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• 2020 Rankings, AGM, and the Way ForwardApril 21, 2020
  Greetings Sailors and Families NZIODA proposing their Nationals be held in November has been well received and supported. Aided with the flush of online creativity ever eager Optimists continue to brush up sailing theory through … Continue reading 2020 Rankings, AGM, and the Way Forward
• 2019/2020 final season rankingsApril 21, 2020
  Obviously an unprecedented situation but we know  for a number of you it’s been a disappointing way to end our Optimist season stuck in lockdown. If you are not a current paid NZIODA member you will not appear on the NZIODA season ranking list. Only NZIODA members are … Continue reading 2019/2020 final season rankings
• LATEST from NZIODA : Nationals/Seasons Ranking/Class administrator/2020-21 calendarApril 1, 2020
  Greetings hope everyone is safely hunkered down in their bubble. For those of us who can’t sail in our swimming pools (see below) we keep dreaming of the days to come. days when we’ll back … Continue reading LATEST from NZIODA : Nationals/Seasons Ranking/Class administrator/2020-21 calendar
• 2020 Toyota Optimist Nationals PostponedMarch 18, 2020
  Worser Bay Boating Club and NZIODA are disappointed to announce the postponement of the 2020 Toyota Optimist Nationals scheduled for 10 – 14 April due to concerns and further complications surrounding the Covid 19 virus. … Continue reading 2020 Toyota Optimist Nationals Postponed
• NZIODA – 2020 Toyota Optimist Nationals Worser BayMarch 16, 2020
  NZIODA response to current information on COVID-19, the governments announcement on group assemblies of 500 or more, and Yachting New Zealand’s update released this evening and found below. Confirming as things stand, NZIODA currently continue … Continue reading NZIODA – 2020 Toyota Optimist Nationals Worser Bay
• NZIODA : Covid-19 as it standsMarch 14, 2020
  Attached is the latest bulletin from our international governing body IODA. These notices may be accessed on the Optimist Worlds website. Your committees first concerns are for the sailors and where we are gathered all … Continue reading NZIODA : Covid-19 as it stands
• Advice for Sailors re CoronavirusMarch 5, 2020
  NZIODA wish to advise it is currently continuing on track with all its activities as planned. We offer the following from IODA advising they will continue as planned with world events ( http://www.optiworld.org/default/news/new/text/notice-1-to-members-sams2020) however we … Continue reading Advice for Sailors re Coronavirus
• 2019/20 Rankings after InterislanderFebruary 26, 2020
  Rankings after the third NZIODA ranking regatta, held at Queen Charlotte Yacht Club, Picton. The best two ranking regattas to count towards the sailors overall ranking, making up 20% each ( 40% total) plus Nationals … Continue reading 2019/20 Rankings after Interislander
• Interislander Regatta 2020 – Another great Line upFebruary 25, 2020
  In the usual style of racing in the sounds, the fleet were treated to an excellently run regatta full of snakes and ladders as the shifts tested the sailors skills in puffs and lulls. Last … Continue reading Interislander Regatta 2020 – Another great Line up
• 2020 NZIODA Travelling TeamsFebruary 17, 2020
  IT IS IMPORTANT to note that this year there are a few factors effecting the Travelling Teams who will find themselves eligible after the 2020 Nationals in Worser Bay. Firstly: With the Olympics falling in … Continue reading 2020 NZIODA Travelling Teams
• INTER ISLANDER ENTRIES CLOSING ONE WEEKFebruary 10, 2020
  Queen Charlotte Yacht club are looking forward to hosting this regatta from their new club rooms this year. QCYC’s hospitality is exceptional and the Sounds add dramatic beauty to the sailing. Green Fleet sailing has … Continue reading INTER ISLANDER ENTRIES CLOSING ONE WEEK
• 2019/20 Rankings after Auckland ChampionshipsJanuary 30, 2020
  Rankings after the second NZIODA ranking regatta, Auckland Championships held at Maraetai. The best two ranking regattas to count towards the sailors overall ranking, making up 20% each ( 40% total) plus Nationals (60%). Full … Continue reading 2019/20 Rankings after Auckland Championships
• NZIODA 2020 Eastern Beach Opti ClinicJanuary 23, 2020
  Check out the Eastern Beach Clinic video – thanks YNZ!
• NZIODA MEMBERSHIP SURVEYJanuary 16, 2020
  Dear Optimist Sailors and Supporters, For all our NZIODA sailors and future sailors please make your voice heard here. Your committee are working towards fulfilling the Vision and Values Document recently posted on the website. … Continue reading NZIODA MEMBERSHIP SURVEY
• Auckland Champs – entries close FridayJanuary 14, 2020
  Reminder for the Auckland Champs being held at Maraetai Sailing Club entries close this Friday 17th at 17.00 hrs. Entry includes the Ports of Auckland Anniversary Regatta as part of Mondays results. . A great … Continue reading Auckland Champs – entries close Friday
• NZIODA : LOOKING BACK 2019 – GOING FORWARD 2020December 30, 2019
  Greetings Opti Folk While 2019 soon ends for some of our sailors our season is yet to truly begin. The weather has been a mixed bag but this hasn’t stopped many of our sailors getting … Continue reading NZIODA : LOOKING BACK 2019 – GOING FORWARD 2020
• NZIODA 2020 Eastern Beach Opti ClinicDecember 16, 2019
  NZIODA EASTERN BEACH OPTI CLINIC Willow Park Camp, Eastern Beach, Auckland 13th – 17th January 2020. A confirmation email for 2020 NZIODA Eastern Beach Camp / Clinic went out last Thursday. If you have not … Continue reading NZIODA 2020 Eastern Beach Opti Clinic
• NZIODA 2020 Eastern Beach Opti ClinicDecember 10, 2019
  NZIODA 2020 Eastern Beach Opti Clinic We are in the process of closing off entries for the Eastern Beach Optimist Camp / Clinic. This is your last chance to get your entry in so please … Continue reading NZIODA 2020 Eastern Beach Opti Clinic
• NZIODA 2020 Eastern Beach Opti ClinicDecember 2, 2019
  NZIODA EASTERN BEACH OPTI CLINIC Willow Park Camp, Eastern Beach, Auckland 13th – 17th January 2020. If you haven’t already registered, then you can do so here:http://bit.do/ebc2020 We already have 5 of the top 15 … Continue reading NZIODA 2020 Eastern Beach Opti Clinic
• Announcing your 2019/20 NZIODA Team CoachesNovember 22, 2019
  The NZIODA Committee are happy to announce the coaches for the 2019/20 travelling teams and development squads are;Optimist World Championship Sam MackayOptimist European Championship Kim BuchanonOptimist North American ChampionshipSusannah PyattOptimist Asian & Oceania ChampionshipWade Tresadern … Continue reading Announcing your 2019/20 NZIODA Team Coaches