Yachting New Zealand's Articles
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2026 49er, 49erFX and Nacra 17 World Championships, Day 5: New Zealand's Seb Menzies and George Lee Rush hold nerve to retain overall lead ahead of men's skiff final showdown
Seb Menzies and George Lee Rush retain overall lead at 49er World Championships in France. Two races from maiden world title for New Zealand sailors.
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2026 49er, 49erFX and Nacra 17 World Championships, Day 4: New Zealand's Seb Menzies and George Lee Rush seize overall lead in men's skiff in Quiberon
Seb Menzies and George Lee Rush surge to lead the 49er World Championships in France after outstanding Day 4 performance. NZ sailing excellence continues.
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2026 Kitefoil World Championships, Day 4: Kiwis battle brutal conditions as regatta nears dramatic conclusion
NZ kitefoil sailors Lukas Walton-Keim and Lucy Bilger battle 27-knot winds at World Championships in Portugal. Dramatic day 4 racing recap.
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2026 49er, 49erFX and Nacra 17 World Championships, Day 3: New Zealand crews survive Quiberon chaos to reach gold fleet
Seb Menzies and George Lee Rush climb to 4th in 49er World Championships as two Kiwi crews advance to gold fleet after wild conditions in Quiberon.
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Yachting New Zealand earns Sport and Recreation Awards finalist nod for environmental education programme RŪNĀ
Yachting New Zealand's RŪNĀ sailing education programme named finalist in NZ Sport Recreation Awards for connecting 21,000 students to marine environment.
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49er, 49erFX and Nacra 17 World Championships, Day 2: Mattias Coutts and Oscar Gunn surge up standings on dramatic day for New Zealand
NZ 49er crews excel on day 2 of World Championships in France. Menzies/Lee Rush hold 7th while Coutts/Gunn surge 26 places in survival conditions.
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Walton-Keim makes gold fleet cut at Formula Kite Worlds in Portugal
Lukas Walton-Keim has secured a gold fleet berth at the Formula Kite World Championships in Portugal, sitting 19th overall after a consistent day three.
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Yachting NZ maps out winter coaching and race official courses nationwide
Yachting New Zealand has released a nationwide schedule of winter coaching and race official courses. Find dates, venues, and online options for the 2025 season.
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Windfoil New Zealand and Yachting New Zealand strengthen youth pathway with new partnership
Yachting New Zealand and Windfoil New Zealand strengthen youth development partnership as six young iQFOiL sailors prepare for 2026 World Championships.
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Changing sailing classes: Four experts share what sailors and parents should consider
When should sailors change sailing classes? Four NZ sailing experts share advice on timing, fleet size, budget & development for Kiwi sailors and parents.
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2026 Kitefoil World Championships, Day 2: Light winds test New Zealand contingent in Portugal
Lukas Walton-Keim leads NZ sailors after day 2 of Formula Wing World Championships in Portugal. Light winds create challenges for Kiwi kitefoil team.
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Yachting New Zealand’s RŪNĀ schools education programme goes global with first international rollout in Chile
Yachting New Zealand's RŪNĀ sailing education programme makes its first international expansion to Chile, bringing STEM and marine stewardship to global...
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