2026 Taranaki Classic IOM Regatta
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.
Sailing Rules – Hailing Room to Tack Topic
Hello! A new topic has been posted by RC Chairman Gordon Davies on the IRSA forum. Topic title: Hailing Room to Tack Topic url: https://radiosailing.org/forums/topic/hailing-room-to-tack-2/ Post content: I have sent this message to al DNMs: RRS 20.1 has been changed as has rule RRS E1.3(b). When asking for room to tack at an obstruction the required … Read more
2025 IOM Kapiti Classic
The documents for the 2025 IOM Kapiti Classic event have been uploaded and entries are open.
2025 Taranaki IOM Classic Regatta
The documents for this event have now been uploaded and entries are now open.
2025 IOM CLASSIC REGATTA: WATTLE FARM, AUCKLAND – RACE OFFICERS REPORT
Friday (Matariki) dawned a grey and still morning…with the forecast for light and variable winds…(unfortunately fairly accurate). After a delayed start due to a lack of wind, the regatta got under way an hour late, but still managed 16 heats (8 races) by the end of the first day. The winds were out of the … Read more
2025 Auckland Classic IOM Regatta
The regatta documents for this event have been posted and entries are now open. See the Sailing Calendar for more details.
2025 Wattle Farm IOM Classic Anzac Day Regatta
This was a fun regatta arranged to give the classic fleet a warm up before the Auckland Classic IOM Champs on Matariki weekend in June. We had a good turnout of 14 boats covering 2 decades and included Dave Panting from Katikati with his SP2 – the fattest of the Fat Boys. ‘Dirty Dancing’ (Cockatoo2) … Read more
Classic IOM Revival
John Beavis has prepared a report on Classic IOM revival (https://nzrya.org.nz/classes/iom/classic-iom-class/). John highlights a problem with the way historic material has been handled and is still wanting more information to update his article.