The Water Shed

29/08/2026

26/08/2026

George leading the fleet today

20/08/2026

Congratulations Chloe on NZLs first woman’s single handed youth medal for decades. Also to Tom for his 16th out of 350 boats in the Boys fleet

01/08/2026

Element 6 is pleased to announce the launch of the E6 OK Evolution, a new OK Dinghy developed in collaboration with naval architect Dan Leech and former OK Dinghy World Champion Dan Slater. [Photo (c) Robert Deaves] https://www.sail-world.com/news/298429/?source=facebook

29/07/2026

Good luck to all the Kiwis going across we have a great NZ contingent. ILCA 4 and ILCA 6 such a huge event lots of fleet it’s all about consistency so enjoy.

The ILCA class is proud to welcome 877 young sailors from 56 nations to Aarhus, Denmark for the 2026 ILCA 4 & ILCA 6 Youth World Championships.

07/07/2026

This is also perfect for Starling sailors who would like to sail an ILCA 4 .

⛵ Calling young female ILCA sailors! 🇳🇿

Applications are now open for the 2027 ILCA Oceania Youth Solidarity Programme — a development opportunity supporting female sailors making the transition into ILCA 4 racing.

One sailor from each ILCA district will be selected to compete at the 2027 Oceania and Australian Open and Youth ILCA Championships in Melbourne, with support including boat charter, entry, coaching and more.

Open to sailors aged 13–16.

📅 Applications close 1 August 2026

Find out more and apply ⬇️

https://www.yachtingnz.org.nz/news/wanted-female-ilca-4-sailors-2027-oceania-youth-solidarity-programme

📸 Insight Media

02/07/2026

Foiling week has just finished for the Switch Class and the fleet keeps growing.

12/06/2026

Available at nzwatershed.co.nz