous with each other. by Lisa Ratcliffe Posted on 20 Jul Cheeki Rafiki - Douglas Innes to face retrial over manslaughter Cheeki Rafiki - Douglas Innes to face retrial over manslaughter Douglas Innes to face retrial over manslaughter The Director of Stormforce Coaching, the company that ran Cheeki Rafiki, is set to face retrial for manslaughter over the deaths of the four crew. They were 700nm from Nova Scotia, returning to Southampton after racing in Antigua when the keel feel off. It is said that previous groundings had weakened the keel bolts.... by Sail-World Posted on 17 Jul Get better wave forecasts from PredictWind and ECMWF Get better wave forecasts from PredictWind and ECMWF Predictwind is well-known for accurate wind forecasts but now leads the way with accurate wave forecasts PredictWind is well known for its world leading accurate wind forecasts, but did you know Predictwind also leads the way with accurate wave forecasts? by Predictwind Posted on 12 Jul North Sails - Trade In and Trade up - 20% discount North Sails - Trade In and Trade up - 20% discount North Sails are offering a great deal for the coming sailing season if you are looking to upgrade or replace sails North Sails are offering a great deal for the coming sailing season if you are looking to upgrade or replace sails on your yacht - racer or cruiser. Get 20% discount by trading in one of your older sails. by Sail-World.com/NZ Posted on 10 Jul A Few Rays – Sunscreen with no preservatives – brilliant! A Few Rays – Sunscreen with no preservatives – brilliant! Sunscreen with no preservatives, why this is great? Sunscreen with no preservatives, why this is great? If your sunscreen has no preservatives in the formulation it will be much more skin friendly than traditional screens. However, the vast majority of sunscreens are water based and require the addition of preservatives in order to keep them microbe free and usable for longer. by Indepthskincare Posted on 28 Jun New Zealand - A History of Innovation New Zealand - A History of Innovation It takes more than great sailors to win the Americas Cup, although you need those too. It takes more than great sailors to win the Americas Cup, although you need those too. The AC is always won by the fastest boat, it’s an old cliche, but it’s true. To be the best you need to be a leader in your field, not a follower. by Rod Dawson Posted on 28 Jun A few rays – Remember the Ozone Hole A few rays – Remember the Ozone Hole The Ozone Hole is over Antarctica and New Zealand too. The Ozone Hole is over Antarctica and New Zealand and Australia too. “For nearly a billion years, Ozone molecules in the atmosphere have protected life on Earth from the effects of ultraviolet rays”. by Indepthskincare Posted on 28 Jun A Few Rays – What to know about your skin? A Few Rays – What to know about your skin? Skin has evolved over the millions of years to keep water outside of the body out Skin has evolved over the millions of years to keep water outside of the body out, while keeping the moisture we have in our body in. That’s a good thing right? – So we don’t blow up every time we take a swim or go out in the rain. Likewise so we don’t dry up in the sun. by Indepthskincare Posted on 25 Jun A Few Rays - Go Faster! A Few Rays - Go Faster! How the right sunscreen can make the boat go faster How the right sunscreen can make the boat go faster A good sunscreen is a very necessary part of the sailor’s equipment. When the sunscreen works really well and the sailor using it can do a multi-day regatta without burning or distraction, then that is a piece of equipment worth having. by Indepthskincare Posted on 24 Jun A Few Rays – Moisturising, Anti-Aging Action … A Few Rays – Moisturising, Anti-Aging Action … Consistent moisturising sun protection has an anti-aging action Consistent moisturising sun protection has an anti-aging action Out on a boat, sailors are exposed to extreme conditions for their skin. There are UV rays from the sun, hopefully some wind if you are a sailor, and the drying effects from wet and dry cycles during the course of your day by Indepthskincare Posted on 23 Jun MarinePlus expands distribution of exclusive brands and Sales Team MarinePlus expands distribution of exclusive brands and Sales Team Melbourne-based wholesaler MarinePlus has welcomed on board two new Sales Executives Melbourne-based wholesaler MarinePlus has welcomed on board two new Sales Executives as it expands its stable of quality marine equipment throughout Australia. by Tristan Campbell Posted on 20 Jun A Few Rays - Being smart in the sun. Are you? A Few Rays - Being smart in the