2026 DF65 and DF95 Auckland Championships
Race documents and entry forms for the 2026 DF65 and DF95 Auckland Championships hosted by the Northern Maritime Model Society at Wattle Lakes are published on the NZRYA calendar.
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
DF65 and DF95 Wellington Championships
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.
2026 DF65 South Island Championships
The NoR and SI have been uploaded for the DF65 South Island Championships. Entries are now open.
2026 Regattas
Begin to plan your 2026 regattas. The 2026 sailing calendar is beginning to take shape. Key regattas for DF65, DF95, and IOM are already in the calendar. A number of the early events already have Notices of Race (NoR) and Sailing Instructions (SI) uploaded. Entries for these events are already open.
2025 DF65 South Island Championship Results
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
Wellington DF Championships Race Officer Report – 26th and 27th July 2025
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
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
DF NEWSLETTER AUGUST 25
IN THIS LETTER.Regatta resultsThoughts for the futureWebsite updatesSail measuringAround the clubsDF sailors visiting Australia NATIONAL REGATTAS With the DF 65 South Island Champs in November the other National and Island regattas for the 24/25 season are complete. Congratulation to our winners. DF95 Nationals. … Read more