Auckland

Sail Auckland 2011 NOR published and entry open (RS:X)

New Zealand’s top Olympic campaigners will be in action on home territory and organisers extend a warm invitation to their trans-Tasman and other international rivals to take part in some exiting racing in our world class sailing waters.

Racing commences on Thursday 3rd of February at 1100 hours off Auckland’s North Shore beaches on three separate course areas for all but the Paralympic classes, which will get underway the following day on a course on Auckland’s Waitemata.

National Freestyle Champs results - full report to follow

Round 1 Friday
1. Thomas Davies 2. Tom Taylor 3. Pete Smith 4. Lawrence Carey 5. Bruce Sellar 6. Jill Cooper
Round 2 Saturday
1. Thomas Davies 2. Tom Taylor 3. Lawrence Carey 4. Pete Smith 5. Jill Cooper 6. Bruce Sellar
OVERALL RESULTS
1. Thomas Davies 2. Tom Taylor 3. Pete Smith 4. Lawrence Carey 5. Bruce Sellar 6. Jill Cooper
Full report soon.

Millennium Lodge

Purpose built accommodation for Sporting teams. Situated in a hub of sports facilities on site and in the local region, the Millennium Institute is located 5-10 minutes from a myriad of sporting venues.

National Freestyle Champs day 1

Long day on the water today, total of 7 heats sailed and top three after the first day are: 1. Thomas Davies 2.Tom Taylor 3.Pete Smith
Conditions were 5.3-5.8 weather, gusty at times but overall pretty good. Yes, entry numbers are a bit low, but hey we are just starting something here....If you don't do something it's never gonna happen! Location for tomorrow is Pt Chev and skippers meeting is set at 9.30am
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AWA party and prize giving (Freestyle Nationals)

We’re kicking the season off with a party to celebrate all that wind that we’ve just had combined with the prize giving for the Freestyle Nationals on Saturday night. If you’re planning on coming can you please let me know so that we can cater for the right number of people.

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!!