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Entries open for the 71st Zephyr Nationals in Nelson

70th Zephyr National Championship. Day 4. Sunday 15 March. Photo: Suellen Hurling / Live Sail DiePhoto Credit: Suellen Hurling / Live Sail Die

The Notice of Race is out and entries are now open for the 71st Zephyr Nationals, hosted by Nelson Yacht Club.

The 2027 Zephyr National Championship runs from 4 to 7 March. If you're thinking of heading to Nelson with your Zephyr, now's the time to get the Notice of Race open and get your entry in.

At the 70th Zephyr Nationals at Howick Sailing Club, 55 sailors lined up for a chance at the title, that was eventually taken out by Rod Dawson. Rod has confirmed that he will be in Nelson to defend his title.

There's also news on the sponsorship front. Maritime law firm Dawson & Associates has been announced as headline sponsor of the 2027 NZ Zephyr National Championships.

70th Zephyr National Championship. Day 4. Sunday 15 March. Photo: Suellen Hurling / Live Sail DiePhoto Credit: Suellen Hurling / Live Sail Die

I'll bring you more as the entry list builds (my name is already on the list) and the event gets closer. In the meantime, the Notice of Race and entry details are on the Nelson Yacht Club website - so don't beat around the bush - if you know you're going, then help out the organisers by getting your entry in early so they can plan and put on the best regatta possible.

It's going to be a humdinger!

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