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Star Sailors League Team introduction #4: “The Commonwealth Team of Maloney/Bjorn (NZL/CAN)”
New Zealand will not miss the first Star Sailors League Final in Nassau (Bahamas) with a promising young Andy Maloney taking part. The 23 year old kiwi became a Youth
Andrew Brown’s Coaching Session on Lake Pupuke
We had another awesome day at Lake Pupuke, this time hanging out with Andrew Brown, sailing dad and guru from Doyle Sails, who offers an hour of free coaching to
Life rafts no longer required for the PIC Coastal Classic
The organisers of the PIC Coastal Classic have made the decision to eliminate the requirement of life rafts or dinghies for the 119 nautical mile race from Auckland to Russell
Kohimarama Yacht Club P Class Championship
When we were out on the water on Saturday 8th December for the start of the Gold Cup Race 4, we happened to stumble upon the Kohimarama Yacht Club who
Double delight for NZ youth sailors at Kiel Week
If George Lee Rush and Seb Menzies wanted to see how they might react under pressure, they got plenty of practice on their final day at Kiel Week when they were involved in anything from a collision to Menzies going for a swim after his trapeze wire snapped.
Peter Burling challenging for Dean Barker’s job
…Duncan Johnstone / stuff.co.nz] Peter Burling states his case for Dean Barker’s job when he makes his long awaited debut for Team New Zealand in China tomorrow. Post…
The Skinner Diary
Due to popular demand (by the people who know that this video exists) here is it again. The 2014 Round North Island Race wrap up vlog of Chris Skinner describing
Entries open for 2019 Sir Peter Blake Regatta
Entries are now open to one of our most favourite Kiwi regattas! The Sir Peter Blake Regatta, hosted by Torbay Sailing Club is happening from Nov 30 – Dec 1.
Every Legendary Sailor Had to Learn to Sail
My parents have always told me to do a job that I love, as I am sure many of your parents have told you. This concept had always scared me
Join Live Sail Die as Team Coordinator!
Live Sail Die is a passionate team of sailors creating content of sailors, for sailors! It’s pretty safe to say that we are complete fizzers when it comes to our amazing sport and we are looking for a like-minded person to join the team!
Owning a Boat Sucks, but Damn I Love it!
Alright, it may appear that I am sitting on the fence with a title like that, but in all honesty, I have no regrets when it comes to owning my
Just your average Sunday
They don’t call it the “City of Sails” for nothing! On Sunday 2nd April, within about a 5nm radius, there were five different fleets racing on the beautiful Waitemata Harbour.
School Holiday Fun in Auckland
The Kiwi winter school holidays are coming up, and if you’re in Auckland, then there are a few options available to keep the kids busy during the two weeks. If
Knight Frank joins the NZ 18ft skiff fleet
Knight Frank has joined the New Zealand 18ft skiff fleet with the official launch of the team’s brand new boat. This marks the start of an exciting relationship between…
NZL Yachting Trust Youth Team day four: Gold in bag with another medal likely at ISAF Youth Worlds
With one day to go New Zealand is assured of a gold medal at the 2013 Sail First ISAF Youth Sailing World Championships now drawing to a close in Cyprus
Wet & Wild & Awesome
When the LSD ventured out for Race 1 of the PIC Marine Gold Cup, we were pretty pumped. Our ride for the day was 1,100 odd horsepower of grunt, and
Port FitzRoy – the locals are as friendly and welcoming as you will ever meet.
Spending the day [Dec 22nd] doing nothing in particular is easy to do at anchor in these pristine surroundings. As the boat swings, you can look up from a book,
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
Anarchy at Bay of Islands Sailing Week
It was the first day of racing, after a long postponement and a good swim (after spotting a hammerhead shark), we got some really good racing off! Twelve boats on
Robert Brooke awarded Life Membership of the Classic Yacht Association
A very special evening of prizegiving and celebration of a great season of sailing was topped off on Wednesday night with a presentation of Life Membership of the Classic Yacht
