6th - 7th December 2014
Just a reminder that online registrations for this years regatta close tonight. This early closing is to allow time to process the huge number of entries. Late entries are at the discretion of the race committee and will incur a penalty fee.
If you know friends who may not have entered yet make sure you remind them of the early closing.
The 2012 Interislander Optimist Challenge combined with the two day South Island Optimist Champs was the biggest single fleet regatta outside of the Optimist Nationals held in the South Island.
91 entries in the Open fleet and 33 in the Green fleet, three days of great racing on the sparkling waters of Queen Charlotte Sound. Breeze of up to 18 knots on the first day, up to 15 knots on the 2nd and the last day was one for the light wind specialists, 5-7 knots. Most sailors agreed that there was a good balance of conditions for everyone.
NZL Yachting Trust Optimist Dinghy Worlds Team 2012:
It’s hot and humid in the Dominican Republic and Day 2 of the Championship is over. Hopefully they will all be tucked up in bed having a good rest for tomorrows racing! If you are mad keen to watch the racing live, tune into the tracking from 4.30am ….that’s 12.30pm the day before in Dom Rep! They are 16 hours behind NZ.
European Optimist Team – Lignano Sabiadoro (Northern Adriatic, Italy)
1-8 July 2012
Six sailors and coach Aaron Hume-Merry (with manager Kimberly Rees) were recently on a twelve day trip in China where they attended the ‘Double Star Cup’ 2012 Qingdao International Optimist Training Camp & Regatta.
Sailors are Charlotte Porter, Chelsea Rees, (coach Aaron Hume-Merry) Kate Stewart, Oscar Gunn, Daniel Wilks, and Emma French.
The Optimist North Islands were recently hosted by Lake Taupo Yacht Club, Nov 16-18, and were held in very challenging conditions including a wide range of wind strengths and cold temperatures throughout.
6 & 7th of December
Remember to enter into New Zealand's best weekend of sailing! blakeregatta.co.nz
3 - 5 October 2014
Coaching 31 September and 1 October.
First major Regatta for the season. Sailors come from across the country for this one. Details on the Murrays Bay website.
16th & 17th April 2014
The 2014 NZL Optimist Yachting Trust National Interclub & Open Team Racing Championship will be held on Wednesday 16th and Thursday 17th April 2014 at Manly, Whangaparaoa, Auckland. The Organising Authority is The NZL Optimist Yachting Trust in association with Manly Sailing Club.
Please find attached the NOR, Entry Form, and Sailing Instructions.
22nd & 23rd March 2014
Open Championship and Green Fleet Regatta to be held at Naval Point Club.
Notice of Race