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Perfect conditions today made for some very fair and tactical team sailing. Managed to complete three round robins in both the Open Fleet and Girls Fleet. Great sailing from all teams, many close calls but luckily no major boat damage (except for a broken rudder and minor hull damage). Good team spirit from Canberra and Cook Island Girls, lovely to hear their singing across the course. Today we had a full 10 hours of non-stop racing, sunburn and a few laughs, looking forward

Today was the beginning of the Pacific Rim Regatta and it started off with a blow. Only got 4 races in before having to postpone the racing until 1pm. In the afternoon the wind dropped off and was light. There was a close race between Kerikeri and Kristin, with Kristin finishing 1,3,6. Leading the girls is New Plymouth, with Kristin and Kerikeri tied for the open fleet. Only half a round robin was completed today, due to the changing conditions causing racing to be called off

A one-day team sailing umpires’ seminar is being held at Sandspit Yacht Club, Sandspit, Warkworth, on Sunday 25 th September, immediately prior to the 2016 Pacific Rim Inter-Schools Team Sailing Championships (Interdoms). This seminar was originally organised for a number of young people from the regions, to act as junior umpires at the event, to try and bring them up to speed, so they can go back home and encourage others. However, it has now been opened to other prospectiv

Day one of South Pacific Teams Regatta – Cook Islands verses NZ. Looking forward to a day on the water with lots of sunshine breaking through and light wind conditions. The sailors are all in high spirits and forming some great friendships with fellow sailing mates.

Our long-time supporter and event helper, Margaret Park has been awarded a Life Time Award from the Canterbury Yachting Association – Congratulations from all at NZTSA. http://www.stuff.co.nz/the-press/sport/81421164/champion-crew-win-canterbury-yachtie-of-the-year-award-after-national-title

Confirmation of dates for the 2017 Secondary Schools Nationals – as for this year, Registration and Briefing on the Saturday afternoon (22nd April). Start of racing Sunday 23rd April, through to and including Friday 28 April (Prize-giving in the evening), with just half day sailing (start 13:00) again on ANZAC Day (Tuesday 25th) – total 5 1/2 days sailing. Venue Algies Bay, Warkworth, as previously notified. Team sailing Umpires’ course Friday 21st and Saturday 22nd, probably

Photos by Susanna

Congratulations to Kerikeri High School Open team on winning the regatta, followed by Kristin School in 2nd place and Wentworth College 3rd. Top Girls team Napier Girls’ High School, 2nd girls’ team and top of the silver fleet Diocesan School for Girls and 3rd New Plymouth Girls High School. Bronze fleet winners Glendowie College.