Daylight saving starts! Now you can sail every day after work/school - yee ha!

Sun 28 Sep 2014

New Zealand

For those of you who aren't already sailing, time to dig out your gear, air your wetsuit (phew!), shake out the wetas, check lines, check booms etc. for corrosion, check boards and sails for that damage you were going to fix over the winter, check your mates, check your local and national club calendars, check your flexibility / fitness ...

Windsurfing NZ Public Liability Insurance update 2014-2015

The latest insurance documents have been uploaded - although the current policy expires today we have an extension for 2 weeks while the policy is rolled over. This policy covers Windsurfing NZ and all its affiliated clubs and associations. It also covers kitesurfing activities.

Windsurfers and coach announced as Life Members of Yachting New Zealand

At their AGM today YNZ President Jan Dawson announced that all Olympic Medallists are to be made Life Members of YNZ. Barbara Kendall was made a Life Member in 2011, so the new windsurfing Life Members are Aaron McIntosh, Bruce Kendall and Tom Ashley. Also included is Grant Beck, NZ's most successful Olympic sailing coach (windsurfing), so a big boost for windsurfing and well deserved recognition. Congratulations from Windsurfing NZ!

2012 New Zealand Formula Nationals - full results

FORMULA NATIONALS 2012

Manly Yacht Club

Overall Results

New Zealand RS:X and Techno Nationals 17-20 Feb 2011 - NOR and Entry form available

The RS:X and Techno Nationals NOR and Entry forms are now available online. Visit the appropriate class site.
http://techno.windsurfingnz.org/nationals-17-20-feb-2011/
http://rsx.windsurfingnz.org/nationals-17-20-feb-2011/

New Zealand RSX and Techno Nationals

Thu 17 Feb 2011 - Sun 20 Feb 2011

Manly - Auckland

NOR and Entry Form now available with details

http://techno.windsurfingnz.org/nationals-17-20-feb-2011/

http://rsx.windsurfingnz.org/nationals-17-20-feb-2011/

http://www.manlysailingclub.org.nz/

The archive - stories and other things from the past ...

These are stories and other materials from the past which are worth preserving and retelling. I will add to this section as material comes to hand, but feel free to send us anything that you think is of value or interest.

Details of New Zealand National Ocean Water Sports Centre announced

Takapuna Beach was today confirmed as the venue for the National Ocean Water Sports Centre (NOWSC) by the Minister of Sport and Recreation the Hon. Murray McCully and North Shore City Mayor, Andrew Williams. Speaking at the nearby Takapuna Boating Club, the Minister confirmed that the $8million facility would cater for Sailing, Triathlon and Ocean Kayaking. The area is also used for a myriad of other ocean sports including ocean swimming, kite surfing, surfboats and surfing.

Investment in Outdoor Recreation - the next step for Windsurfing NZ

What outcomes are being sought?
SPARC is seeking applications that will ultimately lead to increased long-term participation by young people, through:
1. improving organisational capability that leads to more effective service delivery;
2. improving national leadership to better co-ordinate delivery of outdoor recreation;
3. developing skills and knowledge to participate in outdoor recreation, by deliverers of opportunities.
SPARC is not seeking proposals to create more participation opportunities, unless they address at least one of the three outcomes referred to above. Read on ...

Sea Week - clean up your local sailing spot

Sun 7 Mar 2010 - Sun 14 Mar 2010

Wherever you sail

Around the country DOC and other organisations run events and activities to help people discover what’s special about our ocean and how they can make a difference. From marine-themed trips to beach clean-ups and coastal plantings, there are plenty of opportunities for you to take part.