Queen’s Birthday Weekend saw a very successful Second G.J. Gardner Open Team Sailing Championship held at Kerikeri Cruising Club. This event is about keeping everyone involved in team racing post school days, however open entry encourages teams to find additional sailors. The Team names reflected this spirit being Knot Likely, Sucking Fail, Thievery, Young Guns, Wasted Seamen, RNZYS, Reach Arounds, Wellington, Black Fern Racing, Kiwi Team Racing and Tacktix. Reuben Corbett wa

There are 28 teams entered for this year’s regatta.A few reminders for the lead up & before the holidays start: Registration and weigh-in Saturday 20 th April 1300 – 1730 at the Mahurangi East Community Centre, Hamatana Road, Snells Beach.Briefing will also be at the Community Centre, the doors will open just before 6pm. .As per the NOR, there will be daily briefings at 8:15am at SYC, Algies Bay, except ANZAC Day when it will be at 11:00am, for 12 noon race start. If you are

No racing Day 3 at Picton due to lack of wind.

Day 1 2 RRs almost completed, except for 1 silver fleet race, which was deferred until day 2 after a major breakage – BUT this could create a 3-way tie for relegation to bronze fleet. Day 2 4 Round Robins now complete, with a finals scheduled for Saturday

North of the Bridge at Parua Bay Day 1: 2 RRs completed – order so far: Rangi, Kerikeri, Westlake Boys, Wentworth, Mahu A, Whangarei Boys, Mahu B, Whangarei Girls Central North Islands at Taupo A frustrating day of light and fickle winds, but the final nine races of the first round robin were completed. Lower South Islands at Lake Hood

Sunday dawned cool with a light breeze, so teams went afloat, but only 2 races completed before the wind died, but the sun shone. So ashore until just before 2pm, when the forecast light wind came in. 1 round robin completed and teams off the water soon after 6pm. RR2 planned for Monday, with an earlier start time, weather permitting.

Final Day Day three lightened off again, but did have the Race Officer re-jig the round robin so that every team had equal chance with all of the boats. As the wind lightened we did manage to get another complete round robin done meaning three for the regatta. Really close earlier rounds meant it could have been three or four teams in contention for the trophy. Wellington College losing to Nelson Girls thought they ended their chances – but the girls also beat Nelson Boys

Rem inder the closing date for entries is 8th April, which is after all regional events have been held. The entry fee of $2300 is due for payment by this date also. Failure to pay the entry fee by the closing date may invalidate an entry. An invoice can be sent if this assists organising payment. As usual the entries are via the online Entry Form, but refer to the NOR for required & essential info, before attempting to complete the entry. As always please pay particular atten

This year’s Interdoms was a great success for all involved, with the NZ teams winning the Interdom Trophy. Adelaide’s Westminster School was the top Open team and Napier Girls’ High School the winning girls’ team – for full results refer results tab. The 2019 Interdoms will be held at Sandy Bay Sailing Club in Hobart in July (13-17). The next Interdoms in New Zealand (2020) is also scheduled to be in the July holidays. This document has a few changes to previous years, so ple

It has been confirmed that the 2019 Secondary Schools Nationals will be held at Algies Bay, Warkworth. Registration & Briefing Saturday 20 April, with racing starting Sunday 21 & going through to include Friday 26 April, with delayed start on Anzac Day. Note that this period includes Easter next year, so accommodation, etc could be at a premium. If anyone hadn’t seen it, here is the link to Susana’s photos from this year’s event at Algies https://photos.app.goo.gl/IBJTceGMfA