Auckland

Harbour Sports Excellence Awards

In 2009 yachties dominated at the Harbour Sports Excellence Awards, taking out four Awards, and nominations are now open for 2010. Yacht Clubs in the region can nominate high achieving members – nomination forms and more information are available on the Harbour Sports website http://www.harboursport.co.nz/

New Zealand Freestyle Nationals Sailing Instructions for 2010.

These Sailing Instructions (SI’s) are intended to ensure that the best competitor wins through individual skill, good fortune, and quality of equipment alone, and not as a result of procedural devices or legalistic argument. The SI’s should be read in conjunction with the Notice of Race.

Auckland Slalom and Funboard Series

We will be running the 2nd Round of the Auckland Slalom Series on Saturday 25th September 2010 at Pt. Chev. High Tide is 8.30am, so first possible race start is 10.00am. The forecast is for 16 Knots Westerly.

Mission Bay Watersports is looking for windsurfer and kayak instructors

There is one full time management position for someone with windsurfing/kayaking instructor experience, as well as a boatmaster qualification and first-aid certificate. There are also several casual jobs available to help out when the bookings are busy. If you are a windsurfer without a qualification, but are keen to teach, then why not check out the WindsurfingNZ training courses. We would be happy to take on anyone who has just qualified- Then maybe you could be spending your summer earning money on the beach!!

Auckland Windsurfing Association Slalom Series 2010 Round 1

Results from the first event of the Auckland Slalom Series.

Techno Kendall Cup

The Techno Kendall Cup Regattas for 2010-11 season, the scoring system to be used, and the reporting of results, have been decided and announced by the NZ Techno Class Association Committee.

The seven Kendall Cup regattas are:
Winter Champs - Murrays Bay - 1-3 October
North Shore Champs - Takapuna - 13-14 November
Sir Peter Blake Memorial - Torbay - 4-5 December
Junior Sail Auckland - Kohimarama - 12-13 February
Auckland Centreboard Champs - Howick - 5-6 March
RS:X/Techno North Islands - Tauranga - 12-13 March
Supercity Youth Regatta - Torbay - 16-18 April

Windsurfing Instructor training - 2 day course

Sat 25 Sep 2010 - Sun 26 Sep 2010

Auckland

25/26 September 2010 - Auckland. Master Instructor, Pete Smith.
Ph/txt 0274 845010 http://www.aucklandwindsurfing.co.nz
Further dates to be confirmed. Cost: $350

Clean-Up the World Weekend 2010 - what does your sailing spot look like?

Fri 17 Sep 2010 - Sun 19 Sep 2010

Your place

In 2010, the Clean Up the World theme is “Communities caring for nature”. Participating groups will undertake activities such as protecting water sources, planting trees, reducing waste, education and awareness raising.

Clean Up the World partners with the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) to inspire and empower communities to "clean up, fix up and conserve their environment" by carrying out initiatives ranging from waste removal and tree planting to water and energy conservation projects.

YNZ - Umpire Seminars – FREE to attend

The schedule of Winter Seminars in Race Management and Instructing is drawing to a close however there are still some places available for those wishing to up skill. Both of these up-coming Umpire Seminars are FREE to attend, but you will need to register in advance.

National Youth Clinic for 2010

Tue 5 Oct 2010 - Thu 7 Oct 2010

Auckland

Registrations are invited for the first National Youth Clinic for 2010 planned for the 5th, 6th and 7th of October – one day after Winter Champs. This National Youth Clinic, to be held at Murrays Bay Sailing Club on Auckland’s North Shore, offers coaching in the 420, Laser Radial and RS:X 8.5 classes.