Yachting New Zealand Archives

Kiwi membership model under review

March 16th, 2026

Racing sailboats in New Zealand requires membership with a Yachting New Zealand (YNZ) affiliated club. But rather than also directly

March 5th, 2026

Steve Armitage, chief executive of Yachting New Zealand, offers this update about the liquor law in his country: If you

October 3rd, 2025

Steve Armitage, who was recently appointed as Chief Executive Officer for Yachting New Zealand, provides his view from headquarters: It

August 6th, 2025

For there to be a World Championship, regulations established by World Sailing must be fulfilled. While the sport has a

August 6th, 2025

Moving from junior to youth sailing is an exciting step, but with so many classes and options now available, choosing

July 1st, 2025

New executive leadership has been appointed for Southern Hemisphere neighbors to guide the sport of their national federations: Australian Sailing:

May 7th, 2025

Knowing the rules of racing benefits every sailor, and that’s why Lily Grimshaw would encourage anyone with a passion for

February 26th, 2025

Yachting New Zealand chief executive David Abercrombie will be retiring after more than 14 years at the organization’s helm. The

January 29th, 2025

The latest edition of New Zealand yachting’s safety encyclopaedia – the Safety Regulations 2025 to 2028 – is out now.

December 22nd, 2024

The Sport Integrity Commission has launched an investigation into Yachting NZ following a raft of cultural, athlete welfare, and conduct