Day 2 Laser Nats Racing Abandoned
Racing was abandoned today, Day 2 of the 2014 Laser Nationals due to a strong Southwesterly airflow all day. Continue reading
Category Archives: Event Reports
Race 1 – Race Officers Nightmare
The day started as forecast with a fresh southerly gusting to 30 knots on course at launch time. After a few teething problems the fleet headed out with the prospect of 2 races in challenging conditions, with strong gusts in … Continue reading
Race 1 Prov Result 2014 Laser Nats
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Day 1 Laser Nationals Underway
Sailors have just headed out ‘the Cut’ as wind conditions postpone the scheduled 1pm first start of the 2014 NZMT Turbochargers NZ Laser National Championship for the 97 competitors. You can check local conditions at http://www.portnelson.co.nz/shipping-information/harbour-conditions/. Continue reading
Laser South Island Championships held in perfect sailing weather!
Nelson Yacht Club members cleaned up at the South Island Laser Championships held in Nelson over the weekend of the 14th & 15th December 2013. Tasman Bay turned on the conditions, with 15-18kt Sea Breezes and nice waves under hot … Continue reading
NYC Success at the Nelson Marlborough Regional Championships!
The Optimist fleets at the Nelson Marlborough Regional Championships in Picton over the weekend proved a happy hunting ground for Nelson Yacht Club and the Mangin family in particular! In the Open Fleet, Hannah Mangin showed some excellent form, moving … Continue reading
‘Smiles for Sails’ last weeks to book your dental appointment
Its a win win with the “Smiles for Sails” fundraiser. When you visit Nelson Dentist and NYC member Andrew Meffan, he’ll help you maintain your ‘Smile’ with his dental work AND Andrew will DONATE EVERY DOLLAR YOU SPEND up to … Continue reading
First Aid Course – Free
Triple 1 is doing a free first aid course for NYC members. We need members who would be interested in doing this. The dates are 3,8,10,22 September from 5.30pm – 9pm (you only attend 1 course, so send me your … Continue reading
Volunteers for road-side D.I.Y. make-over!
We’re giving the Yacht Club building a makeover to make it more attractive from the road. Come along and volunteer your D.I.Y. skills from 9am on Saturday 10th August. BYO tools to help re-do the front garden and spruce up … Continue reading
Congratulations to our 2013 Prize Giving Trophy Winners
The season prize giving, AGM and a mid winter roast dinner buffet was held on 14 July 2013 in the Aurora Lounge. The 2012/2013 successes were celebrated and awards presented by Commodore David Gibbs and club Patron Dennis Win. Congratulations … Continue reading