Windsurfing New Zealand

MetService meteorologists issued 41 severe wind warnings for land areas during the past month. This makes October 2007 the third highest month for wind warnings in New Zealand since public warnings began in 1989. Top month was October 2006, when 57 warnings were issued and second was November 2006 when 45 warnings were issued.

Finalist nominees for Sailor of the Year 2007 and Young Sailor of the Year 2007 have been announced by Yachting New Zealand.

After an exceptional twelve months for New Zealand yachting on many levels, narrowing down a list of finalists was a tough decision for the judging panel. The winners will be announced at the Yachting Excellence Awards Presentation and Dinner to be held at the Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron on Friday 16th November.