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Sara Winther gets Bronze at the 2010 Skandia Sail for Gold

Sun, 08/15/2010 - 17:37 — Anonymous

In a tense Radial medal race at the the 2010 Skandia Sail for Gold in Weymouth, Sara Winther claimed bronze and got NZ on the podium. Sara was 2nd overall with 7 points seperating the top 5 going into the double points medal race. No place for the faint hearted. She was 5th at the first top mark but eased through on the tail of the series leader Marit Bouwmeester (NED) in the 6 to 8 knot breeze. However positions continued to change and Sara did well to hold off Sarah Steyaert for a 5th in the medal race and 3rd overall. Brilliant. Bouwmeester (NED) won gold and Sari Multala (FIN) silver.

3 News Video Interview with Sara Winther and Andrew Murdoch.

Bigger winds suit Kiwi Lasers on day 2 of the 2010 Skandia Sail for Gold

Wed, 08/11/2010 - 16:29 — Anonymous

In Weymouth day 2 of the 2010 Skandia Sail for Gold started light with the boats held onshore but ended with races in winds gusting to 25 knots.

Josh Junior put in an awesome performance with two wins to jump from 55th to 15th overall. So did Sam Meech with a 3 and 4 to move from 47th to 21st.
Andrew Murdoch continues to stand out with a 4 and 7 just slipping to 2nd overall behind Paul Goodison of Great Britain. And Mike Bullot gained some traction with a 3 and 13 to move to 13th overall.

In the Radials Sara Winther had a 3 and 4, leaving her 13th overall but well placed to break into the top 10 if she maintains that consistently. While Rachel Basevi with 6 and 8 and Miranda Powrie with 15 and 11 obviously enjoy the stronger breeze compared with the unstable air on the previous day.

Andrew Murdoch leads the fleet after day 1 at the Skandai Sail for Gold Regatta in Weymouth

Tue, 08/10/2010 - 18:40 — Anonymous

An exciting first day at the Skandia Sail for Gold regatta in Weymouth with Andrew Murdoch leading across two fleets with a first and second. A remarkable result in the 175 boat fleet given the shifty conditions that left many sailors with 1 good race but not many with two. Josh Junior had a 2nd in the first race, Sam Meech a 5th and Sara Winther a 5th.

NZSail.com Thursday Twilight Series at Murrays Bay

Tue, 08/10/2010 - 12:54 — Anonymous

 New NZSail.com Thursday Twilight Series at Murrays Bay

  • Every Thursday from14th October to 16th December
  • First start 5:30pm
  • Two Races a Night
  • 20 Race Series (16 to count)
  • Cash Prizes on Night

NZ Laser Sailors at Weymouth 2010 Sail for Gold

Mon, 08/09/2010 - 08:28 — Anonymous

Yachting NZ has a strong contingent of kiwi sailors at the 2010 Skandia Sail for Gold regatta in Weymouth, England.  Sail for Gold is the last of this season ISAF Sailing World Cup. Weymouth is the sailing venue for the 2012 London Olympics.

In the womens Radial we have Miranda Powrie and Sara Winther.

In the mens standard fleet we have James Sandall, George Lane, Mike Bullot, Andy Maloney, Spencer Loxton, Josh Junior, Sam Meech and Andrew Murdoch. This is a big step up to the major leagues for George and Spencer.

Racing runs from 9th to 14th August and our sailors results can be followed at
http://www.skandiasailforgoldregatta.co.uk/2010.

NZLA Subscription Due for 2010 - 2011 season

Sat, 07/31/2010 - 17:42 — Anonymous

It's that time again. NZLA subscriptions are due for the 2010 to 2011 year.
All the usual benefits so get organised early.
All the details on this membership form.

Sail Auckland Lasers move to Takapuna for 2011

Sat, 07/31/2010 - 16:15 — Anonymous

Following a flurry of recent discussions that included our own 'Dear Leader' (Nick Page), the Sail Auckland regatta for some classes has moved to Takapuna for 2011. This change includes Laser Standard and Laser Radial.

Alternative Charters for Laser Masters Worlds at Hayling Island

Thu, 07/29/2010 - 16:57 — Anonymous

 Rob Godwin is a Laser sailor from the UK based in Hayling Island. He has 5 boats available on site for charter, that are all in very good racing condition and available for a great price.  Any sailors you know who would be interested please contact Rob at robertgodwin1@hotmail.com .

Thomas Saunders Wins Radial Class at 2010 ISAF Youth Worlds

Sat, 07/17/2010 - 12:31 — Anonymous

Thomas Saunders (Tauranga Yacht PBC) has won the Radial class in a 50 boat fleet at the 2010 ISAF Youth Worlds. Thomas's 3, 7, (29), 11, 13, 2, 5, 7 turned out to be very consistent given the variable conditions in Istanbul.

Frustration for the Kiwis at the 2010 Radial Worlds in Scotland

Sat, 07/17/2010 - 12:13 — Anonymous

The 2010 mens and womens Radial world champs in Largs, Scotland were frustrating for many competitiors including the Kiwis. There was just 1 race sailed in the last 3 days to make 6 races total for the regatta.

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