Takapuna Boating Club welcome people to join them at the Yacht Club Barbara Kendall’s Bash, on Thursday, August 5th, between 6 and 9pm. This will be a celebration of Barbara’s enduring Olympic career as she moves to having more time for the family and her volunteer roles with the International Olympic Committee.
Barbara is New Zealand’s most decorated Olympian and retiring after 24 years at the top.
The funds raised will go towards club funds and coaching of our young sailors … Details
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For travelers seeking casual retreats for sand and surf, these uncrowded and unpretentious spots from Florida to Hawaii make ideal (and affordable) trips.
In the free and easy days of summer, the quest for a great American beach town like Boca Grande, Fla., is a national passion. Beach towns are a mainstay of the hot months, a beacon for countless citizens looking for a reprieve from the daily grind. The Great American beach town, apart from being idle as all get out, is also resolutely democratic, conscious that the sand belongs to all. These spots serve as emblems of our God-given right to get too much sun and to eat tasty—if nutritionally unfortunate—fried food.
So get that beach chair and cooler ready—and prepare for the simple pleasures of summer at one of these classic retreats  … Details
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Last weekend Hove Lagoon hosted the 4th BSA Slalom event where we were blessed with 12-18 knots of wind and beautiful sunshine.
Of the three categories (Pro, amateurs and master blasters) the master blasters completed 10 races, the amateurs 14 and the Pro’s completed 15 rounds, with all very close racing at the top in all classes.
The first day’s racing for the Pro fleet consisted of  … Details
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After two awesome days that saw back to back racing in winds in the range of 16 to 25 + knots we decided to end the last day with three slalom heats for the Pro Division and three heats for the Weekend Warriors.
Winds for the last day ranged between 12 to 19 knots, with a couple of brief rain squalls.
The first two races in the Pro Division saw  … Details
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