It is with heavy hearts that we learnt of the passing of Ian Vickers, an absolute stalwart of Radio Sailing in New Zealand, particularly within the IOM class. In all aspects of the sport, Ian was known for precision, innovation, expertise, and most of all simply being a gentleman both on and off the water. … Read more
The documents for the 2026 Taranaki Classic IOM Regatta have been released and entries are now open. Tis event will be help on 16-17 May 2026 at Rotomanu Lake, New Plymouth.
The documents for the 2026 Northland IOM Championships to be sailed on 8-9 August 2026 at Manuwai Lake, Northland have been released and the entries are now open.
Kai Iwi Lakes 20th – 22nd March 2026 Conditions for the weekend really turned it on for the 45 entrants in the regatta. Typical of autumn lake sailing the wind took some time to fill in. The forecasting was accurate, so while it is tempting to chase the early morning wind when setting a course, and bearing in mind … Read more
Regent Lake, Gulf Harbour, 14-15 March 2026 North Harbour IOM Championships Scoring: MYA HMS Pos Skipper Sail Club/City Score 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 1 Rob Nelson 27 Ghryc 31 1 1 1 4 3 5 1 1 5 1 7 3 4 6 1 … Read more
28th February – 1st March | Nelson Radio Sailing Club With the much-anticipated IOM Nationals being hosted in Nelson at the end of the year 28 keen IOM sailors from as far North as the Bay of Islands and from the depths of Dunedin gathered at the Nelson Radion Sailing Club’s amazing facility at Best … Read more
2026 Top of the South Regatta Best Island, 28/02/2026 to 1/03/2026 Results are after 14 races with 2 Qualifying Discards and 1 Finals Discard Place Sail No Skipper Design Club Total Disc Final Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q5 Q6 Q7 Q8 F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 GOLD FLEET G 1 71  Rick Cassels-Brown V12 … Read more
Voting for the New Zealand IOM National Class Association (NZL IOMNCA) AGM is now open. Reports are available at https://nzrya.org.nz/2026-nzl-iomnca-agm-reports/ and the ballot form at https://nzrya.org.nz/2026-nzliomnca-agm-ballott/. Voting closes on 28 February 2026.
The NoR and SI for this event at Rotoroa Lake, Hamilton on 18-19 Jul 2026 have been uploaded and entries are now open.
