Auckland

YachtingNZ looking for support for development at Takapuna Beach

Message from YNZ: As many of you will be aware Yachting New Zealand, with the support and drive of the Harbour Access Trust (HAT) (The developer) are endeavouring to build a High performance Centre and new headquarters in conjunction with a secure hard stand for Olympic Classes at Takapuna Beach. We need lots of support for this first stage so please file a submission in support of the Yachting New Zealand Hard stand application and forward to whoever you can, requesting they do the same. Read full article for application details and submission form.

Windsurfing - Youth Slalom Clinic

Despite a lack of wind, and several showers coming through, a good time was had by all at the youth slalom clinic. The spot prizes from Carbon Art went down a treat, and at the end a Carbon Art slalom board came out for a spin – it was apparently “amazing!” Here are a few photos from the day .. http://youth.windsurfingnz.org/

Youth Windsurfing Slalom Clinic - change of venue!

Due to wind conditions and safety concerns, the youth slalom clinic which is being held this Saturday, December 17th, will be at LAKE PUPUKE instead of Takapuna Beach as originally advertised. Same start time, 11am. Remember Alan of Madloop is based at the lake and has gear to hire if you need it.

Elements Watersports Tauranga - What's new this Season

Youth - School holidays and Term 4
Check out our upcoming Youth courses below or visit our website to find out more http://www.elementsonline.co.nz/default.aspx?page=activities.schools

Learn to Windsurf - Start Windsurfing Course
This Windsurfing course is the perfect introduction for juniors
(8 to 18 year olds) wanting to Learn to Windsurf.
Our Beginners course will give you a great introduction to the exciting sport of windsurfing.
During your course you will learn how to sail across the wind, you will learn how to tack and how to launch, set up and look after your kit.

Watersports South Pacific round of the AWA 2011/12 Slalom Series

The forecast is looking good so the Watersports South Pacific round of the 2011/12 slalom series is on this Saturday at Pt Chev. First possible race start will be at 0930 so make sure you get there early, we're going to try and get through things quickly as the tide is low mid afternoon and we also want to give everyone time to vote in the election.

2011 New Zealand Freestyle Nationals - fantastic conditions and a strong competition

The 2011 New Zealand Freestyle Nationals were once again held in Auckland with fantastic conditions and a strong group of entries.

All the way up from Wellington came Tim Haxell, Eric Torvelainen and Robert Harrison, greeted by the local Auckland freestyle scene, sunny blue sky and a building SW breeze.

Freestyle Nationals 2011 - it's all ON!

Tomorrow Sat 19 Nov at Bayswater, registration starting at 9am with first possible heat at 10am. Please note that we can only accept cash. Also we won't be allowed on the grass area with cars as we had a few issues at the last slalom event. So please unload and park up on the road! The forecast is looking really good for tomorrow, so we are trying to get a result by tomorrow afternoon with an optional expression session on Sunday. Any questions please get in touch Alexander 021 14 22 830

Volvo Ocean Race stopover volunteers wanted

The Auckland Stopover team is now recruiting volunteers to work in all areas both on and off the water before, during and after the Stopover. “We have planned a fantastic Race Village, wonderful facilities for the competing crews and a great entertainment programme for the visiting public,” says Port Director Tom Mayo. “Now we are looking for volunteers to work with us to deliver something really special.”
http://www.volvooceanraceauckland.com/

Getting into the new season - Wakatere BC is running a entry level windsurfing program

Sail-World's camera was down at Wakatere BC on Auckland's North Shore, at Narrowneck to catch the young sailors on the water. The club is also running a entry level windsurfing program, with oversight from a few top board sailors in the area, plus coaches. Today the windsurfing group was headed off on a cruise to Rough Rock at the entrance to the inner Waitemata Harbour.
http://www.sail-world.com/NZ/Opening-Day-Images:-Getting-into-the-new-se...