2026 DF 65 Auckland Championship Wattle Farm 15 August 2026 This one-day event attracted 15 boats with a good range of abilities. Racing was conducted in a good respectful manner as one has become accustomed to in this class with assistance as observers from two DF 95 skippers. It is genuinely a pleasure to officiate. … Read more
18th and 19th July 2026 | Kapiti Radio Yacht Club The saying goes it can be a long time between drinks – and in this case – and with many apologies from the author – a long time between event reports. Nonetheless – and with the benefit of much hindsight and a few timely phone calls to … Read more
April 4-5 Best Island NELSON – RO’s Report The build-up and anticipation prior to this event was palpable- despite fuel prices decimating travelling entries, twelve intrepid DF65 enthusiasts from around the region arrived to watch the RO undergo formalities dressed in a Mankini Easter Bunny suit. Racing commenced on time, despite a costume malfunction, and … Read more
Lake Pegasus, 14/03/2026 to 15/03/2026 2026 DF 95 South Island Championship Lake Pegasus, 14/03/2026 to 15/03/2026 Results are after 17 races with 2 Qualifying Discards and 2 Finals Discards Place Sail No Skipper Club Total Disc Final Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q5 Q6 Q7 Q8 Q9 F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 F7 F8 GOLD … Read more
These two events have been added to the sailing calendar for 18 and 19 July respectively. They are being organised by the Kapiti Radio Yacht Club and will be held at the Winstones Lakes. The NoR and SI have been uploaded for each event and entries are now open.
South Island DF65 Championship 2025 Scoring: RRS Appendix A Sail Sailor Club Rank Tot R 1 R 2 R 3 R 4 R 5 R 6 R 7 R 8 R 9 R 10 R 11 R 12 R 13 R 14 R 15 R 16 R 17 R 18 R 19 R 20 R … Read more
16 DF65 and 14 DF95 sailors assembled at Awatea Lake in Parapraumu for the Wellington DF Champs. While the weather could not have been better – the breeze posed challenges for both sailors and the RO. What little breeze there was made for some great racing, with the shifty light conditions providing many passing opportunities … Read more
Held at Wattle Farm Saturday 5th July & Sunday 7th July 2025 Race Officer Report DF65s were first up on Saturday with 11 entries and light North Westerly winds. Racing was across the carpark end of the pond in 2 to 5 knots and a couple of light showers. The course was set with inside out gates at both the … Read more
held at Wattle Farm 17th & 18th May 2025 Race Officer Report The forecast for Saturday was for fine weather and a light Northerly Breeze of 4 to 8 knots. The course was set on a slight diagonal down the pond with the top marks closer to the bank we were sailing from and the bottom marks out in the centre of the … Read more
