Racing News

RanTan Wins Wellington to Lyttleton Race

13 Nov 2009

Congratulations to John Meade and his crew on RanTanll who recently took line honours in the Wellington to Lyttleton yacht race. This follows on from their recent success in the Coastal Classic from Auckland to Russell. 

Overload Wins in Coastal Classic

26 Oct 2009

Elliott 9m Overload has smashed the Coastal Classic record for boats under 30 ft, finishing at Russell wharf after 10hours 23 mins 56 secs 1 hour 7 minutes ahead of the old record set in 1996. This also eclipses the under 35 ft and under 40ft record.

Dutch win Gold in Womens Match Racing

20 Sep 2009

The gold medal for the Women�s Match Racing in the Skandia Sail for Gold Regatta has been won by the Dutch team of Renee Groeneveld , Annemieke Bes and Brechtje van der Werf. They beat the strong British crew of Lucy Macgregor, Annie Lush and Ally Martin by two races...

Samantha Osbourne Wins Inaugural Buddy Melges Challenge

15 Sep 2009

The inaugural Buddy Melges Challenge hosted by the US Sailing Center Sheboygan was won by Samantha Osborne and crew Jenna Hansen and Roanor Smeale from New Zealand. They beat Jen Provan and crew from Canada in a thrilling five-race final on Sunday.