sun. Are you? “Sunblock” …it’s a name we throw about when talking about sun protection creams. “Sunblock” …it’s a name we throw about when talking about sun protection creams. And that’s fine so long as you realise, the product most people call ‘sunblock’ is more accurately described as a ‘sunscreen’. A sunscreen only filters the suns burning UVB and UVA rays relative to the SPF strength of the product, a sunblock would be complete shade by Indepthskincare Posted on 20 Jun Accommodation still available for fans to see the America's Cup Match Accommodation still available for fans to see the America's Cup Match Mondo Travel's Gray Gibson has just returned from Bermuda to take in the opening phases of the 35th America's Cup. Mondo Travel's Gray Gibson has just returned from Bermuda to take in the opening phases of the 35th America's Cup. He say that Mondo Travel still have accommodation for the last week of the Americas Cup for fans to experience Emirates Team New Zealand competing for the America's Cup. by Grray Gibson and Sail-World.com/nz Posted on 14 Jun A Few Rays- Calculate how long your sunscreen lasts. A Few Rays- Calculate how long your sunscreen lasts. Confused by SPF's? It’s easy to calculate how long you will be protected by using the following process. Exposure to the sun is a serious issue for all those who venture on the water. Confused by SPF's? It’s easy to calculate how long you will be protected by using the following process. by Indepthskincare Posted on 14 Jun True Kit catamarans in time with latest sailing trends in Bermuda True Kit catamarans in time with latest sailing trends in Bermuda True Kit are here with much of the sailing world in Bermuda, enjoying this exciting America’s Cup True Kit are here with much of the sailing world in Bermuda, enjoying this exciting America’s Cup and the incredible speeds that these boats get up to. The development of sailing technology over the last 15 years has been astounding – foiling is definitely here to stay – and I’m sure the amazing advances we’re seeing in Bermuda will eventually trickle down to the boats the rest of us sail. by Rod Dawson, True Kit Posted on 14 Jun A Few Rays – Moisturising, Anti-Aging Action … A Few Rays – Moisturising, Anti-Aging Action … Consistent moisturising sun protection has an anti-aging action Consistent moisturising sun protection has an anti-aging action Out on a boat, sailors are exposed to extreme conditions for their skin. There are UV rays from the sun, hopefully some wind if you are a sailor, and the drying effects from wet and dry cycles during the course of your day by Indepthskincare Posted on 8 Jun A Few Rays – Hypo-allergenic sunscreens, a must have for some A Few Rays – Hypo-allergenic sunscreens, a must have for some Allergic reaction to sunscreen can be avoided if you know what to use Allergic reaction to sunscreen can be avoided if you know what to use A standard hypo-allergenic sunscreen will be designed to reduce the chance of allergic reaction by limiting ingredients in the formulation that cause the irritation. by Indepthskincare Posted on 31 May America's Cup - Predictwind has special weather data for Bermuda America's Cup - Predictwind has special weather data for Bermuda Looking for a definitive source of weather during the America’s Cup in Bermuda this coming month? Looking for a definitive source of weather during the America’s Cup in Bermuda this coming month? PredictWind has the perfect solution. With our four world leading weather models the trends for race day can be forecasted with more confidence than ever before. by Nick Olson Posted on 27 May Yamaha voted most trusted marine engine brand 2017! Yamaha voted most trusted marine engine brand 2017! Yamaha Motor New Zealand takes top spot as New Zealand’s Most Trusted Marine Engine Brand for 2017! The results of the Reader’s Digest annual Most Trusted Brands Survey are out, and for the first time ever includes a Marine engine category, with Yamaha Motor New Zealand taking top spot as New Zealand’s Most Trusted Marine Engine Brand for 2017! by Kim Fox Posted on 27 May Sextant Training Seminars to be run by Cruising & Navigation Assn. Sextant Training Seminars to be run by Cruising & Navigation Assn. John Croft is giving a series of training seminars on how to use the sextant at Richmond Yacht Club during June. John Croft is giving a series of training seminars on how to use the sextant at Richmond Yacht Club on the Westhaven Seawall during June. These seminars have been organised and are sponsored by CANANZ and are open to CANANZ and RYC members (free of charge). by Basil Orr Posted on 19 May