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News about sailing in Canterbury
Noelex 22 National Championships
An invitation is extended to those N22 owners who may have missed the emails to members of the Owners assn, to enter the National Championships at Lake Brunner, 6-9 January 2010.
We have 11 boats wishing to sail, including a small number in a "social" non spinnaker divn.
Storage is offered for those who might wish to venture north for a holiday. Free marina berths are also available for longer stay.meals are available at the club each night, with an evening aboard the "house boat" for the first 40 who register.
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Starling Canterbury Champs
12-13 December 2009
Click here for the NOR
Tanner Cup Trials Results
Click here for the results of the 2009 Tanner Cup Trials
Congratulations Charlotte Corston!
Check out www.obornsnautical.co.nz
Mander Yachting Trust launches 16 month Yachting Calendar
Christchurch Boat Show 5-6 September 2009
We had a great stand at the Boat Show. Thanks to everyone who helped on the stand and all the people that came to visit us and learn more about sailing in Canterbury.
Lyttelton Harbour and Banks Peninsula offer beaches, sheltered bays and stunning scenery.
June 2009
July 2008
Welcome to our new look website. If you have any news, updates, additions or changes you would like to make, please contact me on viki.moore@xtra.co.nz
Cheers, Viki
March 2008
Paula England, Matthew Hern and Michael Glassford were part of a strong New Zealand contingent competing at the 2008 Laser Radial Worlds held at Takapuna Beach, Auckland from March 22nd to 29th. 198 sailors from 25 countries were represented at this six day regatta.
Paula, Matthew and Michael’s efforts were assisted by generous sponsorship from AMI, the funds being used primarily for the hire of a 4.9 metre support boat thus ensuring the three sailors welfare during the regatta.
In appreciation of AMI’s sponsorship the young sailors proudly placed AMI logo stickers on their boats and trolleys making them readily identifiable throughout the regatta. They could also be easily identified wearing their AMI t-shirts at all pre race events.
The calibre of the international competitors was extremely high with the majority having previously competed at other international regattas. The sailors were split into three fleets – open men, youth women and youth men. Two hour long races per day were completed. The long races, combined with sailing to and from the course and waiting for fleet starts, meant that the sailors were on the water from 10.30 am until approximately 3.30pm each day. A northerly wind ranging from 10 – 20 knots, together with 1 metre swell, meant conditions were ideal for sailing.
The youth women fleet consisted of 38 sailors from 12 countries. Paula made a flying start with a 12th placing in the first race and a 13th on the second day. Her overall placing was a creditable 23rd. Paula was 5th New Zealand youth women which cemented her place in the NZ Youth Zone Development Squad.
Matthew was in the 86 strong youth male fleet, and competed in a four day qualifying series pending the split into gold and silver fleets for the final two days racing. Matthew narrowly missed the cut for the gold fleet. However, on the last day he led the silver fleet from start to finish for first place in race 11, thus gaining 11th place overall in the silver fleet.
Michael competed in the mens open fleet consisting of 71 competitors. Being the youngest in this fleet, Michael found the competition tough. However being young and fit had its advantages as the series wore on and the winds strengthened. His best day was in the heaviest weather where he finished 34th in race 7. Michael’s overall placing was 57th.
Paula, Matthew, Michael and their respective families would like to thank AMI for its sponsorship support. The three young sailors have returned to Christchurch with a commitment to maximise their potential in future national and international sailing events.
Joanne Glassford 02.04.08
March 2008
Naval Point Club Lyttelton hosted the Optimist Nationals over Easter. There were over 200 competitors. The Canterbury Yachting Association and Naval Point Club Lyttelton have the facilities, personnel and expertise to stage large regattas. Contact us if you would like us to host your next sailing event.
The rigging and launching area
Beautiful sailing conditions on Lyttelton Harbour. The prevailing Easterly is a consistent 12-18 knots on most sunny days
Fun on the start line!
Plenty of room for the coach boats...!
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