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• 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. … Read more
• 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 … Read more
• 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 … Read more
• 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 … Read more
• 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 … Read more
• 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 … Read more
• 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 … Read more
• 2019/20 Rankings after North Island ChampionshipsNovember 17, 2019
  Rankings after the first NZIODA ranking regatta held North Island Championships at New Plymouth. The best two ranking regattas to count towards the sailors overall ranking, making up 20% each ( 40% total) plus Nationals … Read more
• 2019 North Island Optimist Championships – Recap.November 15, 2019
  New Plymouth's reputation as New Zealand's premiere big wave open ocean sailing venue is well intact after the 2019 North Island Optimist Championships this past weekend. Big waves and at times good breeze meant the … Read more
• NZIODA 2020 Eastern Beach Opti ClinicNovember 5, 2019
  Willow Park Camp, Eastern Beach, Auckland 13th – 17th January 2020. The clinic is an annual five-day course run by the NZ International Optimist Dinghy Association. Up to 70 spaces are available (for financial members … Read more
• TEAMS RACING – NZIODA travelling teams requirementsNovember 5, 2019
  Meeting the 2020 travelling team requirements the committee of NZIODA request aspiring sailors wishing to make a team this season to enter the MBSC Team Cup to be held at Lake Pupuke 23-24th November. This … Read more
• North Island Champs – New Plymouth 8th – 10th NovOctober 28, 2019
  Less than two weeks to go before our first ranking regatta of the season kicks off under the mountain in New Plymouth. Time to get your entries in (enter here) and finalise your travel plans. … Read more
• ENTRIES OPEN Auckland Champs Maraetai 2020October 24, 2019
  Auckland Champs 2020_ NZIODA Promotion.R2.pdf
• Female Optimist Coach Wanted for Need for Speed Optimist Clinic 19 – 22 December 2019October 23, 2019
  This is a shout-out for a female Optimist Coach to attend the Need for Speed Optimist Clinic If you are interested please contact the team on needforspeedcamp Background 2019 NZIODA Need for Speed southern camp … Read more
• NZ Development Team 10-12 year old – Final day in NoumeaOctober 23, 2019
  Last race day in Noumea was again just beautiful. Moderate winds, kids in good spirits and 3 great races went ahead. Our top sailor was Will Leech, Charteris Bay, in 4th place overall, followed by … Read more
• Girls Trip a Huge Success in Noumea!October 21, 2019
  We are all back in NZ now and can reflect on what a successful trip the NZIODA Girls Development Team had at the New Caledonian Nationals. Another 3 more days of racing took place after … Read more
• Race day 3 for NZ Development Team 10-12 year oldOctober 20, 2019
  Another successful day for our boys. Will Leech, once more, brought home a gun for our Kiwi Team. Sailed 5 races which left the boys very tired indeed. Conditions varied from light, to moderate throughout … Read more
• Race day 2 for the NZ Development Team 10-12 year oldsOctober 19, 2019
  Fantastic day in the 'office' for our boys yesterday with moderate winds and lots of sunshine once more. Managed 4 races but was a pretty long day on the water in the heat. Joshua Ferrissey … Read more
• Rolex World Sailor of the Year Award – Support Marco GradoniOctober 18, 2019
  Hi Sailors and Families,This appeal has just come from IODA, our world sailing headquarters. Marco Gradoni as you will see below has been nominated for sailor of the year. We believe this is an amazing … Read more
• Race day 1 in Noumea for the NZ Development Team 10-12 year oldsOctober 18, 2019
  First day of racing completed in very strong SE winds, gusting up to 27 knots. Got only 3 out of 6 races in. Kids did really well in those very tough conditions. Our sailors are: … Read more