Yachting New Zealand
| Yachting New Zealand YNZ | |
|---|---|
| IOC Nation | New Zealand (NZL) |
| National flag |  |
| Official website | www.yachtingnz.org.nz |
| Sport | Sailing |
| 'HISTORY' | |
| Year of Formation | 1954 |
| AFFILIATIONS | |
| International Federation | International Sailing Federation (ISAF) |
| ISAF Members Page | [ www.sailing.org/about-isaf/mna/new-zealand.php]] |
| Contintental Association | Oceania Sailing Federation (OSAF) |
| National Olympic Committee | New Zealand Olympic Committee |
| ELECTED | |
| President | Jan Dawson (NZL) |
| SECRETARIAT | |
| Address | Auckland |
| Chief Executive | David Abercrombie (NZL)[1] |
| Number of Staff | Approx. 20 |
| FINANCE | |
| Company Status | Incorporated Company |
Yachting New Zealand is recognised by the International Sailing Federation[2] as the governing body for the sport of sailing in New Zealand. Yachting New Zealand also facilitates training in sailing in and around the country.[3]
History
Membership
Clubs
See Category:Yacht clubs in New Zealand
High Profile Regatta
Famous Sailors
See Category:New Zealand sailors
Olympic Sailing
See Category:Olympic sailors of New Zealand
High profile sailor include Olympian and Americas Cup legend Russell Coutts.
Offshore Sailing
See Category:New Zealand yacht racers
New Zealand teams have a history in the Americas Cup and it was the strong showing of the 12 metre KZ7 nicknamed the "plastic fantasic" with a young team lead by Chris Dickson that brought global recognisition. Team New Zealand ontinued the tradition, both challenging for and winning the Americas Cup.
Peter Blake and Grant Dalton both became famous through success in the Whitbread Round the World Race.
Marine Industry
The marine industry is strong the most high profile builder including Boat Speed International.
References
External links
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