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Ian Vickers-Radio Sailing Legend

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

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Great to see you know your way around it, at least to this page. Keeping  the site “fresh”, relevant and up to date has been a big focus over recent years so sailors like you and I can easily locate information about the sport we so much enjoy! WE URGENTLY NEED HELP WITH  WEBSITE UPDATES … Read more

2026 South Island DF65 Championship

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

2026 EC12 National Champs

Winstones Lake, Otaki – RO Report Eleven skippers entered the 2026 EC12 National Champs; four representing the Ruahine Radio Yacht Squadron (RRYS) with Kapiti Radio Yacht Club (KRYC) making up the remainder. The forecast offered north westerlies for most of Saturday, but light and shifty north to northeasterly breezes on Sunday. Both days were expected … Read more