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Yachting NZ: Briefings - August 10: Young Kiwis on the podium; Regional roundup and more

by Michael Brown / Yachting NZ 11 Aug 2022 14:36 NZST 10 March 2022
Kiwi Youth teams well placed at the the start of the 49er Youth Worlds - Lake Como © Renato Tebaldi

Briefings August 10, 2022

It's fair to say a bunch of young New Zealand sailors have been flying the flag high overseas with a series of top results internationally. We feature three of those successes from the past fortnight in this edition of Briefings, from skiffs and dinghies to match racing. We also bring you the latest Regional Roundup, a look at the life of former Olympian Mark Paterson and a reminder to get your nominations through for this year's Aon Yachting Excellence Awards.

As always, let us know if you've got any news or suggestions by emailing michaelb@yachtingnz.org.nz

Regional Roundup - Membership renewal

The Yachting New Zealand regional development managers take a look at what has been happening in their areas and also suggest now is the perfect time for membership renewals. Keep Reading 

Eight bells: Mark Paterson remembered

Former Olympian and world champion Mark Paterson was a fierce competitor who was a prodigiously talented sailor. Keep Reading 

Double success at 49er and 49erFX junior worlds

Even a massive thunderstorm during the team pack-up couldn't take the shine off New Zealand's results at the 49er, 49erFX and Nacra 17 junior world champs. Keep Reading

Renew your Advanced Sea Survival certificate

Sea survival training is a mandatory requirement for skippers and 30 percent of crew heading offshore, or competing in category 1 races. Keep Reading

Vento Racing overcome drama to win Gov's Cup

There were times when Jordan Stevenson and his Vento Racing team felt higher powers were conspiring against them before they went on to win the 55th sailing of the Governor's Cup in Newport Beach recently. Keep Reading

Female athlete mentor programme proves a hit 

A new women's high performance mentor programme has helped connect top Olympic campaigners with a number of talented youngsters. Keep Reading

Situations vacant - see the latest listings

There are loads of listings on our situations vacant page, including opportunities as club managers, coaches and sail makers. Keep Reading

Elliott 5.9 Southern Circuit series confirmed

The Elliott 5.9 class is in a strong position and has now finalised the dates for the newly inaugurated Elliot 5.9 Southern Circuit. Keep Reading

Still time to get Excellence Awards nominations in

Nominations for this year's Aon Yachting Excellence Awards close at the end of the month and are a great chance to recognise someone at your club. Keep Reading

Kiwi eSailors prove too slick for the Aussies

The Kiwis proved too strong again, taking out the VMG Trans-Tasman eSailing Championships on Sunday night for a second time in as many years. Keep Reading

Armit claims bronze at ILCA 6 youth worlds

Caleb Armit rounded out his youth sailing career in impressive fashion with bronze at the ILCA 6 Youth World Championships in Houston recently. Keep Reading

Top blokarters coming to NZ for world champs

Another world event is coming to New Zealand, with the Blokart world championships due to be hosted in Manawatu next month. Keep Reading

See the latest episode of the World Sailing Show

The monthly World Sailing Show is back and can be found on their YouTube channel, with news, profiles and racing highlights from around the world. Watch Here

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