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What will the weather do?

There is heaps on this weekend in our little world. Harken Young 88 Nationals, M-Class Arch Logan Memorial, King and Queen of the Harbour Paddling Race and the list goes

12′ Skiff Queen of the Waves!

Saturday saw the Auckland Skiff League hold its annual “Queen of the Waves” race day. Each boat gets a female/lady/chick/babe/girl/women to join them for a day of friendly, but highly

Coast New Zealand Etchells Nationals

Andrew Wills, Anatole Masfen and Matt Kelway sailing Feng Shui (Royal Akarana Yacht Club) have taken out the 2016 Coast New Zealand Etchells Nationals Championship after six races. Video filmed

2016 Harken Young 88 Nationals

The 2016 Harken Young 88 Nationals are happening on the 9-10th April. The Young 88’s are one of the most competitive fleets in New Zealand, and with regular racing, the

What are you doing this Easter?

If you’re an Optimist sailor you know that Easter mean’s the biggest Opti event of the year: The Nationals! All the training, travelling, ranking regattas, coaching, club sailing for the

Going Solo

Ever struggled to find the 8, 10, or 12 crew needed for a keelboat? Tired of listening to excuses like “I have to mow the lawns” and “I’ve got to

ANZ Sail Fiji is ON!

The Royal Akarana Yacht Club race from Auckland to Denarau, known as ANZ Sail Fiji, is definitely going ahead as the race will bring tourism to the area which will

My Flying Fifteen Fun Fair

Last weekend I was invited to crew on a Flying 15 for Oceanbridge Sail Auckland. Crew… As my close friends will know, this position isn’t my strength. My fragile office

A True Gentleman

With a heavy heart I type these words… Australian sailing icon, champion, sportsman, but above all those things, a true gentleman, has passed away. Roger Hickman, a one of kind

Red Bull Foiling Generation in Auckland

Who’s getting excited?! The Red Bull Foiling Generation is coming to Auckland! 2-6 March 2016 – Westhaven Marina See what it’s like to fly on a foiling Phantom!http://www.redbull.com/en/stories/1331756441465/see-what-it’s-like-to-fly-on-a-foiling-phantom Posted by

Young Guns inbound!

Young Guns (FB35) is finally coming home to New Zealand. She’s been packed up and is waiting to be loaded on Monday for a four day journey to Auckland. It's

Anyon wins 2016 Nespresso Match Race

George Anyon and his crew of Logan Andresen (main), Josh Wijohn (trim) and Patrick Haybittle (bow) have taken out the 2016 Nespresso Youth International Match Racing Cup hosted by the