23rd & 24th – Perfect Sailing Weather!

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What a weekend, I’ve had a number of comments to the effect of “Wow! All the boats on the water looked so good on Saturday!”. What a great day for sailing it was. The Learn to Sail side of the … Continue reading

NYC Success at the Nelson Marlborough Regional Championships!

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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

NYC Sailor Dave Shaw dominates the PT Interdominion Champs again!

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Nelson Yacht Club’s Dave Shaw dominated the fleet at the Swire Shipping Paper Tiger International Regatta at Muritai Yacht Club over Easter. Wellington provided it’s usual dose of wind over the weekend resulting in many broken boats! The first day … Continue reading

Kaiteriteri Regatta – A wee write up from Chris.

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Representatives from Yacht clubs in Nelson, the Marlborough Sounds, Motueka and Golden Bay met over the weekend of March 9/10 for some friendly racing and aquatic enjoyment! Light winds and lots of sunshine provided ideal conditions for a wide range … Continue reading

Nelson Yacht Club was on the More FM Sports Bulletin this weekend!

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I had to wake up early and skype my parents to warm up my voice on Saturday morning… for short segment on the More FM Sports Bulletin. Ummmm….. errrrrr…..it is never very nice to hear your own voice on the … Continue reading

FF & FD National Champs – Final Results

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Flying Fifteen – Final Results Flying Dutchman – Final Results FD & FF handicap results – final Nelson Mail Article – “World Class Pair Sail to their 10th Title” Flying Fifteen & Flying Dutchman National Champs – Event Info Continue reading

Tanner Cup Prize-giving

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From left to right: Cameron Moss of Murrays Bay Sailing Club – Winner of the Gisborne Cup (2nd Place in the New Zealand Inter-Provincial P Class Championships) Leonard Takahashi-Fry of Wanganui Sailing Club – Winner of the Tanner Cup (1st … Continue reading

Hannah Mangin out training in her P Classssss….

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Hannah was out in a nice sea breeze yesterday afternoon practising hard in her P Class. With the P Class nationals fast approaching in January, we’d love to see as many people as possible getting hold of a P Class … Continue reading

Nelson & Marlborough Regional Championships Results!

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Many thanks to everyone involved in a fantastic weekend of racing! Please click on this link for the full results. Nelson Marlborough Regional Champs Results Saturday saw a South-West change come through just as the first sailors were heading out … Continue reading